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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

News Staff
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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.

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Softball teams look to make smooth transition

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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.

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Football team looking to give fans first glimpse

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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

News Staff
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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.

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Middle school names Grizzle new football coach

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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.

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Volleyball camp instructs next generation of players

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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.

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Band camp helps players prepare for upcoming show

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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.
Dylan Bodney served as a captain for the LCHS Boys Soccer team this season and led the team in goals. Now Bodney looks to contribute to the team at Toccoa Falls College where he’ll attend this fall.

Dylan Bodney served as a captain for the LCHS Boys Soccer team this season and led the team in goals. Now Bodney looks to contribute to the team at Toccoa Falls College where he’ll attend this fall.

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Bodney to continue soccer career at Toccoa Falls College

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Six-year-old Dylan Bodney decided he never wanted to play soccer again. “I actually used to hate soccer,” Bodney said. “...I played while I was five and had a long career until I quit at the age of six.
New LCHS Cross Country Head Coach Logan Turner, left, runs alongside his team during a recent summer workout. Turner says he's excited about the new role and the ability to have positive impact on kids' lives.

New LCHS Cross Country Head Coach Logan Turner, left, runs alongside his team during a recent summer workout. Turner says he's excited about the new role and the ability to have positive impact on kids' lives.

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Turner named new Lumpkin cross country coach

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Growing up as a White County Warrior athlete, the last thing Logan Turner expected was to one day be contributing to the athletic program of a rival. Yet, after accepting the job as Lumpkin County High School’s new Cross Country head coach, that’s exactly where he finds himself.
LCHS Football Stadium

LCHS Football Stadium

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Lumpkin prepares for new region competition

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
What was known to be on the way was made official on Thursday as GHSA announced the Region Allignments for the 2021-2022 school year, which has East Forsyth High School joining Lumpkin’s Region 7 AAA.