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Former LCHS teammates Isabel Davenport (left) and Makenzie Caldwell share a brief moment following a face off between their new teams as Davenport’s UNG Nighthawks and Caldwell’s Emmanuel Lions bid each other ‘good game’ following their matchup.

Former LCHS teammates Isabel Davenport (left) and Makenzie Caldwell share a brief moment following a face off between their new teams as Davenport’s UNG Nighthawks and Caldwell’s Emmanuel Lions bid each other ‘good game’ following their matchup.

Former Lumpkin teammates battle it out in college

Jake Cantrell
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
From winning the championship for their Parks & Rec league in third grade, to winning Region Championships in both volleyball and basketball last year as high school seniors, Isabel Davenport and Makenzie Caldwell have spent countless hours together in the gym.
Senior Jones Harris goes up for a layup during a second half in which he scored 17 of his team-leading 20 points as Lumpkin faced off with Flowery Branch in its season opener.

Senior Jones Harris goes up for a layup during a second half in which he scored 17 of his team-leading 20 points as Lumpkin faced off with Flowery Branch in its season opener.

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Boys basketball comeback falls short vs. Falcons

Jake Cantrell
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
An uncharacteristically tough shooting night seemed to be coming to an end when Jones Harris finally got a 3-pointer to fall, starting a 10-3 run that got the Indians back into contention for the final minutes of their season opening game on Thursday against Flowery Branch.
Lumpkin’s Jack Carroll looks to kick the ball back out to an open shooter during the Indians’ scrimmage on Thursday. Head coach Michael Parker said he expects big things from Carroll in the 2021-22 campaign.

Lumpkin’s Jack Carroll looks to kick the ball back out to an open shooter during the Indians’ scrimmage on Thursday. Head coach Michael Parker said he expects big things from Carroll in the 2021-22 campaign.

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Boys basketball team looking to prove themselves with younger lineup

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
After putting together a successful season where the Indians narrowly missed the playoffs, outsiders of the program would suggest Lumpkin is set to struggle, having lost five seniors and returning just two starters.
The Lumpkin County High School basketball teams are ready to hit the court for a new season of hoops action.

The Lumpkin County High School basketball teams are ready to hit the court for a new season of hoops action.

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Girls basketball looks to follow up strong season

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
After a storybook run that saw the Indians just 5.8 seconds from playing in the state championship game, the question on everyone’s mind is simple: can they do it again?
Runners of the Lumpkin County High School Boys Cross Country team try to separate themselves from the pack near the start of the race at the GHSA Cross Country State Championships meet in Carrolton on Friday.

Runners of the Lumpkin County High School Boys Cross Country team try to separate themselves from the pack near the start of the race at the GHSA Cross Country State Championships meet in Carrolton on Friday.

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Cross country teams finish season strong at State

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Rolling into the state meet with high hopes after fourth place finishes from both the boys and girls teams at the region competition, the LCHS Cross Country teams were poised to end their season on a high note with successful runs at the GHSA State Championships and did just that, with the girls...
Lumpkin freshman Cal Faulkner lunges forward for extra yards as he’s tackled during the Indians’ final game of the season at West Hall.

Lumpkin freshman Cal Faulkner lunges forward for extra yards as he’s tackled during the Indians’ final game of the season at West Hall.

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Lumpkin held off by West Hall in final football game

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Looking to finish the season on a high note with one final win, the Indians’ finale turned out to be a “disappointing” one for Lumpkin, as the West Hall Spartans earned their first region win of the 2021 campaign at the Indians’ expense, by a score of 31-14 on Friday.
Both the Lumpkin boys and girls cross country teams qualified for state with fourth place finishes at the region meet at Unicoi State Park last Wednesday.

Both the Lumpkin boys and girls cross country teams qualified for state with fourth place finishes at the region meet at Unicoi State Park last Wednesday.

Cross country teams heading to State

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
For the first time since 2014, both the boys and girls varsity cross country teams will be headed to the GHSA State Cross Country Championships after the teams’ respective fourth place finishes at the region meet on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Unicoi State Park.
Andrew Adams (right) helps a group of Indians defenders take down the ball carrier to limit the damage in Friday night’s game against Dawson County. The Tigers outpaced en route to a 42-8 win over Lumpkin, giving up three touchdowns to the Tigers running back.

Andrew Adams (right) helps a group of Indians defenders take down the ball carrier to limit the damage in Friday night’s game against Dawson County. The Tigers outpaced en route to a 42-8 win over Lumpkin, giving up three touchdowns to the Tigers running back.

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Football team has its hands full with region rival Dawson

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
With a playoff berth on the line, the LCHS football team came up short against its bitter rivals from Dawson County on Friday, falling 42-8 and thus out of the playoff picture for Region 7 AAA in 2021.
Wyatt Windham pushes on during his run at the Harrier Harvest Meet at Tallulah Falls on Tuesday, Oct. 19, finishing in 10th place and leading the boys to a fourth place overall finish. The girls team also joined the boys with a fourth place finish in the teams’ final tune up before the region meet scheduled for today.

Wyatt Windham pushes on during his run at the Harrier Harvest Meet at Tallulah Falls on Tuesday, Oct. 19, finishing in 10th place and leading the boys to a fourth place overall finish. The girls team also joined the boys with a fourth place finish in the teams’ final tune up before the region meet scheduled for today.

Cross Country teams earn fourth place at Tallulah Falls meet

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
The LCHS Cross Country team went for one last tune up before tomorrow’s Region Tournament race last Tuesday, Oct. 19 at Tallulah Falls with both the boys and girls teams claiming a fourth place finish overall in their respective categories.
Lumpkin quarterback Cooper Scott is sacked by the White County defensive front after trying to scramble out of trouble during Friday night’s 49-13 loss.

Lumpkin quarterback Cooper Scott is sacked by the White County defensive front after trying to scramble out of trouble during Friday night’s 49-13 loss.

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Lumpkin football can’t escape White County in rivalry game

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
In a word, “frustrating.” That’s how LCHS football head coach Caleb Sorrells described his team’s pivotal region game against White County on Friday, where the Indians took the “L” 49-13. “A lot of stuff went wrong,” Sorrells said. “...