Sports

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.
Lumpkin runner Sam Edwards raced his way to a personal best in North Hall last week.

Lumpkin runner Sam Edwards raced his way to a personal best in North Hall last week.

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Cross country runners race to personal bests in North Hall

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Lumpkin County cross country runners found themselves facing some unexpected circumstances at the North Hall Invitational last week: An actual nice day. Yes, the mud and muck of the early season races finally cleared, leaving a clear path to some impressive finishes.
Junior fullback Mason Sullens (32) rushed for 121 yards on 13 carries and scored four touchdowns as Lumpkin won its season opener.

Junior fullback Mason Sullens (32) rushed for 121 yards on 13 carries and scored four touchdowns as Lumpkin won its season opener.

Varsity football tops Riverside 61-7 in opener

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
On a rain-soaked night in Dahlonega, the Lumpkin County varsity football team put on a display of dominance versus Riverside Military Academy of Gainesville. Using mostly a powerful ground attack, the Indians earned a 61-7 victory against the visiting Eagles.
Lumpkin County High School runners, Wyatt Windham, left, and Ben Sherrill pushed through the sloppy conditions to finish with new personal records at the weekend meet in Pickens County.

Lumpkin County High School runners, Wyatt Windham, left, and Ben Sherrill pushed through the sloppy conditions to finish with new personal records at the weekend meet in Pickens County.

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Cross country teams make a splash in muddy meet

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The gritty, gutsy runners of the Lumpkin County High School Cross Country team aren’t afraid of a little mud. Or, in the case of Saturday’s meet, a lot of mud.
A flame-throwing Natalie Shubert notched 14 strikeouts against the Gilmer County competition last Tuesday. (Photo by Sam Lynden/The Nugget)

A flame-throwing Natalie Shubert notched 14 strikeouts against the Gilmer County competition last Tuesday. (Photo by Sam Lynden/The Nugget)

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Softball edges Gilmer thanks to strong pitching performance

Sam Lynden
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Lumpkin County Indians had a solid showing last Tuesday as ace Natalie Shubert threw fire from the mound, striking out a total of 14 flummoxed Gilmer County batters.
The Lumpkin County High School football team has been preparing hard this summer. They kick off the season at home Aug. 19.

The Lumpkin County High School football team has been preparing hard this summer. They kick off the season at home Aug. 19.

Lumpkin football starts season tonight vs. Riverside

Jake Cantrell
Friday, August 19, 2022
As the Lumpkin County High School football team prepares to take the field for the first time this season on Friday, it’ll be the official start of a long journey, one new head coach Heath Webb expects will take the Indians into uncharted waters and a new chapter of Lumpkin County football.