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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...
LCHS athletic director Nicky Jenkins received the prestigious distinction of AD of the Year in Class AAA for the state of Georgia recently.

LCHS athletic director Nicky Jenkins received the prestigious distinction of AD of the Year in Class AAA for the state of Georgia recently.

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Jenkins named Class AAA Athletic Director of the Year

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
In just his second year as the athletic director (AD) for LCHS, Nicky Jenkins was named the AD of the Year for Class AAA in Georgia by the Georgia Athletic Director’s Association at its recent virtual banquet and awards ceremony.
As old rivalries renew with the realignment of Region 7-AAA, the Indians will look for big seasons from players like wide receiver Brian Cunane, Jr. (#23), shown here celebrating a touchdown reception last season.

As old rivalries renew with the realignment of Region 7-AAA, the Indians will look for big seasons from players like wide receiver Brian Cunane, Jr. (#23), shown here celebrating a touchdown reception last season.

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Region 7-AAA gets new look for 2020 football season

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
The 2020-21 sports season will see Lumpkin coaches, players and fans waving goodbye to rival East Hall, powerhouse Greater Atlanta Christian (GAC) and the Rebels of Fannin County while reigniting their long-time bad blood against West Hall, White County and Gilmer after the Georgia High School...
Members of Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams, the LC Miners and the Dahlonega Gold, take a moment for prayer before playing their first game since last season after the coronavirus pandemic delayed the start of their season. All players were thankful to be back on the diamond after the long hiatus.

Members of Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams, the LC Miners and the Dahlonega Gold, take a moment for prayer before playing their first game since last season after the coronavirus pandemic delayed the start of their season. All players were thankful to be back on the diamond after the long hiatus.

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Senior softball teams return to action

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
The Seniors of Swing, Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams the Lumpkin County Miners and the Dahlonega Gold, played their first games since last year when the two squads got together at Field #5 near the Lumpkin County Senior Center for a non-league doubleheader on Friday, May 15.
LCHS senior Hope Kenney finished her career as the all-time goal scorer and single season goals record holder.

LCHS senior Hope Kenney finished her career as the all-time goal scorer and single season goals record holder.

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Kenney repeats as Blitz Soccer Player of the Year

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Although her senior season was ended short, LCHS all-time career goal record holder Hope Kenney was named Blitz Girls Soccer Player of the Year for the second straight season thanks in large part to the indelible mark she made on the pitch while playing high school soccer.