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Senior point guard Gus Faulkner drives past a defender during Lumpkin’s game against Flowery Branch on Friday, Jan. 15. Faulkner led the scoring in both games last week, scoring 26 points in Tuesday’s loss to White County followed by a 22-point performance in the team’s win against Flowery Branch.

Senior point guard Gus Faulkner drives past a defender during Lumpkin’s game against Flowery Branch on Friday, Jan. 15. Faulkner led the scoring in both games last week, scoring 26 points in Tuesday’s loss to White County followed by a 22-point performance in the team’s win against Flowery Branch.

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Boys basketball bounces back with win over Flowery Branch

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
In the game of basketball, you hardly ever get a moment to slow down and reflect. Especially with Michael Parker’s fast-paced style of play. But as the final minutes of the LCHS boys basketball game versus Flowery Branch wanned, the Lumpkin offense gave time for exactly that.
The Lumpkin County High School rifle team extended its undefeated record with its seventh win of the year with a victory over Parkview High School.

The Lumpkin County High School rifle team extended its undefeated record with its seventh win of the year with a victory over Parkview High School.

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Rifle team continues strong season with seventh win

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
It took Launie Coleman just 10 shots to realize she was about to have a special day. “As soon as I finished my prone and I shot that 99, I kind of knew,” she said. “It was like ‘today I’m on point.
LCHS sophomore Lexi Pierce drives past a defender during Lumpkin’s region game versus White County last Tuesday. The Indians’ one-point overtime loss was their first region loss of the season and only their fourth loss all together this season.

LCHS sophomore Lexi Pierce drives past a defender during Lumpkin’s region game versus White County last Tuesday. The Indians’ one-point overtime loss was their first region loss of the season and only their fourth loss all together this season.

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Girls basketball drops overtime thriller against White County

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The Lumpkin County girls basketball team’s nine-game win streak that led to the team’s No. 1 ranking in the state in its classification was snapped on Tuesday in an overtime thriller against White County, as a part of a 1-1 week for the Indians.
Head basketball coach David Dowse huddles with his team during a timeout in Lumpkin County’s 99-20 win over West Hall.

Head basketball coach David Dowse huddles with his team during a timeout in Lumpkin County’s 99-20 win over West Hall.

Girls basketball continues outstanding season

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
After landing in the No. 2 spot in the state rankings for AAA, the Lumpkin County High School girls basketball team proved they belonged last week with three region wins by a combined score of 235-98, which earned them the No. 1 spot in this week’s official GHSA rankings.
Returning state placer Jack Irwin works to force his opponent flat on his back, resulting in a pin. The junior finished with pins in both matches.

Returning state placer Jack Irwin works to force his opponent flat on his back, resulting in a pin. The junior finished with pins in both matches.

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Wrestling team tops North Springs on Senior Night

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The LCHS Varsity Wrestlers culminated a season’s worth of ups and downs in their final home match and Senior Night, on Tuesday, January 5 in the Tribe House.
Junior guard Jones Harris drives past a defender toward the basket in the second half of the Indians’ game against West Hall. Harris tied for a game-high 16 points in the crucial region-win.

Junior guard Jones Harris drives past a defender toward the basket in the second half of the Indians’ game against West Hall. Harris tied for a game-high 16 points in the crucial region-win.

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Strong defense helps Indians top West Hall

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The Lumpkin County boys basketball team overcame a below average shooting performance to take a wire-to-wire victory over West Hall on Friday by a final score of 54-30. Head coach Michael Parker reiterated to his team the importance of rebounding and defending when the shots aren’t falling.
As the impacts of COVID-19 touches every part of our lives, high school basketball has not been spared, leaving pregame introductions, as well as the games that follow in jeopardy of being postponed or cancelled.

As the impacts of COVID-19 touches every part of our lives, high school basketball has not been spared, leaving pregame introductions, as well as the games that follow in jeopardy of being postponed or cancelled.

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COVID precautions cause basketball scheduling problems

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
“Frustrating” and “challenging” are some of the first words that Lumpkin County basketball coaches used when asked to describe the strange and unusual nature of the 2020-2021 high school basketball season. And those challenges may just be getting started.
The LCHS girls basketball team starting five hype each other up before the start of a game. The Indians won in commanding fashion on Saturday, beating Lakeview Academy by 64 points.

The LCHS girls basketball team starting five hype each other up before the start of a game. The Indians won in commanding fashion on Saturday, beating Lakeview Academy by 64 points.

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Basketball teams return to action after holidays

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
After a nine-day break from the action for the Christmas and New Years holidays, the LCHS basketball teams were back on the court Saturday, Jan. 2, with both boys and girls teams hosting Lakeview Academy.
Mary Mullinax puts up a shot from the low post in the the girls’ opening game of the Kelly King Holiday Classic. Mullinax scored a season-high 13 points against Fannin in the team’s first game of the tournament on Monday, December 21.

Mary Mullinax puts up a shot from the low post in the the girls’ opening game of the Kelly King Holiday Classic. Mullinax scored a season-high 13 points against Fannin in the team’s first game of the tournament on Monday, December 21.

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Girls basketball wins 3 straight at Kelly King Classic

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Facing some of the toughest teams in the state, the Lumpkin County High School girls basketball team won three straight games in the Dahlonega-hosted Kelly King Holiday Classic and are headed into the new year on a five-game winning streak.