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The Lumpkin County High School boys cross country team sprints into their State Championship race.

The Lumpkin County High School boys cross country team sprints into their State Championship race.

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Cross country teams earn great finishes at State

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
It was a huge weekend for the Lumpkin County High School cross country teams as they competed in their State Championship meet in Carrollton on November 8, each team was able to cap off strong seasons with great placements.
Gaby Luper and her Lumpkin teammates cheer on the squad from the sideline.

Gaby Luper and her Lumpkin teammates cheer on the squad from the sideline.

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Lumpkin wrestling kicks off regular season melee

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Lumpkin County high school wrestling teams had a great start to the regular season this week, as both the boys and girls teams came away with first-place finishes in their respective meets.
Lumpkin County Girls Basketball head coach Brian Richerson talks strategy with his team.

Lumpkin County Girls Basketball head coach Brian Richerson talks strategy with his team.

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Basketball teams open season with wins

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
There were a lot of questions going into this week’s scrimmage game for the Lumpkin County High School basketball teams. How would the girls’ team look under the new leadership of Head Coach Brian Richerson, and how would they compete?
Lumpkin County’s defense charges at the Pickens offensive line during a fourth down play in last week’s matchup.

Lumpkin County’s defense charges at the Pickens offensive line during a fourth down play in last week’s matchup.

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Lumpkin football advances to State Playoffs for fourth straight year

Eligha Roper
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Last week’s victory over Pickens County signaled the fourth straight year that the Lumpkin County football team has been able to punch their tickets to the State Playoffs, for the Indians, everything came down to this matchup: a win effectively confirmed their spot in the playoffs, and a loss would...
The Lumpkin rifle team scopes out their targets at their meet against North Forsyth.

The Lumpkin rifle team scopes out their targets at their meet against North Forsyth.

Lumpkin rifle season gets underway with victories

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
By James Wright / Special to The Nugget  -------------  The Lumpkin County High School rifle team began their season with a match at Parkview High School on Wednesday, October 22, the match consisted of paper targets instead of the electronic targets the team is accustomed to training and competing...
Lumpkin runners, from left, Evan Good, Witt Windham and Paulo Ramirez sprint into last week’s Sectionals race.

Lumpkin runners, from left, Evan Good, Witt Windham and Paulo Ramirez sprint into last week’s Sectionals race.

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Lumpkin cross country competes at Sectionals

Eligha Roper
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School cross country team competed in their Sectionals meet last week at Heritage-Catoosa High School in Ringgold, the boys’ squad came away with a third-place overall finish as a team with 115 points, North Hall finished second with 95 points and Oconee placed first with 55...
Lumpkin County’s Tia Sparks eyes a hit during last week’s Game Three matchup against Southeast Bulloch.

Lumpkin County’s Tia Sparks eyes a hit during last week’s Game Three matchup against Southeast Bulloch.

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Lumpkin softball team wraps up season in State Sweet 16

Eligha Roper
Thursday, October 30, 2025
The Lady Indians softball season reached its conclusion last week as they battled things out against Southeast Bulloch, and the outcome was decided after three games, with Bulloch etching out a win in Game Three in extra innings.
Lumpkin County’s defensive line faces off with Dawson’s offense.

Lumpkin County’s defensive line faces off with Dawson’s offense.

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Lumpkin football clashes with rival Dawson County

Eligha Roper
Thursday, October 30, 2025
This week marks the second straight loss for the Lumpkin County High School football team; coming off the previous week’s 35-12 loss to Region Six AAA Champions North Hall, The Tribe came up short to region rivals Dawson 31-14. Their overall record now stands at 5-4, and 3-3 in region competition.
Asher Smith saw exceptional growth throughout the season. He went from finishing 27th place his first race to placing 13th in this year’s final race.

Asher Smith saw exceptional growth throughout the season. He went from finishing 27th place his first race to placing 13th in this year’s final race.

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Mountain bike team picks up two big wins

Eligha Roper
Thursday, October 30, 2025
The Lumpkin County Mountain Bike team wrapped up another stellar season after picking up two huge wins, both at their Eastern Conference meet and at their State Championship race - the squad earned a first-place finish in the Eastern Conference for Division I against a stacked field of 24...
The Lady Indians celebrate their blowout win over Riverdale, which allowed the team to advance in the State Playoffs.

The Lady Indians celebrate their blowout win over Riverdale, which allowed the team to advance in the State Playoffs.

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Lumpkin softball advances to State Sweet 16

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
By Mathiel Mendoza &   Eligha Roper / The Nugget   ---------   They say all lucky things come in threes, which was untrue for the Lady Indians softball team this past week during their first State Playoff matchup against Riverdale.