The LCHS Football team kicked off their home opener on Friday Night against Chamblee High School, dropping the game 54-7. Now the team looks to get healthy and take advantage of its off week.
Coming out with an unmatched energy, the Indians started out strong in their match against North Forsyth during the Coal Mountain Tournament. Despite falling to the Raiders in straight sets, the Indians proved competitive with the AAAAAAA team, playing some of their best volleyball of the season in the match.
The LCHS Volleyball team celebrates after a massive point in its match versus White County on Thursday. Despite the disappointing start to the season, the team came through with the pressure on to claim its first win of the season against White County, remaining undefeated in region play to begin the year.
Abbie Hilchie (left) and Kelly Cronan, get warmed up during a recent practice. Hilchie led the way for the girls during their first meet on Thursday, taking fifth overall with a time of 23:15 to help push her team to fourth place at the meet.
While not the final result head coach Caleb Sorrells wanted, he contends that it was “a different loss” than last year’s 33-3 blowout defeat at the hands of the same Franklin County Lions, showing a glimpse of his team’s improvement.
LCHS senior lineman Ricky Hicks plows ahead for two yards and the touchdown on a crucial fourth down play during the Indians’ scrimmage against Lakeview Academy on Friday. Head Coach Caleb Sorrells said his team starts and ends with the play of his veteran line this season, as the entire starting line from last season returned to the team in 2021.
The LCHS Cross Country team is ready to make a postseason run behind its senior leadership and a strong incoming freshmen class. With both teams narrowly missing out on qualifying for the state meet last season, the group is more hungry than ever to find success.
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.
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 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.
