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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.
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.