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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.
The LCHS Raiders team is pictured (back row, from left): Jake McCaskle, Karen Quiroz, Chase Cootware, Brianna Mikeals, Ru Helvie (front row) Ashlyn Jewell, Cameron Rairigh, Greg Hornbeck, Selah Miller, Noah Stover, Titus Hess (not pictured: Gideon O’Bryant).

The LCHS Raiders team is pictured (back row, from left): Jake McCaskle, Karen Quiroz, Chase Cootware, Brianna Mikeals, Ru Helvie (front row) Ashlyn Jewell, Cameron Rairigh, Greg Hornbeck, Selah Miller, Noah Stover, Titus Hess (not pictured: Gideon O’Bryant).

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Raiders team is All-Service Mixed Div. State Champs

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Battling teams from all around the state, the Lumpkin County Raiders Team claimed first place in each individual event and therefore first place overall at the All Services State Championship.
The Lumpkin County High School Band of Gold performers not only entertains football fans at halftime, they also show off their hard-earned skills at competitions throughout the year.

The Lumpkin County High School Band of Gold performers not only entertains football fans at halftime, they also show off their hard-earned skills at competitions throughout the year.

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Band of Gold earns high marks at competition

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School Band of Gold has had a great season performing on the gridiron. To prepare for halftime shows, parades and competitions, the band practices a couple hours a day, three days a week, according to D.I. Brunson, director of bands for Lumpkin County High School.
It’s been a season of success and challenges for the Lumpkin County varsity volleyball team, who are competing in State this week.

It’s been a season of success and challenges for the Lumpkin County varsity volleyball team, who are competing in State this week.

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Lumpkin volleyball earns two wins at Region Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
By Cannon Crompton / The Nugget  -----------------------  The Lumpkin County varsity volleyball squad earned the No. 4 seed for this week’s state tournament thanks to wins against Gilmer County and Pickens County in the regional tournament.