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J.T. Wright has been on a roll as of late, setting school records and making his official commitment to college.

J.T. Wright has been on a roll as of late, setting school records and making his official commitment to college.

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Rifle team standout Wright to compete in college

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
J.T. Wright has been pretty busy the last few weeks, the local top shot made his official commitment to Morehead State College and during one of this week’s meets he set a new individual school record for highest score shooting a 298/300.
The LCHS rifle team takes aim during a recent match.

The LCHS rifle team takes aim during a recent match.

Lumpkin rifle team downs Stone Mountain with season-high score

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School rifle team scored a season-high 1,134 at home in their victory against Stone Mountain.  LCHS team members showed that they can apply techniques learned in practice and keep a calm demeanor to help them achieve success.
Nora Garbuzovas, Faith Jones, Mattie Mendoza and Greta Garbuzovas each came away as Gulf Coast Clash Champions in Moblie, Ala.

Nora Garbuzovas, Faith Jones, Mattie Mendoza and Greta Garbuzovas each came away as Gulf Coast Clash Champions in Moblie, Ala.

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Lumpkin team continues to set standard for girls wrestling

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Lady Indians High School wrestling team continues to set the standard for girls wrestling in the state and maybe even the entire southeast region of the United States. The team saw two dominant performances last week as they ventured to Mobile, Alabama and Jackson County.
Lumpkin County’s Maddie Lee blows by a defender during a matchup earlier this season.

Lumpkin County’s Maddie Lee blows by a defender during a matchup earlier this season.

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Lumpkin basketball teams pick up wins at Truett McConnell

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
For the first time since 2015 The Lumpkin County High School boys basketball team is 6-0. The squad made the trip to Truett McConnell last weekend and faced off against Walnut Grove. In a display of strength, the Indians were able to come away with a 69-39 win.
Rileigh Raftelis signs her commitment to attend Georgia College as a soccer player.

Rileigh Raftelis signs her commitment to attend Georgia College as a soccer player.

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LCHS soccer player Raftelis signs with Georgia College

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Reaching the collegiate level of sports has become increasingly difficult in recent years, with the transfer portal and NIL deals, an already daunting task has become more and more difficult as players shuffle around looking for opportunities.
The Lady Indians saw a great season that resulted in Regional Championship and six All-Region honors.

The Lady Indians saw a great season that resulted in Regional Championship and six All-Region honors.

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Lumpkin softball team announces 2025 All-Region honors

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
All-Region softball honors for Region Six AAA were released last week and six Lumpkin County Athletes made the cut, First Team honors were earned by Ava Estes(Sr), Brooklyn Estrella (Sr), Riley Dyer (Soph) and Aubrey Woodson (Soph), and Second Team honors were awarded to Taylor Burton (Sr) and Ava...
Head Coach Bryan Richerson draws up a game-plan for the Lady Indians during one of their recent games.

Head Coach Bryan Richerson draws up a game-plan for the Lady Indians during one of their recent games.

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Great start to season for Lumpkin Co. girls basketball team

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Lumpkin County Girls High School basketball team improved their overall record to 4-0 this year after picking up two wins over the Towns County Indians. It was a dominant display that saw the Indians come out on top 75-31 in Game One and 68-24 in Game Two.
Anna Davis drives down the court for the Lady Indians.

Anna Davis drives down the court for the Lady Indians.

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Girls basketball tops Stephens County, Boys defeat East Forsyth

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Lady Indians basketball team saw a familiar face last weekend. New Head Coach Brian Richerson and team welcomed in former Head Coach Tess Wright who now leads Stephens County for their second regular season game of the year.  It was a clash between the past and present.
Brothers: No. 2 Mike Nichols (senior) and No. 3 Luke Nichols (freshman) back up the defensive line against Calhoun.

Brothers: No. 2 Mike Nichols (senior) and No. 3 Luke Nichols (freshman) back up the defensive line against Calhoun.

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Lumpkin football wraps up season in State Playoffs

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
All good things must come to an end, and the Lumpkin County High School football team wrapped up another great season following their fourth straight with a State Playoff appearance. The Indians met a very tough Calhoun in the first round of brackets and succumbed to the Yellow Jacket swarm 35-13.
The Lady Indians continue to dominate early in the wrestling season.

The Lady Indians continue to dominate early in the wrestling season.

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Girls wrestling dominates in out-of-state competition

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
It was an interesting week for the Lady Indians wrestling team as they ventured to Alabama to compete in a Duals wrestling tournament, Lumpkin went undefeated in the meet 6-0 and even defeated one of Alabama’s State Champion teams from last year.