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Mercades Houseman, Elizabeth Walker, Kaylee Caldwell and Aniya Persaud of the Lumpkin 4x100 relay team set a school-record 50.84 second finish at Sectionals. The performance also put the 4x100 team in the State Finals for the first time in nearly three decades.

Mercades Houseman, Elizabeth Walker, Kaylee Caldwell and Aniya Persaud of the Lumpkin 4x100 relay team set a school-record 50.84 second finish at Sectionals. The performance also put the 4x100 team in the State Finals for the first time in nearly three decades.

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Record-breaking performance propels Track team into State Finals

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Highlighted by new school-record on the track and a second-place overall finish in the field, the LCHS Track team punched a ticket to the State Championship for five of its athletes with a successful performance at Sectionals on Saturday, May 8.
LCHS Senior Sarah Hunsinger finished her golf career strong, leading the Indians with a team low 110 in the Area Tournament, which landed her 14th overall.

LCHS Senior Sarah Hunsinger finished her golf career strong, leading the Indians with a team low 110 in the Area Tournament, which landed her 14th overall.

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Golfers earn Top 10 finishes at Area Tournament

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The LCHS Boys and Girls Golf teams both ended their seasons at Achasta in the Area 3 AAA Golf Tournament, with both teams finishing in the Top 10 in the area, but failing to qualify for the State Tournament. “Competition was tough,” head coach Michael Parker said of the tournament.
LCHS Senior Jared Hoch provided a leadership role for the Indians through his play on the court as No. 1 singles as well as in the way he cheered on his teammates from the sidelines.

LCHS Senior Jared Hoch provided a leadership role for the Indians through his play on the court as No. 1 singles as well as in the way he cheered on his teammates from the sidelines.

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Future looks bright for boys tennis as season ends in first round

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
What turned out to be the most successful Lumpkin Boys Tennis season in recent memory came to an end in the first round of the state playoffs as the Indians fell to Coahulla Creek on April 20.
Cady Geddings sends a volley back over the net during the Indians’ Sweet 16 matchup with GAC on April 22. Lumpkin fell 3-0, ending an incredible 15-3 run.

Cady Geddings sends a volley back over the net during the Indians’ Sweet 16 matchup with GAC on April 22. Lumpkin fell 3-0, ending an incredible 15-3 run.

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Girls tennis team ends championship season in Sweet 16

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
After an undefeated region run that saw the Indians take home both regular season and tournament region championships, the LCHS Girls Tennis team fell in the Sweet 16 round of the state tournament to Greater Atlanta Christian by a score of 3-0 on April 22.
Grace Jones launches her shot put attempt during the Area Track Tournament at White County High School, claiming region champion in the event and qualifying for sectionals.

Grace Jones launches her shot put attempt during the Area Track Tournament at White County High School, claiming region champion in the event and qualifying for sectionals.

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Track team qualifies nine to Sectionals in Area meet

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The LCHS Track team battled to a fourth place finish in the girls division and a seventh place finish in the boys division at the Area Meet at White County last Thursday and Friday, all while qualifying several athletes for sectionals, with a chance to go to the state finals on the line.
Already past the backline and goal keeper, Cassidy Fuller settles the ball before sending it through the net for the mercy-rule clinching 10th goal of the day as the Indians dismantled Coahulla Creek in their first round playoff game.

Already past the backline and goal keeper, Cassidy Fuller settles the ball before sending it through the net for the mercy-rule clinching 10th goal of the day as the Indians dismantled Coahulla Creek in their first round playoff game.

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Girls soccer tops Coahulla Creek in playoffs

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Before the LCHS girls soccer team’s first round state playoff game on April 20, head coach Don Brock had one message for his team.
Hunter Cooper (right) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a three-run home run in Lumpkin’s season finale against Dawson County on April 23.

Hunter Cooper (right) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a three-run home run in Lumpkin’s season finale against Dawson County on April 23.

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Baseball senior heroics come up just short as season ends

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
It seemed like a storybook ending. Down what had once seemed an insurmountable six runs, the Indians had cut that lead to four by the sixth inning. With the bases loaded, a frustrated left hander lumbered up to the plate in his last game for what could potentially be his last at bat.
Pictured (from left): Launie Coleman, Joshua Molina and Ansley Gilstrap practice their shooting process before their State Finals appearance. The three, along with Liv Lusky and Maddy Moyer represented the LCHS Rifle team in the GHSA State Rifle Championship where the Indians came away with an eighth place finish.

Pictured (from left): Launie Coleman, Joshua Molina and Ansley Gilstrap practice their shooting process before their State Finals appearance. The three, along with Liv Lusky and Maddy Moyer represented the LCHS Rifle team in the GHSA State Rifle Championship where the Indians came away with an eighth place finish.

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Rifle team finishes eighth in State Championship

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
By Jake Cantrell The Nugget After an undefeated season, the LCHS Rifle team competed to an eighth place finish in the GHSA 2021 State Rifle Championship on Saturday, April 24 at Ole Mill Range in Griffin.
The LCHS Girls Tennis team stopped for a photo before defeating Sonoraville High School in the first round of the state playoffs on Friday.

The LCHS Girls Tennis team stopped for a photo before defeating Sonoraville High School in the first round of the state playoffs on Friday.

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Girls tennis team wins first round of State

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
When it comes to playoffs in any sport, the saying becomes “Survive and Advance.” However, as the LCHS Girls tennis team proved on Friday, this doesn’t mean you just have to survive.
Team Captain Anthony Bauer (right) and the rest of the LCHS Rifle team set their sights on the ultimate prize, a state championship title. The team will be competing at the GHSA Three-Position Air Rifle State Championship on April 24 in Griffin.

Team Captain Anthony Bauer (right) and the rest of the LCHS Rifle team set their sights on the ultimate prize, a state championship title. The team will be competing at the GHSA Three-Position Air Rifle State Championship on April 24 in Griffin.

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Rifle team to compete in State Finals

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
With its win in the State semifinals over North Cobb High School, the Lumpkin County High School Rifle team punched its ticket to the GHSA Rifle State Finals in Griffin this Saturday.