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Isabel Davenport, Sarah Bell, Alyssa Chambers and Lexi Pierce of the LCHS Girls Golf take a quick pause during a recent match. As the team prepares for the Area Competition, all four look to compete for a spot on the Lumpkin scorecard.

Isabel Davenport, Sarah Bell, Alyssa Chambers and Lexi Pierce of the LCHS Girls Golf take a quick pause during a recent match. As the team prepares for the Area Competition, all four look to compete for a spot on the Lumpkin scorecard.

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Golf team looks to take on tough competition

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
With a mix of experienced veterans and enthusiastic beginners, the 2021 Lumpkin County High School golf team has head coach Michael Parker excited about both the present and future of the program. “For us, I’m just excited about where we are as a program,” Parker said. “The numbers are fantastic.
The Lumpkin County Middle School Girls soccer team took home the Mountain League Championship on March 29 with a 1-0 win over Dawson County Middle School.

The Lumpkin County Middle School Girls soccer team took home the Mountain League Championship on March 29 with a 1-0 win over Dawson County Middle School.

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Middle school girls soccer teams wins Mountain League Tournament

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
After making it to the Mountain League Girls Soccer Championship with a 3-0 win over Clear Creek Middle School, the Lumpkin County Middle school team found themselves in a battle for the title.
The LCHS Girls Tennis team celebrates its Region Tournament Championship after beating Cherokee Bluff in the finals of the tournament on Thursday, April 1. With the tournament win, the team is positioned for a state tournament run as a No. 1 seed. (photo by Esteban Ramirez)

The LCHS Girls Tennis team celebrates its Region Tournament Championship after beating Cherokee Bluff in the finals of the tournament on Thursday, April 1. With the tournament win, the team is positioned for a state tournament run as a No. 1 seed. (photo by Esteban Ramirez)

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Girls tennis wins Region Championship, boys and girls look ahead to playoffs

Jake Cantrell
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
When Bella Brock was met by her screaming teammates charging the court, at first she didn’t know what to think. Eventually it dawned on her: she’d just clinched a Region Championship for her team.
Head coach Don Brock rallies his team together to talk strategy during the team’s Senior Night win over Dawson County. Brock said the win was good for the team and helped get them ready to play a crucial Region Matchup on Friday against Cherokee Bluff. The team won both games by a combined score of 9-0 on the week.

Head coach Don Brock rallies his team together to talk strategy during the team’s Senior Night win over Dawson County. Brock said the win was good for the team and helped get them ready to play a crucial Region Matchup on Friday against Cherokee Bluff. The team won both games by a combined score of 9-0 on the week.

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Girls soccer tops rival Dawson County 6-0

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
A shake up in the schedule gave the Indians a chance to celebrate their Senior Night against their despised rivals of Dawson County, which head coach Don Brock hopes made for a night they would not soon forget.
Senior Dylan Bodney sends the ball between multiple Dawson County defenders on the attacking end during the team’s Senior Night victory over the Tigers. Bodney scored one of three goals.

Senior Dylan Bodney sends the ball between multiple Dawson County defenders on the attacking end during the team’s Senior Night victory over the Tigers. Bodney scored one of three goals.

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Boys soccer seniors come up big for crucial victory

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
With a season-high three goals coming from the team’s two senior strikers leading to a win over the school’s biggest rival, Senior Night couldn’t have gone any better for the LCHS boys soccer team on Tuesday.
Senior Chris Welch and his partner Jack Lowry have been a strong point for Lumpkin throughout its region schedule.

Senior Chris Welch and his partner Jack Lowry have been a strong point for Lumpkin throughout its region schedule.

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Lumpkin tennis teams sweep Dawson and West Hall

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Both boys and girls tennis teams capitalized on their opportunities during what they knew to be a crucial final week of regular season region competition, sweeping Dawson and West Hall heading into the Region Tournament this week.
Pictured (from left) Ben Sherrill, Reece Butler and Will Edwards claim first, second and third place in the 1600 Meter Run for the LCHS Track team during its meet at West Hall earlier in the season.

Pictured (from left) Ben Sherrill, Reece Butler and Will Edwards claim first, second and third place in the 1600 Meter Run for the LCHS Track team during its meet at West Hall earlier in the season.

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Lumpkin track team embraces underdog status

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Whether it’s having a first year head coach, having an extremely young team, or having last season cancelled early before Lumpkin was able to make its mark on the season, the expectations for the LCHS track team were set pretty low by the other teams in the area.
Hannah Davis returns a volley back to her opponent during her match against Gilmer on Thursday. The Indians claimed a 4-1 victory over the Bobcats and continued their Region Matching winning streak heading into the final week of the regular season.

Hannah Davis returns a volley back to her opponent during her match against Gilmer on Thursday. The Indians claimed a 4-1 victory over the Bobcats and continued their Region Matching winning streak heading into the final week of the regular season.

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Girls tennis keeps perfect region record

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
The Lumpkin County girls tennis team continued its unblemished region record on Thursday with a 4-1 win over Gilmer County.
The Nighthawks softball team has built a strong competitive record over the past several seasons. Now they are once again ranked No. 1 in Div. II NCAA.

The Nighthawks softball team has built a strong competitive record over the past several seasons. Now they are once again ranked No. 1 in Div. II NCAA.

UNG softball team returns to No. 1 ranking

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
by UNG Athletics The University of North Georgia softball team has been named the No. 1 team in the nation by the NFCA Wednesday. North Georgia captured 12 first place votes, rising one spot from last week’s poll.
The Lumpkin County High School Varsity Boys Soccer team lines up to take the field against North Hall on Friday. Led by freshman Brauner Boegner (left) in goal, the Indians kept the clean sheet against the Trojans, holding on for a 1-0 win.

The Lumpkin County High School Varsity Boys Soccer team lines up to take the field against North Hall on Friday. Led by freshman Brauner Boegner (left) in goal, the Indians kept the clean sheet against the Trojans, holding on for a 1-0 win.

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Boys soccer breaks through for first win of the season

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Scoring chance after scoring chance went by for the Indians with no score. Knowing the importance of the game, a frustrated Ben Orton yelled out from the backline. “This is our season!” he shouted. The team kept pushing, kept creating opportunities and held the momentum.