Lumpkin County eighth grader Cal Faulkner has the tools to develop into a strong quarterback, says LCMS coach Darren Glenn.

LCHS football fans were in for a special surprise during Friday’s game as Cason Brinson, whose disability keeps him from playing the sport he loves with the team he loves, was given the opportunity to run a play, taking the ball 80 yards for the lone touchdown in Lumpkin’s 41-6 defeat at the hands of Cherokee Bluff.

The Lumpkin County girls cross country team was led by Abbie Hilchie, who finished in 16th place overall. The Lumpkin County boys were led by freshman Ben Sherrill with an 18th place overall finish.

Addie Rucker focuses in to get a perfect set while teammates Reagan Spivey, Isabel Davenport, Kiersta Trammell and Victoria Crotzer look to react in time to get the ball back over the net during Lumpkin’s second round playoff match.

Caleb Norrell carries the ball during a kickoff return against North Hall on Friday. Norrell led the Indians with five receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown as the first Lumpkin receiver to have over 100 yards in one game since Austin Pierce in 2015.

Natalie Shubert comes on in relief to pitch during Game 2 of Lumpkin’s first round state playoff matchup with Rockmart.

The Lumpkin County varsity volleyball team celebrates a winning point versus White County. The victory helped the Lady Indians clinch a spot in the State Tournament.

Lumpkin’s Emmie Graham helped the Lady Indians with her bat and in the pitcher’s circle in last week’s action.

From left: head coach Brooke Flakes, Will Routhier, Sam Edwards, Wyatt Windham, Hagen Glenn, Cooper Marling and Jackson Marling.

Emmie Graham delivers a pitch versus North Hall. The Lady Indians’ ace was dominant once again.