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The Lumpkin County boys basketball team visited several historical places while in Charleston for the Carolina Invitational.

The Lumpkin County boys basketball team visited several historical places while in Charleston for the Carolina Invitational.

Boys basketball travels to Charleston for holiday tournament

The Lumpkin County varsity boys basketball team traveled to Charleston, S.C. to compete in the Carolina Invitational December 28-30. It was a large event, consisting of 54 varsity teams, giving Lumpkin the opportunity to test their skills against teams from other states.
LCHS wrestlers—and sisters—Greta Garbuzovas (left) and Nora Garbuzovas both had standout performances at last week’s tournament.

LCHS wrestlers—and sisters—Greta Garbuzovas (left) and Nora Garbuzovas both had standout performances at last week’s tournament.

Sisters show strength at wrestling tournament

The Lumpkin County High School girls wrestling team competed in the War Eagle Invitational Wednesday Dec 21, showing great mental toughness and the desire to win.
Lumpkin County’s Mary Mullinax looks for an opening to the basket against the Milton defense. Mullinax and teammate Averie Jones were voted MVPs of last week’s tournament.

Lumpkin County’s Mary Mullinax looks for an opening to the basket against the Milton defense. Mullinax and teammate Averie Jones were voted MVPs of last week’s tournament.

Girls basketball unbeaten at Kelly King Holiday Classic

It was a busy week for the Lumpkin varsity girls basketball team, competing in three games in three days at the Kelly King Classic holiday tournament.
Lumpkin sophomore TJ Gaddis advances the ball toward the basket in the Indians’ victory over Cross Keys.

Lumpkin sophomore TJ Gaddis advances the ball toward the basket in the Indians’ victory over Cross Keys.

Boys basketball earns win during holiday tournament

Lumpkin County High School hosted the Kelly King Classic Dec. 20–22. The Lumpkin County boys team faced some tough competition and earned one victory during the tournament. In their first matchup of the tournament the Indians went up against Cross Keys.
Players representing Lumpkin County in the FCA East vs. West All-Star Classic were (from left) Cam Stringer, Mason Sullens, Caleb Norrell, head coach Heath Webb, Cooper Scott, Tavion Lawrence and Jay Grizzle alongside members of the LCHS Crunk Crew.

Players representing Lumpkin County in the FCA East vs. West All-Star Classic were (from left) Cam Stringer, Mason Sullens, Caleb Norrell, head coach Heath Webb, Cooper Scott, Tavion Lawrence and Jay Grizzle alongside members of the LCHS Crunk Crew.

Lumpkin players, coach lead West to win in FCA All-Star Classic

For five of Lumpkin County’s senior players, the end of the season wasn’t the end of competition in 2022, as they were selected to take part in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes East vs. West All-Star Classic game on Dec 12.
Lumpkin’s Kate Jackson totaled 11 points and eight rebounds against Gilmer last week.

Lumpkin’s Kate Jackson totaled 11 points and eight rebounds against Gilmer last week.

Girls basketball tops undefeated Pickens, Gilmer

After the big 90-point win against West Hall and toppling Northview 81-27 last week, the Lumpkin County girls varsity basketball team looked to keep things rolling against two region opponents as they hosted Gilmer on Tuesday and hit the road to battle an undefeated Pickens County team on Friday.
Lumpkin wrestler Jacob Pricer ties up an opponent in the Holiday Nutcracker Tournament last week.

Lumpkin wrestler Jacob Pricer ties up an opponent in the Holiday Nutcracker Tournament last week.

Wrestling team takes first place in tournament

It was a big weekend of wrestling as the Lumpkin County High School squad hosted 16 schools in the Holiday Nutcracker Tournament in a massive winner-take-all event.
Wrestler TJ Payne takes on his Dawson County opponent during Lumpkin’s home meet last week.

Wrestler TJ Payne takes on his Dawson County opponent during Lumpkin’s home meet last week.

Wrestling team earns wins on Alumni Night

It was a meeting of the past and the present at the Lumpkin County High School tribe house last Tuesday as the wrestling team hosted Alumni Night. Lumpkin honored past coaches and champions, in what turned out to be a successful event.
Lexi Pierce and Mary Mullinax both reached the 1,000 career points milestone during Lumpkin’s game versus Wesleyan.

Lexi Pierce and Mary Mullinax both reached the 1,000 career points milestone during Lumpkin’s game versus Wesleyan.

Girls basketball bounces back to earn two wins

In need of a way to bounce back from their first loss of the season on the road versus Wesleyan (74-68), the Lumpkin varsity girls basketball squad hosted region opponent West Hall on Friday at LCHS. It was an extremely one-sided contest, with the Indians winning big, 94-4.
Lumpkin senior Clayton Woodham takes on a West Hall defender in Friday night’s home game.

Lumpkin senior Clayton Woodham takes on a West Hall defender in Friday night’s home game.

Boys basketball battles West Hall and Wesleyan

The Lumpkin varsity boys basketball team was hoping to continue winning after taking down Lakeview, but ran up against a couple of tough region opponents—Wesleyan and West Hall—in last week’s competition. The Indians welcomed West Hall to their home court on Friday.