Sports

The Lumpkin County boys basketball team celebrates their historic start after defeating GAC.

The Lumpkin County boys basketball team celebrates their historic start after defeating GAC.

Boys basketball topples GAC and improves to 8-0

Eight is the magic number for the Lumpkin County High School basketball team. Last week, the team was able to write some history of their own following a 44-37 win over Greater Atlanta Christian. The squad improved their overall standing to 8-0 and 1-0 in Region Six AAA competition.
Jack Fugich puts in the work at one of the swim team’s recent practices.

Jack Fugich puts in the work at one of the swim team’s recent practices.

Swimmers make a splash in heated pool

The Lumpkin County High School swim team has been breaking in the newly installed pool heater since the start of their season. The chance at being able to practice in a local pool was a little bit murky at the start of the year.
The 14U flag football team shows off their new State Championship trophy.

The 14U flag football team shows off their new State Championship trophy.

Local 14U flag football team wins State Championship

The Lumpkin County 14U Parks & Rec flag football team battled their way to a State Championship victory on December 7. The team dominated their way through some of the best teams the State had to offer. In the Playoffs the squad defeated Dooly 46-8, Hall County 28-6 and in the finals Cherokee 13-0.
The Lady Indians wrestling team’s seniors celebrated their night with a win over Carrollton.

The Lady Indians wrestling team’s seniors celebrated their night with a win over Carrollton.

Girls wrestling topples Carrollton on Senior Night

It was another busy week of action for the Lumpkin County High School wrestling teams as they competed in several meets, the girls team hosted their annual Senior Night, picking up a 66-18 win over Carrollton, and then competed in a duals meet at Gilmer High School.
Lumpkin County soccer senior standout Kaitlyn Johnson celebrates her college signing with her family and coaches.

Lumpkin County soccer senior standout Kaitlyn Johnson celebrates her college signing with her family and coaches.

LCHS soccer star Johnson signs with Catawba

Soccer is a very difficult sport in which to reach the collegiate level, plus it’s seen as a world sport, therefore the competitive nature of the recruiting process can be even more competitive.
J.T. Wright has been on a roll as of late, setting school records and making his official commitment to college.

J.T. Wright has been on a roll as of late, setting school records and making his official commitment to college.

Rifle team standout Wright to compete in college

J.T. Wright has been pretty busy the last few weeks, the local top shot made his official commitment to Morehead State College and during one of this week’s meets he set a new individual school record for highest score shooting a 298/300.
The LCHS rifle team takes aim during a recent match.

The LCHS rifle team takes aim during a recent match.

Lumpkin rifle team downs Stone Mountain with season-high score

The Lumpkin County High School rifle team scored a season-high 1,134 at home in their victory against Stone Mountain.  LCHS team members showed that they can apply techniques learned in practice and keep a calm demeanor to help them achieve success.
Nora Garbuzovas, Faith Jones, Mattie Mendoza and Greta Garbuzovas each came away as Gulf Coast Clash Champions in Moblie, Ala.

Nora Garbuzovas, Faith Jones, Mattie Mendoza and Greta Garbuzovas each came away as Gulf Coast Clash Champions in Moblie, Ala.

Lumpkin team continues to set standard for girls wrestling

The Lady Indians High School wrestling team continues to set the standard for girls wrestling in the state and maybe even the entire southeast region of the United States. The team saw two dominant performances last week as they ventured to Mobile, Alabama and Jackson County.
Lumpkin County’s Maddie Lee blows by a defender during a matchup earlier this season.

Lumpkin County’s Maddie Lee blows by a defender during a matchup earlier this season.

Lumpkin basketball teams pick up wins at Truett McConnell

For the first time since 2015 The Lumpkin County High School boys basketball team is 6-0. The squad made the trip to Truett McConnell last weekend and faced off against Walnut Grove. In a display of strength, the Indians were able to come away with a 69-39 win.
Rileigh Raftelis signs her commitment to attend Georgia College as a soccer player.

Rileigh Raftelis signs her commitment to attend Georgia College as a soccer player.

LCHS soccer player Raftelis signs with Georgia College

Reaching the collegiate level of sports has become increasingly difficult in recent years, with the transfer portal and NIL deals, an already daunting task has become more and more difficult as players shuffle around looking for opportunities.