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Will McKinney, along with brother Jack, competed as a doubles team and earned a 2-0 victory in the first round of the State Tournament.

Will McKinney, along with brother Jack, competed as a doubles team and earned a 2-0 victory in the first round of the State Tournament.

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Boys tennis earns success in State Tournament

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity boys tennis team has accomplished their goal of winning their first round of the State playoffs. The tournament ended with the Indians taking a 3-1 victory over Franklin County to advance.
The Lumpkin County Middle School boys soccer team claimed the Mountain League Championship trophy after defeating Dawson in the finals last week.

The Lumpkin County Middle School boys soccer team claimed the Mountain League Championship trophy after defeating Dawson in the finals last week.

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Middle school boys soccer wins championship

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
It was the perfect ending to a literal perfect season, as the Lumpkin County Middle School Soccer team won the Region Championship last week with a come from behind victory over Dawsonville. The Indians didn’t give up a loss, finishing with a 7-0-1 record.
Nicole Sandberg led Lumpkin County girls team with a round of 47 against Johnson High School.

Nicole Sandberg led Lumpkin County girls team with a round of 47 against Johnson High School.

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Lumpkin golf teams defeat Johnson at Achasta

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Lumpkin golf squads hosted Johnson High School this week at Achasta Golf Club on what was a beautiful day to be outdoors, as both the boys and girls teams were able to come away with big wins. The boys team remained undefeated at 4-0 following their 187-208 victory over the Knights.
A dedicated group of volunteers help make the Lumpkin Heroes team a success for more than two dozen athletes. They meet on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. behind the Senior Center.

A dedicated group of volunteers help make the Lumpkin Heroes team a success for more than two dozen athletes. They meet on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. behind the Senior Center.

Heroes baseball shows the true spirit of the game

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Lumpkin Heroes program is a group of volunteers and kids with disabilities that come together in display of heartwarming love for both each other and of baseball. The team seemed full of pure joy and full hearts as they took to the field.
Senior Sophie Stone said it meant a lot to be able earn a win on Lumpkin’s Senior Night.

Senior Sophie Stone said it meant a lot to be able earn a win on Lumpkin’s Senior Night.

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Tennis teams celebrate Senior Night

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School tennis team hosted their Senior Night on Tuesday that saw them come away with a big win over West Hall. In honor of the event, seniors Will Bicknell and Jack Lowry had the opportunity to compete together in doubles action.
The Lumpkin County boys soccer team huddles up before their game against Wesleyan.

The Lumpkin County boys soccer team huddles up before their game against Wesleyan.

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Soccer teams earn region wins during busy week

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
By Cannon Crompton & Eligha Roper / The Nugget     -------------     It was a winning road trip for the LCHS soccer teams last week as Lumpkin traveled to Ellijay to take on Gilmer where both the girls and boys teams came away with region wins. Later in the week, both Lumpkin teams fell to Wesleyan.
Lumpkin County High School Rifle Team members pictured (from left) are Elliza Phillips, Laura Hoch, Liv Lusky, Brynn Foster, Maddy Moyer, Ravan Moore and J.T. Wright.

Lumpkin County High School Rifle Team members pictured (from left) are Elliza Phillips, Laura Hoch, Liv Lusky, Brynn Foster, Maddy Moyer, Ravan Moore and J.T. Wright.

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Rifle team advances to State Competition

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Area 6 Region Champion Lumpkin County High School Precision Rifle Team competed in the first round of the GHSA Riflery State Playoffs on March 9, against the Area 8’s Midtown-Grady High School. Lumpkin prevailed in the match with a strong score of 1,159 compared to Midtown-Grady’s 839.
The Lumpkin County High School baseball team celebrates Cooper Scott’s homer against West Hall last week.

The Lumpkin County High School baseball team celebrates Cooper Scott’s homer against West Hall last week.

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Lumpkin baseball team continues strong play

Eligha Roper
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity baseball team continued to fire on all cylinders this week as they walked away with four more wins. The Indians, who are ranked No. 8 in the state in Class AAA, took the series over West Hall with a clean sweep and continued their success against Lakeview Academy.
Lumpkin County runner Ben Sherrill celebrates his first pace finish in the 3200-meter event at the Gilmer County meet.

Lumpkin County runner Ben Sherrill celebrates his first pace finish in the 3200-meter event at the Gilmer County meet.

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Lumpkin track team off to great start

Eligha Roper
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Lumpkin track team had a great start in their first two meets as they traveled to Gilmer and then hosted their first home meet of the season. Lumpkin ultimately placed 2nd but came away with new personal and school records being set by the team.