Sports

Lumpkin County quarterback Cooper Scott was named Region Player of theYear after throwing for 1,480 yards and 16 passing touchdowns this season.

Lumpkin County quarterback Cooper Scott was named Region Player of theYear after throwing for 1,480 yards and 16 passing touchdowns this season.

Exclusive Content

Football All-Region honors are earned by Lumpkin players

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The season honors poured in for the Lumpkin County varsity football squad last week as ten players were named to the 7-AAA All-Region team.
Senior Lexi Pierce had a strong showing for Lumpkin with 14 points against Chestatee.

Senior Lexi Pierce had a strong showing for Lumpkin with 14 points against Chestatee.

Exclusive Content

Girls basketball beats Chestatee for fifth-straight win

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball team returned from the Thanksgiving holidays with a non-region matchup versus Chestatee (8A-AAAA) on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Lumpkin was able to come away with their fifth-straight win to start the season with a 71-39 victory over the War Eagles.
Middle school wrestlers Liam Nielson, Caleb Soles, and Alexander Nielson cheer on one of their teammates during the Lumpkin County match at Clear Creek last week.

Middle school wrestlers Liam Nielson, Caleb Soles, and Alexander Nielson cheer on one of their teammates during the Lumpkin County match at Clear Creek last week.

Exclusive Content

Middle school wrestling battles Clear Creek in close match as season nears conclusion

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Lumpkin County Middle School wrestling team was in full gear as they traveled to Clear Creek last week. It was a highly-contested back and forth battle against the Bobcats for the region’s second seed going into the postseason. However, Lumpkin came up just short, falling 44-40 in the meet.
LCHS Rifle team sharpshooters, from left, Laura Hoch, Freshman JT Wright and Brynn Foster take aim while facing off against Riverside on November 15.

LCHS Rifle team sharpshooters, from left, Laura Hoch, Freshman JT Wright and Brynn Foster take aim while facing off against Riverside on November 15.

Exclusive Content

Lumpkin rifle team tops Riverside for second-straight win

Matt Aiken
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School rifle team continued their sharp-shooting ways on November 15 as they topped Riverside Military Academy for a first place finish against the Eagles.
Lumpkin County's Greta Garbuzovas earned a pin at the Flowery Branch JV Duals recently.

Lumpkin County's Greta Garbuzovas earned a pin at the Flowery Branch JV Duals recently.

High School wrestling team is off to strong start

JOHN BYNUM
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School wrestling program had a busy week during the Thanksgiving break with the team battling tough competitors. The Indians traveled to the Buford Invitational on Saturday, November 19. The Lumpkin varsity squad earned 11th out of 19.
The Lumpkin County girls basketball team has handled all challengers in the early part of the season.

The Lumpkin County girls basketball team has handled all challengers in the early part of the season.

Exclusive Content

Girls basketball goes undefeated in Gladiator Showcase tournament

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
It was a successful start to the Thanksgiving break for the Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball team as they won both games at the Gladiator Showcase at Johns Creek High School. To start the tournament on Monday, Nov. 21, the Indians defeated Woodstock (Region 6-AAAAAA) 69-23.
Lumpkin sophomore Nathan Nielsen pins his Chestatee opponent at last week’s home meet. Nielsen also finished in second place at the Indians’ season opening meet. (Photo by Carrie Dawn Roy)

Lumpkin sophomore Nathan Nielsen pins his Chestatee opponent at last week’s home meet. Nielsen also finished in second place at the Indians’ season opening meet. (Photo by Carrie Dawn Roy)

Exclusive Content

Lumpkin wrestling begins season taking on tough teams

JOHN BYNUM
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School wrestling team competed in their first home meet of the season last week, hosting Flowery Branch, Banks County, and Chestatee in a quad meet. The Indians were able to take down two out of three teams in the competition at the Tribe House.
Lumpkin senior Mary Mullinax tallied 13 points with three assists and nine rebounds in the Lady Indians’ season opener.

Lumpkin senior Mary Mullinax tallied 13 points with three assists and nine rebounds in the Lady Indians’ season opener.

Exclusive Content

Girls basketball opens season with victory

JOHN BYNUM
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
By Cannon Crompton The Nugget After plenty of preparation in the off-season, the Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball team returned to regular season action last week, hosting East Jackson. Lumpkin was in control throughout the game, earning a 63-38 victory.
LCHS junior fullback Mason Sullens powers ahead against the Oconee County defense in the Indians Class AAA playoff game on Saturday.

LCHS junior fullback Mason Sullens powers ahead against the Oconee County defense in the Indians Class AAA playoff game on Saturday.

Exclusive Content

Lumpkin football team concludes outstanding season in playoffs

Cooper Huau
Thursday, November 17, 2022
The Lumpkin County varsity football team’s outstanding season came to a close on Saturday in the playoffs with a 49-21 loss to a tough Oconee County squad. The Warriors went straight to work scoring their first of seven touchdowns with 10:55 remaining in the first quarter.