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Grace Jones delivers a bases-clearing double in Lumpkin’s 15-0 run-rule victory over the West Hall Lady Spartans last week.

Grace Jones delivers a bases-clearing double in Lumpkin’s 15-0 run-rule victory over the West Hall Lady Spartans last week.

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Lumpkin softball jumps to second place in Region

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
After surviving a tough non-conference schedule to start the 2020 season, the LCHS varsity softball team’s struggles to score runs vanished when the Lady Indians outscored two Region 7-AAA opponents 31-4 last week to improve to 3-1 in region play and 5-5 overall.
The Lumpkin County Indians football team will finally get a chance to play its first game of the 2020 season this coming Friday, Sept. 4. The Indians will host Franklin County at the Burial Grounds at Cottrell Field. Kick-off is set for 7:30 p.m.

The Lumpkin County Indians football team will finally get a chance to play its first game of the 2020 season this coming Friday, Sept. 4. The Indians will host Franklin County at the Burial Grounds at Cottrell Field. Kick-off is set for 7:30 p.m.

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New football game day procedures aim to combat COVID-19 spread

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
With the Georgia High School Association remaining steadfast to their decision to start the 2020 high school football season on Sept.
Lady Indians player Makenzie Caldwell records a kill against North Oconee. Caldwell was instrumental in Lumpkin’s victory over North Oconee last week and in the team’s historic 12-1 start to the 2020 season.

Lady Indians player Makenzie Caldwell records a kill against North Oconee. Caldwell was instrumental in Lumpkin’s victory over North Oconee last week and in the team’s historic 12-1 start to the 2020 season.

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Volleyball team’s 12-1 start is best in program history

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
The LCHS varsity volleyball team won five games against tough non-conference opponents last week to jump out to the best start to a season in the program’s history.
Lady Indians right fielder Haley Voyles slides in safely at home after a wild pitch by White County’s pitcher. Voyles had a solid performance against the Lady Warriors in the Lumpkin win.

Lady Indians right fielder Haley Voyles slides in safely at home after a wild pitch by White County’s pitcher. Voyles had a solid performance against the Lady Warriors in the Lumpkin win.

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LCHS softball team starts region play 1-1

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The LCHS varsity softball team started off Region 7-AAA play with a 1-1 record after falling to the Gilmer County Lady Bobcats before ending a three-game skid to defeat the White County Lady Warriors last week.
LC Miner outfielder Greg “Golden Boy” Lewis burns the Rabun outfielders with a hit to the gap for a two-run, inside-the-park home run against the Relics on August 19.

LC Miner outfielder Greg “Golden Boy” Lewis burns the Rabun outfielders with a hit to the gap for a two-run, inside-the-park home run against the Relics on August 19.

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Senior softball—LC Miners take down Rabun in league play

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The Seniors of Swing, Lumpkin County’s two senior softball squads the Lumpkin County Miners and the Dahlonega Gold, both took to the softball fields last week for Clayton League doubleheaders.
Isabel Davenport gets the upper hand with a deft touch at the net for a Lumpkin point versus Rabun. Davenport has upped her aggressiveness this season and continues, alongside Kiersta Trammell as part of Lumpkin’s setting dynamic duo.

Isabel Davenport gets the upper hand with a deft touch at the net for a Lumpkin point versus Rabun. Davenport has upped her aggressiveness this season and continues, alongside Kiersta Trammell as part of Lumpkin’s setting dynamic duo.

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Lumpkin volleyball team improves to 7-1

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The LCHS varsity volleyball team continued its hot start to the 2020 season when the Lady Indians went 3-0 last week to improved their overall record to 7-1. “I am just so proud of this team for all that they have accomplished already this season,” said LCHS head volleyball coach Haley Dibble.
LCHS head football coach Caleb Sorrells huddles up with his players during the first day of mandatory practice on Monday.

LCHS head football coach Caleb Sorrells huddles up with his players during the first day of mandatory practice on Monday.

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High School Sports — GHSA lifts more restrictions

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) in collaboration with the Sports Medicine Advisory Council lifted more restrictions for high school athletics to be implemented this week after the two bodies met during their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 22.
North Georgia fall sports

North Georgia fall sports

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North Georgia Sports—Start of fall seasons delayed by PBC

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
The Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Board of Directors, made up of the presidents and chancellors of the league’s institutions, voted unanimously last week to delay all fall competition; including cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and women’s golf; until Oct.
Don "Powerhouse" Paul blasts a pitch down the third base line for a RBI double in game two of the Miners' doubleheader versus Upstate. Paul went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a triple and three RBIs in Lumpkin's game two matchup with Upstate.

Don "Powerhouse" Paul blasts a pitch down the third base line for a RBI double in game two of the Miners' doubleheader versus Upstate. Paul went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a triple and three RBIs in Lumpkin's game two matchup with Upstate.

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Senior softball--Miners keep top spot in League

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
The Seniors of Swing, Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams the Lumpkin County Miners and the Dahlonega Gold, both competed in Clayton League doubleheaders on Wednesday, July 22, to different results.
LC Miners infielder “In” Vince “Able” Adams blasts a pitch over the fence for a home run against the Franklin Old Bones. Adams had a perfect day at the plate, going 7-for-7 with eight RBIs in the lead-off spot for the Miners.

LC Miners infielder “In” Vince “Able” Adams blasts a pitch over the fence for a home run against the Franklin Old Bones. Adams had a perfect day at the plate, going 7-for-7 with eight RBIs in the lead-off spot for the Miners.

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Senior Softball—Miners sweep Old Bones to take possession of first place

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
The Lumpkin County Miners senior softball team continued their hot start to the 2020 Clayton League season and secured sole possession of first place in the league standings when they swept the Franklin Old Bones during a doubleheader battle between the league’s top two teams on Field #6 at the...