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Lexi Pierce and Mary Mullinax both reached the 1,000 career points milestone during Lumpkin’s game versus Wesleyan.

Lexi Pierce and Mary Mullinax both reached the 1,000 career points milestone during Lumpkin’s game versus Wesleyan.

Girls basketball bounces back to earn two wins

In need of a way to bounce back from their first loss of the season on the road versus Wesleyan (74-68), the Lumpkin varsity girls basketball squad hosted region opponent West Hall on Friday at LCHS. It was an extremely one-sided contest, with the Indians winning big, 94-4.
Lumpkin senior Clayton Woodham takes on a West Hall defender in Friday night’s home game.

Lumpkin senior Clayton Woodham takes on a West Hall defender in Friday night’s home game.

Boys basketball battles West Hall and Wesleyan

The Lumpkin varsity boys basketball team was hoping to continue winning after taking down Lakeview, but ran up against a couple of tough region opponents—Wesleyan and West Hall—in last week’s competition. The Indians welcomed West Hall to their home court on Friday.
Lumpkin County quarterback Cooper Scott was named Region Player of theYear after throwing for 1,480 yards and 16 passing touchdowns this season.

Lumpkin County quarterback Cooper Scott was named Region Player of theYear after throwing for 1,480 yards and 16 passing touchdowns this season.

Football All-Region honors are earned by Lumpkin players

The season honors poured in for the Lumpkin County varsity football squad last week as ten players were named to the 7-AAA All-Region team.
Senior Lexi Pierce had a strong showing for Lumpkin with 14 points against Chestatee.

Senior Lexi Pierce had a strong showing for Lumpkin with 14 points against Chestatee.

Girls basketball beats Chestatee for fifth-straight win

The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball team returned from the Thanksgiving holidays with a non-region matchup versus Chestatee (8A-AAAA) on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Lumpkin was able to come away with their fifth-straight win to start the season with a 71-39 victory over the War Eagles.
Middle school wrestlers Liam Nielson, Caleb Soles, and Alexander Nielson cheer on one of their teammates during the Lumpkin County match at Clear Creek last week.

Middle school wrestlers Liam Nielson, Caleb Soles, and Alexander Nielson cheer on one of their teammates during the Lumpkin County match at Clear Creek last week.

Middle school wrestling battles Clear Creek in close match as season nears conclusion

The Lumpkin County Middle School wrestling team was in full gear as they traveled to Clear Creek last week. It was a highly-contested back and forth battle against the Bobcats for the region’s second seed going into the postseason. However, Lumpkin came up just short, falling 44-40 in the meet.
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.

Lumpkin rifle team tops Riverside for second-straight win

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

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.

Girls basketball goes undefeated in Gladiator Showcase tournament

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)

Lumpkin wrestling begins season taking on tough teams

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.

Girls basketball opens season with victory

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.