Sports

Lumpkin swimming team seniors pictured (from left) are Riley Trusty, Alana Schroeder, Luke Schofield, Cole Fox and Madeline Kearney. (Photo courtesy of Luke Maloney)

Lumpkin swimming team seniors pictured (from left) are Riley Trusty, Alana Schroeder, Luke Schofield, Cole Fox and Madeline Kearney. (Photo courtesy of Luke Maloney)

Swim team dives into competition at Habersham meet

The Lumpkin County High School swim team competed in a large meet in Habersham last weekend, which included over 450 total swimmers. The Indians took ninth place overall, with region rival Dawsonville placing 16th overall. Head Coach Luke Maloney liked seeing what the team achieved.
Ciera Brooks breaks away from her Dawson defender. The junior finished with nine points and four steals.

Ciera Brooks breaks away from her Dawson defender. The junior finished with nine points and four steals.

Girls basketball takes down Dawson

The Lumpkin County varsity girls team got back to their winning ways last week with a solid region win over neighboring rival Dawson County. The Indians took care of business against the Tigers last Tuesday in Dahlonega with the 54-45 victory. The first quarter was a low scoring affair.
Lumpkin County junior Stephen Sherrill drives in for a shot versus East Hall during the Gold City Shootout last week.

Lumpkin County junior Stephen Sherrill drives in for a shot versus East Hall during the Gold City Shootout last week.

LCHS boys basketball hosts Gold City Shootout tournament

Lumpkin played host to the Gold City Shootout this week where several teams had the opportunity to compete against some top level competition. The JV boys faced off with Chestatee to start the event and were able to thoroughly defeat the War Eagles 50-20.
Lumpkin eighth grader Emmie Reese goes up for a basket against the Fannin defense in last week’s game.

Lumpkin eighth grader Emmie Reese goes up for a basket against the Fannin defense in last week’s game.

Eighth grade girls basketball takes down Fannin Rebels

The Lumpkin County eighth grade girls basketball team hosted the Fannin County Rebels last week, in what was a fiercely contested game. The Indians were able to walk away with the 38-32 win but not before they earned the right to do so. The team also took the night to honor their eighth graders.
Lumpkin’s Mike Nichols takes on an opponent at the Tribe House.  Nichols was able to pin his talented opponent from White County during the Area Duals last week.

Lumpkin’s Mike Nichols takes on an opponent at the Tribe House. Nichols was able to pin his talented opponent from White County during the Area Duals last week.

Lumpkin wrestling impresses in Area Duals

The Lumpkin County High School wrestlers competed in the Area Duals at White County to finish out last week’s competition. Both the girls and boys varsity teams took third place overall and moved on to the next round of the State Duals.
Lumpkin’s Kate Jackson puts up a shot during Lumpkin’s game against Webb as part of the team’s holiday tournament in Greeneville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Johnson Banks Ladies Classic)

Lumpkin’s Kate Jackson puts up a shot during Lumpkin’s game against Webb as part of the team’s holiday tournament in Greeneville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Johnson Banks Ladies Classic)

Girls basketball battles top teams at tourney

The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball team traveled to Greeneville, Tenn. during the Christmas break to compete against some high-level opponents. Lumpkin came into the tournament with a 12-1 record and ranked No. 2 in the state in Class AAA.
Lumpkin County’s Austin Marshall earned a sixth place finish at the holiday tournament at  Lambert High School.

Lumpkin County’s Austin Marshall earned a sixth place finish at the holiday tournament at Lambert High School.

High school wrestling team takes on Hook’em Horns tournament

In a field stacked with tough competitors, the Lumpkin County varsity wrestling team took 9th place overall at the Hook’em Holiday Classic at Lambert High School. The large 40-team tournament was held December 29–30 and included some of the best teams in the Southeast.
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.