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The Lumpkin County varsity baseball team celebrates Alejandro Narvaez’s home run against Towns County.

The Lumpkin County varsity baseball team celebrates Alejandro Narvaez’s home run against Towns County.

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Baseball team on a roll during early season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Lumpkin varsity baseball team won their sixth-straight game last week as they began the early part of the season with several non-region contests. Lumpkin took on Towns County and Union County on Tuesday night.
Senior Jack Lowry returns a volley during Lumpkin’s home match last week.

Senior Jack Lowry returns a volley during Lumpkin’s home match last week.

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Lumpkin tennis teams top North Forsyth

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School tennis teams continued their great season as they were able to pick up a big win at home against the North Forsyth Raiders last week. In a match-up that saw the clash of two very athletic teams, both Lumpkin’s girls and boys teams were able to pick up 4-1 victories.
The Lumpkin County High School track team saw success last season but hopes to improve in 2023.

The Lumpkin County High School track team saw success last season but hopes to improve in 2023.

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Track team is looking forward to season of success

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Lumpkin County Track and Field is a program on the rise. Three years after Head Coach Will Mayfield took over the program, it has achieved much success.
Lumpkin’s Xander Nielsen earned a third place finish for the middle school team last week.

Lumpkin’s Xander Nielsen earned a third place finish for the middle school team last week.

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Lumpkin athletes compete in USA Wrestling events

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Lumpkin wrestlers found success on several levels last week as they competed in USA Wrestling tournaments. Freshmen competed in the USA Freshmen State Tournament, while the middle school and elementary teams competed in the USA State Qualifiers.
Lumpkin County High School had three wrestlers who became State Champions last week, including (from left) Greta Garbuzovas, Nathan Nielsen, and Austin Marshall.

Lumpkin County High School had three wrestlers who became State Champions last week, including (from left) Greta Garbuzovas, Nathan Nielsen, and Austin Marshall.

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LCHS wrestlers earn State Championship titles

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
A total of 13 Lumpkin County wrestlers ventured to Macon Georgia to compete against the state’s best wrestlers for a chance to call themselves champions.
The Lumpkin County boys soccer team topped Lakeview and Stephens County last week.

The Lumpkin County boys soccer team topped Lakeview and Stephens County last week.

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Boys soccer earns two shutouts, girls remain undefeated

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
It was another successful week for Lumpkin soccer as the Lady Indians defeated Stephens County 10-1 and boys soccer shutout Lakeview Academy and Stephens County last week. On Thursday, Feb. 16, the Lady Indians traveled to Stephens and came away with a big 10-1 victory.
Lumpkin County’s Dakota Bennett takes a cut during last week’s games for the Indians.

Lumpkin County’s Dakota Bennett takes a cut during last week’s games for the Indians.

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Lumpkin baseball goes 2-1 during busy week

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School baseball team went 2-1 in their first three games, beginning with a loss to North Atlanta, before earning two wins against Southeast Whitfield and Union County. On opening day, Lumpkin took on a tough North Atlanta opponent.
Lumpkin County junior Averie Jones said the win over Oconee helped get the team back on the right track after their loss to Wesleyan in the Region Tournament.

Lumpkin County junior Averie Jones said the win over Oconee helped get the team back on the right track after their loss to Wesleyan in the Region Tournament.

Lumpkin girls basketball tops Oconee in first round of State

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Lumpkin County girls basketball team began State competition at home against Oconee on Tuesday, Feb. 21 as the team earned a 72-47 victory to advance in the tournament. Oconee came into the GHSA State Tournament with an 11-16 overall record after taking third in Region 8-AAA.
Lumpkin County girls basketball head coach David Dowse speaks to his team during a timeout in last week’s Senior Night game. Lumpkin is competing in the Region Tournament this week.

Lumpkin County girls basketball head coach David Dowse speaks to his team during a timeout in last week’s Senior Night game. Lumpkin is competing in the Region Tournament this week.

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Girls basketball earns victory on Senior Night

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Lumpkin basketball honored their Seniors on Friday night as they hosted the White County Warriors. In what was a night decorated with player cutouts of the athletes and displays of each seniors’ previous accomplishments during their years at the school, the appreciation for the players was clear.
Lumpkin County junior Braden Garrett returns a shot against his Forsyth Central opponent last week.

Lumpkin County junior Braden Garrett returns a shot against his Forsyth Central opponent last week.

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Tennis teams begin season against Forsyth Central

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Lumpkin tennis teams got their season started this week as they took on Forsyth Central. The boys squad was able to come away with a victory over the Bulldogs, while the girls team suffered a defeat. BOYS TEAM The Indians were able to take a hard earned 3-2 victory over Forsyth Central.