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After a less than satisfying season last year, tallying a record of 7-21, head coach Jonathan Gastley has used that calling card to help drive his team forward this year.

After a less than satisfying season last year, tallying a record of 7-21, head coach Jonathan Gastley has used that calling card to help drive his team forward this year.

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Baseball team brings good energy to take on tough Region

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
After last year’s baseball season left much to be desired for the Indians, head coach Jonathan Gastley believes this year’s group is ready to take the next step forward for the program at LCHS. Perhaps the biggest key to taking that step will be their energy.
Nicholas Esqueda knocks in the equalizing penalty kick in the second half of Lumpkin’s match against Dawson on Friday night, tying the game at 2-2.

Nicholas Esqueda knocks in the equalizing penalty kick in the second half of Lumpkin’s match against Dawson on Friday night, tying the game at 2-2.

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Boys soccer team sees Dawson pull away late

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Indians answered back twice, tying the game at 1-1 and 2-2, but were unable to hold on for a result at Dawson County, falling 4-2 at the hands of their bitter rivals.
The LCHS Girls Basketball team celebrates after clinching the first state championship berth in school history on Saturday after taking down Westminster, 64-42. The Indians will play for a state championship on Friday in Macon at 1 p.m.

The LCHS Girls Basketball team celebrates after clinching the first state championship berth in school history on Saturday after taking down Westminster, 64-42. The Indians will play for a state championship on Friday in Macon at 1 p.m.

Girls basketball will play for State championship Friday

Jake Cantrell
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
For the first time in the school’s history, the Lumpkin County High School Girls Basketball team will play for a state championship.
Lumpkin County Baseball

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Baseball team wins two over Johnson

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The Lumpkin County Baseball team continued their hot start to the season with two mercy-rule victories over Johnson High School last week, winning by scores of 15-0 and 10-0 respectively.
Junior forward Nicole Limehouse set the record for most goals in a season last year with 34 and is poised to once again have a big year for the Indians.

Junior forward Nicole Limehouse set the record for most goals in a season last year with 34 and is poised to once again have a big year for the Indians.

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Girls soccer team continues strong start to season

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
After bringing home a region championship and making a run to the Sweet 16 in the State Tournament last season, the LCHS Girls Soccer team is looking to continue the program’s run of success. Going into Tuesday’s final non-region match, the Indians held a 8-2 record overall.
The Lumpkin County girls basketball team is set to play Saturday, with a spot in the state championship on the line, at Georgia College in Milledgeville at 2 p.m.

The Lumpkin County girls basketball team is set to play Saturday, with a spot in the state championship on the line, at Georgia College in Milledgeville at 2 p.m.

Girls basketball advances to Final Four with revenge win

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
After a 351-day wait, the LCHS Girls Basketball team finally got a chance to exact its revenge against Cross Creek, the team that stunned the Indians on their home court in the Final Four last season, scoring in the last seconds of the game to take the lead en route to winning a state championship.
The Lumpkin County High School Girls Basketball team completed a clean sweep of all region competition, combining an undefeated region regular season with a run through the region tournament to claim its second straight Region Championship.

The Lumpkin County High School Girls Basketball team completed a clean sweep of all region competition, combining an undefeated region regular season with a run through the region tournament to claim its second straight Region Championship.

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Back-to-back Region titles for girls basketball

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
After waiting 30 years between the last two Region Championships for Lumpkin County Girls Basketball which ended with last year’s tournament victory, the Indians wasted no time before adding another banner, claiming the 7 AAA Region Championship on Tuesday, Feb.. 15 with a 66-51 win against East...
The 2021 World Series trophy won by the Atlanta Braves will make a stop at UNG’s Dahlonega Campus from 2-6 p.m. Feb. 25, which is before and during a Nighthawks baseball game.

The 2021 World Series trophy won by the Atlanta Braves will make a stop at UNG’s Dahlonega Campus from 2-6 p.m. Feb. 25, which is before and during a Nighthawks baseball game.

Braves World Series trophy coming to UNG Feb. 25

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
By Denise Ray / UNG Reports ---     Atlanta Braves fans will have a chance to take photos with the 2021 World Series trophy Friday, Feb. 25 on the University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega campus.
The Lumpkin County High School Girls Basketball team win the Region Championship trophy for the second-straight year.

The Lumpkin County High School Girls Basketball team win the Region Championship trophy for the second-straight year.

Girls basketball takes down Dawson, East Forsyth to win the region

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School Girls Basketball team took down East Forsyth 66-51 on Tuesday in the 7 AAA Region Championship Final to complete a perfect sweep of all of its region foes in both regular and postseason play and claim its second straight Region Championship.