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LCHS Rifle team sharpshooters, from left, Laura Hoch, Freshman JT Wright and Brynn Foster take aim while facing off against Riverside on November 15.

LCHS Rifle team sharpshooters, from left, Laura Hoch, Freshman JT Wright and Brynn Foster take aim while facing off against Riverside on November 15.

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Lumpkin rifle team tops Riverside for second-straight win

Matt Aiken
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School rifle team continued their sharp-shooting ways on November 15 as they topped Riverside Military Academy for a first place finish against the Eagles.
Lumpkin County's Greta Garbuzovas earned a pin at the Flowery Branch JV Duals recently.

Lumpkin County's Greta Garbuzovas earned a pin at the Flowery Branch JV Duals recently.

High School wrestling team is off to strong start

JOHN BYNUM
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School wrestling program had a busy week during the Thanksgiving break with the team battling tough competitors. The Indians traveled to the Buford Invitational on Saturday, November 19. The Lumpkin varsity squad earned 11th out of 19.
The Lumpkin County girls basketball team has handled all challengers in the early part of the season.

The Lumpkin County girls basketball team has handled all challengers in the early part of the season.

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Girls basketball goes undefeated in Gladiator Showcase tournament

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
It was a successful start to the Thanksgiving break for the Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball team as they won both games at the Gladiator Showcase at Johns Creek High School. To start the tournament on Monday, Nov. 21, the Indians defeated Woodstock (Region 6-AAAAAA) 69-23.
Lumpkin sophomore Nathan Nielsen pins his Chestatee opponent at last week’s home meet. Nielsen also finished in second place at the Indians’ season opening meet. (Photo by Carrie Dawn Roy)

Lumpkin sophomore Nathan Nielsen pins his Chestatee opponent at last week’s home meet. Nielsen also finished in second place at the Indians’ season opening meet. (Photo by Carrie Dawn Roy)

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Lumpkin wrestling begins season taking on tough teams

JOHN BYNUM
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School wrestling team competed in their first home meet of the season last week, hosting Flowery Branch, Banks County, and Chestatee in a quad meet. The Indians were able to take down two out of three teams in the competition at the Tribe House.
Lumpkin senior Mary Mullinax tallied 13 points with three assists and nine rebounds in the Lady Indians’ season opener.

Lumpkin senior Mary Mullinax tallied 13 points with three assists and nine rebounds in the Lady Indians’ season opener.

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Girls basketball opens season with victory

JOHN BYNUM
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
By Cannon Crompton The Nugget After plenty of preparation in the off-season, the Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball team returned to regular season action last week, hosting East Jackson. Lumpkin was in control throughout the game, earning a 63-38 victory.
LCHS junior fullback Mason Sullens powers ahead against the Oconee County defense in the Indians Class AAA playoff game on Saturday.

LCHS junior fullback Mason Sullens powers ahead against the Oconee County defense in the Indians Class AAA playoff game on Saturday.

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Lumpkin football team concludes outstanding season in playoffs

Cooper Huau
Thursday, November 17, 2022
The Lumpkin County varsity football team’s outstanding season came to a close on Saturday in the playoffs with a 49-21 loss to a tough Oconee County squad. The Warriors went straight to work scoring their first of seven touchdowns with 10:55 remaining in the first quarter.
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.