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The varsity football team prepares for their game this Friday at White County.

The varsity football team prepares for their game this Friday at White County.

Lumpkin football prepares to battle White County on the road

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Lumpkin County varsity football team used a bye week to get some extra rest and healing time, as well as time to prepare for their upcoming game this Friday. Lumpkin will travel to Cleveland to face White County in a Region 7-AAA matchup.
Lumpkin County eighth grader Mathieu Weber (center) finished third at the team’s recent race.

Lumpkin County eighth grader Mathieu Weber (center) finished third at the team’s recent race.

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Mountain bike team finds podium in recent race

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
By Cooper Huau / The Nugget  -----------------------  The Lumpkin County mountain bike racing team competed in its third race of the season on October 9. In this race—the Dual at Dauset Trails—the team had two podium finishes.
The Indians battled Gilmer County on the road in a clash of top teams in Region 7-AAA. Lumpkin’s Cal Faulkner came in at quarterback for much of the second half. Lumpkin earned a 31-28 comeback win.

The Indians battled Gilmer County on the road in a clash of top teams in Region 7-AAA. Lumpkin’s Cal Faulkner came in at quarterback for much of the second half. Lumpkin earned a 31-28 comeback win.

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Lumpkin football shocks Gilmer with comeback victory

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
By Cooper Huau / The Nugget  -------------------  The Lumpkin County High School varsity football team was trailing or tied for all but the final 35 seconds of their game at Gilmer on Friday night.
Outside hitter Morgan Powell spikes one home as Lumpkin battles White County last week. The Indians fell to White County, but defeated West Hall during Senior Night.

Outside hitter Morgan Powell spikes one home as Lumpkin battles White County last week. The Indians fell to White County, but defeated West Hall during Senior Night.

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Volleyball team celebrates Senior Night with victory over West Hall

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
By Cannon Crompton / The Nugget  ---------------  The Lumpkin County varsity volleyball team celebrated Senior Night last week on their home court with games against West Hall and White County. In between games, Lumpkin honored their senior players Mary Mullinax, Lexi Pierce and Karson Price.
Lumpkin 7th grader Caleb Yorkey had a big game for the Indians as they defeated Fannin County last week in a game played at LCHS.

Lumpkin 7th grader Caleb Yorkey had a big game for the Indians as they defeated Fannin County last week in a game played at LCHS.

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7th grade football tops Fannin to advance in playoffs

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
It was a winning week for the Lumpkin County 7th grade football squad as the Indians used a strong offensive attack to take down Fannin County 38-18 in post-season play. The Indians built a lead early behind a strong running game. Head Coach Zack Stroud said it was truly a team effort on offense.
Check our all the Fall sports high school and middle school athletes in this week’s special section!

Check our all the Fall sports high school and middle school athletes in this week’s special section!

Fall Sports team section now available

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Find out who is representing Lumpkin as teams complete in this exciting Fall Season!
Lumpkin County middle hitter Mary Richardson (20) returns a volley during the Lady Indians match vs. Fannin County last week.

Lumpkin County middle hitter Mary Richardson (20) returns a volley during the Lady Indians match vs. Fannin County last week.

Volleyball team battles their way to winning season

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Lumpkin County high school varsity volleyball squad has put together a winning campaign as the team heads in to the final week of the regular season.
The Indians, under new head coach Heath Webb, are playing very well as they prepare for their fifth game of the season this Friday.

The Indians, under new head coach Heath Webb, are playing very well as they prepare for their fifth game of the season this Friday.

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LCHS football off to a great start

News Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
By Patrick Conarro / Guest Columnist ------------ "We are a playoff football team."--So states head coach Heath Webb of his 2022 Lumpkin County High School football squad. He says this with calm confidence. He and his team often start meetings by saying it out loud. And why not?
The Lumpkin County defense’s week of preparation paid off as the Indians were able to contain the Temple quarterbacks’ speed and passing attack to secure the win.

The Lumpkin County defense’s week of preparation paid off as the Indians were able to contain the Temple quarterbacks’ speed and passing attack to secure the win.

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Lumpkin football stands strong to top Temple on homecoming

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
An early offensive burst and a late defensive show of strength gave the Lumpkin County High School football squad a thrilling victory over visiting Temple High School on homecoming weekend. It was the Indians fourth win of the season.
Lumpkin’s Natalie Shubert tosses a pitch with a Dawson runner on first base last week. The Tigers narrowly defeated the Lady Indians 2-0.

Lumpkin’s Natalie Shubert tosses a pitch with a Dawson runner on first base last week. The Tigers narrowly defeated the Lady Indians 2-0.

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Varsity softball team eyes region competition

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The varsity softball team is entering the critical part of the region schedule. To further complicate things, the Lady Indians are facing several road games in the next two weeks.