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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.

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Boys basketball earns win during holiday tournament

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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.

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

Eligha Roper
Thursday, December 22, 2022
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.

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Girls basketball tops undefeated Pickens, Gilmer

Eligha Roper
Thursday, December 22, 2022
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.

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Wrestling team takes first place in tournament

Eligha Roper
Thursday, December 22, 2022
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.

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Wrestling team earns wins on Alumni Night

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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.

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Girls basketball bounces back to earn two wins

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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.

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Boys basketball battles West Hall and Wesleyan

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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.
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.