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Lumpkin senior Amma Johnson makes a play during a recent practice. The shortstop took an unfortunate bounce to the face that caused her to have to leave the game during Monday’s win, however Johnson returned and played most of the game despite a gash to the mouth.

Lumpkin senior Amma Johnson makes a play during a recent practice. The shortstop took an unfortunate bounce to the face that caused her to have to leave the game during Monday’s win, however Johnson returned and played most of the game despite a gash to the mouth.

Lumpkin softball team splits results in wild week

After enduring a wacky start of mixed results that included a come from behind walk-off win, the bloodied face of the starting shortstop, a short-handed loss and a game “rained out,” with almost no rain, head coach Joseph Jones is still optimistic about his team, but is ready for some normalcy.
Senior star Kiersta Trammell lays out for a ball during a recent practice. Trammell and her fellow seniors will play a huge role in the outcome of the a’ season in 2021 as they look to keep building off of their record-breaking 2020 campaign.

Senior star Kiersta Trammell lays out for a ball during a recent practice. Trammell and her fellow seniors will play a huge role in the outcome of the a’ season in 2021 as they look to keep building off of their record-breaking 2020 campaign.

Volleyball team aims to keep momentum after strong 2020 season

As the gym changed from the loudest, raucous atmosphere in Lumpkin Volleyball history to eerily quiet, with the distinctive final thuds of the ball bouncing into the distance then drowned out by the high-pitched and joyous shrieks from the small corner where the opposing fans and players collided,...
Senior Amma Johnson squares around on a base hit during a recent practice as the LCHS Softball team prepares for its season. Johnson will need to be a key contributor on offense as the team aims to “score in every inning” this season.

Senior Amma Johnson squares around on a base hit during a recent practice as the LCHS Softball team prepares for its season. Johnson will need to be a key contributor on offense as the team aims to “score in every inning” this season.

Softball team looks for big season through ‘small ball’

As softball season begins, LCHS returns to action with seven seniors and one destination in mind. “I want to win a Region Championship. I want to go to the playoffs,” head coach Joseph Jones said. “I want to go to Columbus again and the girls do too.
As the crowd filed in to Cottrell Field for Meet the Indians Night, the LCHS football team held a public practice, giving the community a firsthand look at the Indians squad that will take the field this fall.

As the crowd filed in to Cottrell Field for Meet the Indians Night, the LCHS football team held a public practice, giving the community a firsthand look at the Indians squad that will take the field this fall.

Football program gives fans look at teams

The Lumpkin County High School football program showcased its 2021 team during a public practice last week. (Photos courtesy of Esteban Ramirez)
Riley Dyer fields a ball ready to fire to first base during a LCMS Softball team summer workout with the LCHS Softball Coaching staff. LCHS Softball head coach Joseph Jones and his staff have been investing time in the younger middle school team in hopes of helping them further develop for better success at both the middle school level now and the high school level in years to come.

Riley Dyer fields a ball ready to fire to first base during a LCMS Softball team summer workout with the LCHS Softball Coaching staff. LCHS Softball head coach Joseph Jones and his staff have been investing time in the younger middle school team in hopes of helping them further develop for better success at both the middle school level now and the high school level in years to come.

Softball teams look to make smooth transition

Although the season of softball nears for both the Lumpkin County Middle School and High School Softball teams, the program has already been hard at work for much of the summer. “This team has done a great job of putting the work in this summer,” LCHS head coach Joseph Jones said of his team.
Caleb Norrell (center) and Cooper Scott (right) celebrate a touchdown during the spring scrimmage against Johnson High School. Indian’s fans can get a first glimpse at the team at Meet the Indians Night this Friday, in hopes of seeing the first of many celebrations that will happen this season.

Caleb Norrell (center) and Cooper Scott (right) celebrate a touchdown during the spring scrimmage against Johnson High School. Indian’s fans can get a first glimpse at the team at Meet the Indians Night this Friday, in hopes of seeing the first of many celebrations that will happen this season.

Football team looking to give fans first glimpse

As the Lumpkin County High School football team prepares for another season of battles on the gridiron, the program is once again offering its biggest supporters and fans a first look at the 2021 team. The season’s arrival has LCHS Football head coach Caleb Sorrells excited and ready to kick off.
Adam Daum was named the University of North Georgia Head Athletic Trainer.

Adam Daum was named the University of North Georgia Head Athletic Trainer.

Daum named UNG head athletic trainer

The University of North Georgia Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Adam Daum as the next Head Athletic Trainer Thursday afternoon. Daum comes to Dahlonega after a six-year stint at Point University where he served in the same position for the last five years.
LCMS head coach Hayden Grizzle addresses his team after a recent summer workout. Having worked at both the middle school and high school level, Grizzle said he enjoys coaching the middle school age players the most because he feels he can have a larger positive impact in their lives.

LCMS head coach Hayden Grizzle addresses his team after a recent summer workout. Having worked at both the middle school and high school level, Grizzle said he enjoys coaching the middle school age players the most because he feels he can have a larger positive impact in their lives.

Middle school names Grizzle new football coach

As an athlete, playing football at Lumpkin County Middle School changed Hayden Grizzle’s life. Now as head coach of the LCMS football team, he hopes to pay it forward and have similar positive impacts on his players.
LCHS Volleyball Head Coach Haley Dibble talks with the camp participants during a break between sessions. The camp served around 54 kids between first and eighth grade, teaching the skills and techniques needed to play an organized game of volleyball.

LCHS Volleyball Head Coach Haley Dibble talks with the camp participants during a break between sessions. The camp served around 54 kids between first and eighth grade, teaching the skills and techniques needed to play an organized game of volleyball.

Volleyball camp instructs next generation of players

As a relatively young program, compared to the other major sports, Lumpkin County’s Volleyball program is continuing to grow and expand, most recently with its summer Kids Volleyball Camp, held last week.
One of last season’s Drum Majors, Najja Hughey, conducts a group of brass players as they practice their 2021 Halftime Show. Hughey was one of several former band leaders that director Andrew Harwood had come back to help with instruction for this year’s Band Camp.

One of last season’s Drum Majors, Najja Hughey, conducts a group of brass players as they practice their 2021 Halftime Show. Hughey was one of several former band leaders that director Andrew Harwood had come back to help with instruction for this year’s Band Camp.

Band camp helps players prepare for upcoming show

Growing up in a military family, LCHS Band Director Andrew Harwood spent his childhood in many houses. But now, he feels lucky to call Dahlonega home. “I want the kids to be proud of where they’re from and realize that this is an amazing place,” he said.