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While Jackson County managed to score three goals on the night, Efrain Contreras turned away several more goal-scoring opportunities to give his team a chance.

While Jackson County managed to score three goals on the night, Efrain Contreras turned away several more goal-scoring opportunities to give his team a chance.

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Boys soccer topped by Jackson County

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
In his second year as head coach of the LCHS boys soccer team, Bill Madigan isn’t asking for too much. He just wants his whole team available. “The two years I’ve been here, we’ve played two matches with our starting 11 and it’s a challenge,” Madigan said.
The LCHS varsity girls soccer team celebrates its 10-0 win over Chestatee High School on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The team finished off their opponents via mercy rule thanks in large part to a Nicole Limehouse hat trick.

The LCHS varsity girls soccer team celebrates its 10-0 win over Chestatee High School on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The team finished off their opponents via mercy rule thanks in large part to a Nicole Limehouse hat trick.

Girls soccer displays dominance over Chestatee

News Staff
Thursday, February 18, 2021
The Lumpkin County High School girls soccer team took down Chestatee High School in dominating fashion on Tuesday, Feb. 9, ending the game early with a 10-0 mercy rule victory.
Lumpkin senior captain Gus Faulkner drives to the basket in the Indians’ region tournament game against North Hall.

Lumpkin senior captain Gus Faulkner drives to the basket in the Indians’ region tournament game against North Hall.

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Boys basketball season ends in Region Tournament

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Entering the season, the expectations for the LCHS boys basketball team were set pretty low by many in the region.
Senior leader Dylan Bodney is excited for one last ride with his friends this season as the 2021 boys soccer season gets underway. “Knowing that it can stop at anytime, due to Coronavirus, I think I see everyone giving it their all,” Bodney said. “All 11 of us out there giving it 100 percent. You can’t ask for anything more...It’s going to be a good year and I hope it doesn’t end early.”

Senior leader Dylan Bodney is excited for one last ride with his friends this season as the 2021 boys soccer season gets underway. “Knowing that it can stop at anytime, due to Coronavirus, I think I see everyone giving it their all,” Bodney said. “All 11 of us out there giving it 100 percent. You can’t ask for anything more...It’s going to be a good year and I hope it doesn’t end early.”

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Boys soccer is ready to make a memorable season

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, February 18, 2021
“Leave a Legacy” That’s LCHS boys soccer head coach Bill Madigan’s charge to the 10 seniors on his team. “Going in, we’re very senior heavy. We have 10 seniors and that’s unique in itself,” Madigan said. “...I just want them to be invested in what we’re doing.
Senior MaKenzie Caldwell is greeted by her teammates as her name is announced with the starting lineup on Senior Night last Tuesday. Caldwell and fellow senior Isabel Davenport represent the first class head coach David Dowse has coached from freshmen to seniors.

Senior MaKenzie Caldwell is greeted by her teammates as her name is announced with the starting lineup on Senior Night last Tuesday. Caldwell and fellow senior Isabel Davenport represent the first class head coach David Dowse has coached from freshmen to seniors.

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Girls basketball battles their way to State

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The LCHS girls basketball team’s ninth straight win meant a little more, leaving head coach David Dowse feeling emotional. “There’s a lot of emotions,” he said. “Happy, relieved, a lot of things.
The LCHS wrestling team managed to punch nine tickets to the GHSA Traditional Wrestling State Tournament. The team sent nine qualified wrestlers and two alternates to compete in Macon each having the chance to cement their legacy in wrestling history as a state champion.

The LCHS wrestling team managed to punch nine tickets to the GHSA Traditional Wrestling State Tournament. The team sent nine qualified wrestlers and two alternates to compete in Macon each having the chance to cement their legacy in wrestling history as a state champion.

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Wrestling team sends nine individuals to State

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Immediately following the disappointment of not making the Team Duals State Tournament, LCHS Wrestling head coach Sean Hage responded optimistically, saying he wouldn’t be surprised if his whole lineup made it to state as individuals.
LCHS seniors (from left) Drew Allison, Brian Cunane, Chandler Pulley, head coach Michael Parker, Gus Faulkner, team manager JoJo Allison and Jacob Emmett celebrate a big win on Senior Night. The senior class was sent out with a 68-48 win and now prepare for a chance to go to the state tournament with a win in the first round of the region tournament on Thursday against North Hall.

LCHS seniors (from left) Drew Allison, Brian Cunane, Chandler Pulley, head coach Michael Parker, Gus Faulkner, team manager JoJo Allison and Jacob Emmett celebrate a big win on Senior Night. The senior class was sent out with a 68-48 win and now prepare for a chance to go to the state tournament with a win in the first round of the region tournament on Thursday against North Hall.

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Boys basketball celebrates senior night with win

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The LCHS boys basketball team celebrated the team’s five seniors in their final home game at The Longhouse on Tuesday, Feb. 2, sending them off with a win over West Hall, 68-48. For senior Brian Cunane, that was the most important thing.
MaKenzie Caldwell dribbles down the court on the fast break after getting a steal during Tuesday’s game at North Hall. Caldwell led the team with three of the team’s 10 steals, which helped the team shut down the Trojans’ offense and keep their win streak alive.

MaKenzie Caldwell dribbles down the court on the fast break after getting a steal during Tuesday’s game at North Hall. Caldwell led the team with three of the team’s 10 steals, which helped the team shut down the Trojans’ offense and keep their win streak alive.

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Girls basketball maintains strong play with two more region wins

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Another stretch of dominating performances summarized the week for the Lumpkin County High School girls basketball team as they grabbed two more region wins in commanding fashion over North Hall and Cherokee Bluff.
Junior guard Jones Harris puts up a shot in the team’s nail-bitting one-point loss to North Hall on Tuesday. Harris led the team with 19 points despite getting into a bit of foul trouble throughout the game.

Junior guard Jones Harris puts up a shot in the team’s nail-bitting one-point loss to North Hall on Tuesday. Harris led the team with 19 points despite getting into a bit of foul trouble throughout the game.

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Boys basketball suffers heartbreaking loss to North Hall

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, February 4, 2021
A controversial finish marred a crucial matchup between the LCHS boys basketball team and North Hall on Tuesday, January 26, as the Indians fell by one point on a last second score from the Trojans, 53-52.
Lumpkin sophomore Nicole Limehouse strikes on goal in Lumpkin’s first action of the season, a scrimmage against East Hall on Thursday.

Lumpkin sophomore Nicole Limehouse strikes on goal in Lumpkin’s first action of the season, a scrimmage against East Hall on Thursday.

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Lumpkin County girls soccer readies for season

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, February 4, 2021
After the devastation of losing the majority of what they feel would’ve been a successful season, the LCHS girls soccer team is ready to begin again in 2021. And it’s that feeling of having the game suddenly ripped out from under you that head coach Don Brock says is driving his team this year.