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Former LCHS basketball standout Jack Howard dribbles past a defender for two points, displaying the skills that helped him become a UNG Nighthawk. Howard, who stepped away from the sport he loved for a short time, will be back on the court for his last year of college eligibility after transferring to Reinhardt University and joining the Eagles’ basketball program.

Former LCHS basketball standout Jack Howard dribbles past a defender for two points, displaying the skills that helped him become a UNG Nighthawk. Howard, who stepped away from the sport he loved for a short time, will be back on the court for his last year of college eligibility after transferring to Reinhardt University and joining the Eagles’ basketball program.

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Former Lumpkin star Howard to continue basketball career at Reinhardt

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
When former Lumpkin County High School standout and University of North Georgia Nighthawk Jack Howard stepped away from the game of basketball due to a variety of personal trials and tribulations, it appeared that the game he loved and his glory days on the court were to be a distant memory.
The GHSA has required that all summer workouts are voluntary and are for conditioning only with no balls or sports specific equipment.

The GHSA has required that all summer workouts are voluntary and are for conditioning only with no balls or sports specific equipment.

—GHSA increases group size for high school team workouts

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
A week after allowing high school sports activities to resume on a restricted basis for conditioning workouts, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) elected to increase the number of participants in each workout group from 20 to 25 at the start of this week.
Jim “Junkyard Dog” Ehlers connects for one of his four hits in the first game of a two-game set versus the Franklin Old Bones. Ehlers went 4-for-4 at the plate for Dahonega Gold in game one.

Jim “Junkyard Dog” Ehlers connects for one of his four hits in the first game of a two-game set versus the Franklin Old Bones. Ehlers went 4-for-4 at the plate for Dahonega Gold in game one.

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SENIOR SOFTBALL — Dahlonega Gold split doubleheader with Old Bones in lead up to Clayton League season opener

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The Dahlonega Gold, one of Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams, split a non-league doubleheader versus the Franklin Old Bones on Friday, June 12, less than a week before the scheduled start to the 2020 Clayton League Senior Softball season.
Lumpkin coaches plan to tackle racial awareness

Lumpkin coaches plan to tackle racial awareness

MORE THAN A GAME: Lumpkin coaches plan to tackle racial awareness

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
When Lumpkin County’s student athletes return to sports activities this week, coaches are preparing to have a difficult conversation; one which can not be ignored nor avoided; surrounding the death of George Floyd and the ensuing worldwide protests on racial inequality and police brutality with...
Miners newcomer Greg “Golden Boy” Lewis races toward third base for a lead-off triple versus the Relics. Lewis finished game two of the doubleheader 3-for-3 at the plate.

Miners newcomer Greg “Golden Boy” Lewis races toward third base for a lead-off triple versus the Relics. Lewis finished game two of the doubleheader 3-for-3 at the plate.

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SENIOR SOFTBALL: Lumpkin Miners split doubleheader versus Rabun Relics

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
The Lumpkin County Miners, one of the county’s two senior softball teams, split a non-league doubleheader versus the Rabun County Relics on Wednesday, June 3, in preparation for Clayton League play to begin on June 17.
Rodeo fans will have to wait until the fall in order to catch all the dirt-stomping action of the Mountain Top Rodeo at R-Ranch after the event was moved to October 31 and November 1 due to coronavirus precautions.

Rodeo fans will have to wait until the fall in order to catch all the dirt-stomping action of the Mountain Top Rodeo at R-Ranch after the event was moved to October 31 and November 1 due to coronavirus precautions.

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Mountain Top Rodeo moved to Oct. 31-Nov. 1

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
The Mountain Top Rodeo at R-Ranch, a summer tradition going on its 31st year, has been moved to October 31st and November 1st due to the coronavirus pandemic. The move will make this year’s rodeo the first fall rodeo in the event’s history.
Katy Carroll boots the ball forward to her strikers during a match this past season. Carroll and the other 11 Lady Indian senior players were all selected for the Region 7-AAA All-Region team recently.

Katy Carroll boots the ball forward to her strikers during a match this past season. Carroll and the other 11 Lady Indian senior players were all selected for the Region 7-AAA All-Region team recently.

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Lumpkin soccer teams earn All-Region recognition

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, June 5, 2020
Region 7-AAA coaches decided to honor its member schools’ senior players, who had their final season stolen from them due to the coronavirus pandemic, when they announced the 2020 All-Region team selections recently.
COVID-19 could disrupt sports schedules

COVID-19 could disrupt sports schedules

COVID-19 could disrupt sports schedules

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, June 5, 2020
With the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) allowing restricted conditioning to resume for high school athletics on June 8, it appears that if school resumes, Fall sports may be on track to having a normal season after the Spring sports season and the 2019-20 school year was cut short due to...
LCHS guidelines for returning to practice

LCHS guidelines for returning to practice

LCHS guidelines for returning to practice

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
To athletes and parents—We are excited to be able to have you back on campus for voluntary athletic conditioning starting June 8, 2020. Specific times, dates, and locations will be dependent upon your sport and how your coach decides it is best to handle these workouts given the restrictions.
Schools receive guidance for resuming sports

Schools receive guidance for resuming sports

Schools receive guidance for resuming sports

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, May 29, 2020
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) released a return-to-activity guidance document to its 51 member state high school associations, including the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), for each to consider when planning how to reopen high school athletics and other...