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Bella Brock, who plays No. 1 Singles for the LCHS Girls Tennis team, prepares to serve during her match against North Hall.

Bella Brock, who plays No. 1 Singles for the LCHS Girls Tennis team, prepares to serve during her match against North Hall.

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Girls and boys tennis teams top North Hall

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
As a perennial power in the region for years, North Hall was circled on the LCHS tennis schedule since the season began. And with Tuesday’s victories by both the boys and girls teams, both teams are off to a successful start to the region season.
MaKenzie Caldwell works in the low post against the Cross Creek defender during Lumpkin’s Final Four matchup.

MaKenzie Caldwell works in the low post against the Cross Creek defender during Lumpkin’s Final Four matchup.

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Girls basketball ends season in State Final Four

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
With 5.8 seconds left in a tied game, Lumpkin senior Isabel Davenport stepped to the free throw line in what was known to be her final game in the Lumpkin County High School gym.
A young and “unique group,” the 2021 LCHS Varsity Baseball team is preparing to begin their region schedule this week. Head coach Jonathan Gastley says he has high expectations for his team.

A young and “unique group,” the 2021 LCHS Varsity Baseball team is preparing to begin their region schedule this week. Head coach Jonathan Gastley says he has high expectations for his team.

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Baseball team looks to exceed expectations this season

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
As the LCHS Varsity Baseball team prepares for the upcoming region schedule, head coach Jonathan Gastley says this is a team unlike any he’s had in his time at Lumpkin. “It’s just a really unique group,” Gastley said.
Middle school player Kaitlyn Johnson controls the ball and looks to create a play out wide.

Middle school player Kaitlyn Johnson controls the ball and looks to create a play out wide.

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Middle school soccer continues winning ways

News Staff
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
By Esteban Ramirez / The Nugget The Lumpkin County Middle School boys and girls kicked off their home schedules against Pickens County last week with both teams continuing to be successful.
Freshman phenom Averie Jones changes her shot in mid air to duck under the arms of her defender and put the ball back up for a lay in. Jones led the charge, scoring nine of her 27 points in a wild third quarter that saw the Indians increase their lead from six to 26 en route to a Sweet 16 victory.

Freshman phenom Averie Jones changes her shot in mid air to duck under the arms of her defender and put the ball back up for a lay in. Jones led the charge, scoring nine of her 27 points in a wild third quarter that saw the Indians increase their lead from six to 26 en route to a Sweet 16 victory.

Lumpkin girls basketball advances to Final Four

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
UPDATE: The LCHS girls basketball team has advanced to the Final Four with its 64-55 win over Pierce County in the Elite Eight on Tuesday. The Indians are set to host their Final Four matchup with Cross Creek this Friday, March 5 at the Lumpkin County High School gym.
Jessica Ramirez looks to retain possession and advance the ball past midfield. Ramirez and the rest of the Indians’ defense held on for its second clean sheet in a row, winning 3-0 on Friday after a 9-0 win one day earlier.

Jessica Ramirez looks to retain possession and advance the ball past midfield. Ramirez and the rest of the Indians’ defense held on for its second clean sheet in a row, winning 3-0 on Friday after a 9-0 win one day earlier.

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Lumpkin girls soccer earns back-to-back wins

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
After a couple of tough losses, the Lumpkin County High School girls soccer team got back on track with two decisive wins in back-to-back nights. The Indians traveled to Rabun Gap on Thursday, bringing home a 9-0 victory followed by a matchup with Union County on Friday, which the Indians took 3-0.
Hayden Cleland flexes for his teammates after sliding in safe for a RBI triple during Lumpkin’s first game of the day against Pickens County. Cleland performed well both on the mound and at the plate.

Hayden Cleland flexes for his teammates after sliding in safe for a RBI triple during Lumpkin’s first game of the day against Pickens County. Cleland performed well both on the mound and at the plate.

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Baseball team looks for consistency after two-game split

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The Lumpkin County High School baseball team split a two game event at Pickens County High School on Saturday, winning the first game 10-6 over Pickens before falling to Wheeler High School 11-3 in the second game.
Midfielder Reagan Spivey controls the ball away from her opponent, looking to maintain possession for the Indians.

Midfielder Reagan Spivey controls the ball away from her opponent, looking to maintain possession for the Indians.

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Girls soccer defeat is a ‘wake up call’

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The Lumpkin County High School girls soccer team dropped its first game of the season on Friday to Jackson County, 4-0 at West Jackson Middle School. Head Coach Don Brock called the game “a wake up call.
For the first time in 30 years, the Lumpkin County High School Girls Varsity Basketball team claimed a Region Tournament Championship with its win over Gilmer County on Feb. 16. Now the team is preparing for a run through the gauntlet in hopes of claiming a State Championship.

For the first time in 30 years, the Lumpkin County High School Girls Varsity Basketball team claimed a Region Tournament Championship with its win over Gilmer County on Feb. 16. Now the team is preparing for a run through the gauntlet in hopes of claiming a State Championship.

Girls basketball wins Region Championship

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
When the LCHS girls basketball team laces up its matching, purple-based Nike Kyrie 6’s before their State Playoff matchups, its two seniors will do so in a very particular way. “Left sock, right sock, left shoe, right shoe, left knee pad, right knee pad.