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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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