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The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball team advanced to the State Finals again this season, only to be denied a repeat championship.

The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball team advanced to the State Finals again this season, only to be denied a repeat championship.

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Girls basketball overcome by tough Hebron team in State title game

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School girls basketball team journeyed to Macon on Friday, March 10 to defend their State Champion title against Hebron Christian Academy. Competing at the highest level is the standard the program has set for itself recently.
The LCHS boys soccer team celebrates their 8-0 win against Pickens County last week.

The LCHS boys soccer team celebrates their 8-0 win against Pickens County last week.

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Soccer teams celebrate Senior Night with wins

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
It was a successful Senior Night for Lumpkin soccer as both the girls and boys teams defeated Pickens County to kick off a schedule of Region 7-AAA games.
The Lumpkin baseball team took 2 of 3 games against region foe White County last week.

The Lumpkin baseball team took 2 of 3 games against region foe White County last week.

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Lumpkin baseball takes series over White County-

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Lumpkin baseball kept the momentum rolling this week as they squared off in a series against White County. The Indians (8-2 overall) walked away with two wins and a loss, ultimately taking the best of the series.
Girls basketball Head Coach David Dowse rallies the Lumpkin team during a timeout in the Lady Indians Final Four victory. The team will play in the finals this Friday.

Girls basketball Head Coach David Dowse rallies the Lumpkin team during a timeout in the Lady Indians Final Four victory. The team will play in the finals this Friday.

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Girls basketball advances to State title game

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
For the second-straight season, the Lumpkin varsity girls basketball team has advanced to the Class AAA state title game. The Lady Indians (26-4) are set to travel to the Macon Coliseum to take on Hebron Christian Academy (31-0) for the State Championship this Friday.
Helping Lumpkin earn the title of Area Six Champion were team members (pictured from left) Laura Hoch, Ravan Moore, Brynn Foster, Liv Lusky, Maddy Moyer, J.T. Wright and Elliza Phillips.

Helping Lumpkin earn the title of Area Six Champion were team members (pictured from left) Laura Hoch, Ravan Moore, Brynn Foster, Liv Lusky, Maddy Moyer, J.T. Wright and Elliza Phillips.

Rifle team claims Area Six title

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The sharp shooting continued for the Lumpkin County High School rifle team as they won the Area Six Championship and advanced to State. The keen-eyed crew took on Parkview in the finals and came away with a big win. In doing so, the Indians ended their regular season undefeated.
The Lumpkin County varsity baseball team celebrates Alejandro Narvaez’s home run against Towns County.

The Lumpkin County varsity baseball team celebrates Alejandro Narvaez’s home run against Towns County.

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Baseball team on a roll during early season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Lumpkin varsity baseball team won their sixth-straight game last week as they began the early part of the season with several non-region contests. Lumpkin took on Towns County and Union County on Tuesday night.
Senior Jack Lowry returns a volley during Lumpkin’s home match last week.

Senior Jack Lowry returns a volley during Lumpkin’s home match last week.

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Lumpkin tennis teams top North Forsyth

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School tennis teams continued their great season as they were able to pick up a big win at home against the North Forsyth Raiders last week. In a match-up that saw the clash of two very athletic teams, both Lumpkin’s girls and boys teams were able to pick up 4-1 victories.
The Lumpkin County High School track team saw success last season but hopes to improve in 2023.

The Lumpkin County High School track team saw success last season but hopes to improve in 2023.

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Track team is looking forward to season of success

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Lumpkin County Track and Field is a program on the rise. Three years after Head Coach Will Mayfield took over the program, it has achieved much success.
Lumpkin’s Xander Nielsen earned a third place finish for the middle school team last week.

Lumpkin’s Xander Nielsen earned a third place finish for the middle school team last week.

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Lumpkin athletes compete in USA Wrestling events

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Lumpkin wrestlers found success on several levels last week as they competed in USA Wrestling tournaments. Freshmen competed in the USA Freshmen State Tournament, while the middle school and elementary teams competed in the USA State Qualifiers.
Lumpkin County High School had three wrestlers who became State Champions last week, including (from left) Greta Garbuzovas, Nathan Nielsen, and Austin Marshall.

Lumpkin County High School had three wrestlers who became State Champions last week, including (from left) Greta Garbuzovas, Nathan Nielsen, and Austin Marshall.

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LCHS wrestlers earn State Championship titles

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
A total of 13 Lumpkin County wrestlers ventured to Macon Georgia to compete against the state’s best wrestlers for a chance to call themselves champions.