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The Lumpkin County High School boys basketball team has been practicing for their season opener this week.

The Lumpkin County High School boys basketball team has been practicing for their season opener this week.

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Boys basketball wraps up preparation for season

Cannon Crompton
Thursday, November 17, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School boys basketball team will hit the court to start their season at home on Tuesday, Nov. 15 against East Jackson. With a busy offseason, they have high hopes of a successful 2022-23 campaign. Head Coach Michael Parker has an eye on the team’s goals for the season.
Lumpkin County’s Mary Mullinax drives to the basket during last season’s championship winning run.

Lumpkin County’s Mary Mullinax drives to the basket during last season’s championship winning run.

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Mullinax will continue basketball career at Emory

JOHN BYNUM
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Lumpkin County High School standout Mary Mullinax will be taking her athletic talents and also her academic skills to the next level after graduation when she attends Emory University.
The Lumpkin County defense lines up against West Hall. The Indians earned a 48-7 victory at home in the regular season finale.

The Lumpkin County defense lines up against West Hall. The Indians earned a 48-7 victory at home in the regular season finale.

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Playoff-bound Lumpkin football team takes down West Hall

Cooper Huau
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
It was a great way for the Lumpkin County varsity football squad to finish out the regular season, as the Indians overpowered West Hall for a 48-7 victory at home.
LCHS girls basketball Head Coach David Dowse speaks to his team during a pre-season practice last week.

LCHS girls basketball Head Coach David Dowse speaks to his team during a pre-season practice last week.

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Varsity girls basketball preparing to face challenges of new season

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The Lumpkin County girls varsity basketball squad is finishing up their preseason preparation as they get set to begin competition on Tuesday. As the Indians prepare for their first game against East Jackson, they are readying to defend their Class AAA state title as well.
Lumpkin County High School Raiders team members include (front row, from left) Cameron Rairigh, Greg Hornbeck, Karen Quiroz, Noah Stover, Gideon O’Bryant, Ru Helvie, Ashlyn Jewell, and Titus Hess. (Back row, from left) Jake McKaskle, Selah Miller, Brianna Mikeals, and Chase Cootware.

Lumpkin County High School Raiders team members include (front row, from left) Cameron Rairigh, Greg Hornbeck, Karen Quiroz, Noah Stover, Gideon O’Bryant, Ru Helvie, Ashlyn Jewell, and Titus Hess. (Back row, from left) Jake McKaskle, Selah Miller, Brianna Mikeals, and Chase Cootware.

LCHS Raiders team earns second place in State

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
It was another successful season of competition for the Lumpkin County High School Raiders team.
The Lumpkin County Middle School boys cross-country team raced their way to a region championship last month.

The Lumpkin County Middle School boys cross-country team raced their way to a region championship last month.

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Middle school runners are reigning region champs

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The future of Lumpkin County cross-country is looking speedy. And they’ve got the shiny hardware to prove it. Last month the Lumpkin County Middle School boys finished a solid season by placing first overall in the region championship at Clear Creek Middle School on Oct. 6th.
The Lumpkin defense held strong for nearly three quarters, but Dawson eventually overcame the Indians with a strong ground game to pull away for the win.

The Lumpkin defense held strong for nearly three quarters, but Dawson eventually overcame the Indians with a strong ground game to pull away for the win.

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Lumpkin football can’t hold back Dawson in region matchup

Cooper Huau
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
In a game that would effectively decide the Region Championship, Lumpkin County saw their chance at victory fade as Dawson County pulled away in the second half on Friday night to earn a 38-10 win. Indians head coach Heath Webb said Lumpkin had their work cut out for them.
The Lumpkin County varsity softball team saw many exciting moments this season on their way to competing in the Super Regionals.

The Lumpkin County varsity softball team saw many exciting moments this season on their way to competing in the Super Regionals.

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Lumpkin softball wraps up season with playoff trip

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School varsity softball squad competed in the GHSA Softball Super Regionals recently. After wins against Dawson and Gilmer in the Region 7-AAA Tournament, the Indians went on the next week to fall 9-0 to Monroe Area (from Region 8-AAA).
Kate Jackson celebrates her scholarship signing along with (front row, left) mother Janet Jackson, sister Keira Jackson, (back row) dad Patrick Jackson and brother Pat Jackson.

Kate Jackson celebrates her scholarship signing along with (front row, left) mother Janet Jackson, sister Keira Jackson, (back row) dad Patrick Jackson and brother Pat Jackson.

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Jackson to continue basketball career with Emmanuel College

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
It was a day of celebration as the Lumpkin County High School athletics program recognized four seniors as scholarship athletes last Thursday morning.
Lumpkin County senior Caleb Norrell grabbed an interception for a touchdown against White County on Friday night.

Lumpkin County senior Caleb Norrell grabbed an interception for a touchdown against White County on Friday night.

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Lumpkin offense overpowers White County for region win

Cooper Huau
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Lumpkin County varsity football squad continued to play strong through the region portion of the schedule this week, traveling to Cleveland to take on White County.