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Nolan Wheeler celebrates signing with Newberry College at the LCHS auditorium. Pictured (back row, L to R): LCHS head wrestling coach Sean Hage, LCHS assistant wrestling coach Ed Wright, former LCHS assistant wrestling coach Kris Martin, former LCHS head wrestling coach Brian Matthews, former LCHS assistant coach Sean Mullins and former LCHS assistant wrestling coach Will Mayfield. (Front row): Wheeler’s mother Heather Wheeler, Wheeler and Wheeler’s bonus mom Rhonda Bass.

Nolan Wheeler celebrates signing with Newberry College at the LCHS auditorium. Pictured (back row, L to R): LCHS head wrestling coach Sean Hage, LCHS assistant wrestling coach Ed Wright, former LCHS assistant wrestling coach Kris Martin, former LCHS head wrestling coach Brian Matthews, former LCHS assistant coach Sean Mullins and former LCHS assistant wrestling coach Will Mayfield. (Front row): Wheeler’s mother Heather Wheeler, Wheeler and Wheeler’s bonus mom Rhonda Bass.

State Champion wrestler Nolan Wheeler signs with Newberry College

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, February 28, 2020
When LCHS wrestler Nolan Wheeler returned from the GHSA Traditional Wrestling State Championship he did so as only the second Lumpkin County wrestler to ever win three State Championship titles, securing the senior’s spot as a Lumpkin legend.
The Lumpkin varsity boys soccer team celebrates after defeating Murray County in penalty kicks to earn the team’s first win of the 2020 season.

The Lumpkin varsity boys soccer team celebrates after defeating Murray County in penalty kicks to earn the team’s first win of the 2020 season.

Lumpkin boys soccer downs Murray and Buford

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, February 28, 2020
The LCHS varsity boys soccer team improved to 2-2-0 after the Indians bounced back from a loss to North Murray by pulling out two thrilling come-from-behind victories against North Murray and Buford last week.
Lady Indians striker Hope Kenney celebrates surpassing former LCHS star Alexis Satterfield to become the all-time leading goal scorer in program history after her first of four goals versus Southeast Whitfield last week.

Lady Indians striker Hope Kenney celebrates surpassing former LCHS star Alexis Satterfield to become the all-time leading goal scorer in program history after her first of four goals versus Southeast Whitfield last week.

Hope Kenney breaks LCHS all-time soccer scoring record

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, February 27, 2020
The LCHS varsity girls soccer team went 1-1 on the pitch to improve to 2-1-0 overall for the 2020 season and watched senior striker Hope Kenney make history by becoming the program’s all-time goal scorer when Lumpkin faced off with Southeast Whitfield and Buford last week.
Number one singles player Laken Ferrell returns a volley with a cross court shot. The senior is having a terrific start to the 2020 season.

Number one singles player Laken Ferrell returns a volley with a cross court shot. The senior is having a terrific start to the 2020 season.

Lumpkin tennis teams begin season

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
After a season opening win over West Hall, the LCHS varsity tennis team has had to battle the weather and some tough opponents to start the 2020 high school tennis season.
LCMS Lady Indians striker Ciera Brooks dribbles past a defender on her way to one of her three goals in Lumpkin’s win over rival Dawson County last week.

LCMS Lady Indians striker Ciera Brooks dribbles past a defender on her way to one of her three goals in Lumpkin’s win over rival Dawson County last week.

Middle School girls soccer dominates Dawson in season opener

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
After rainy weather delayed the start of the 2020 middle school soccer season, the LCMS girls soccer team got off to a tremendous start to its season when the Lady Indians decisively defeated their neighboring rival Dawson County 7-0 in the team’s season opener on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
LCMS striker Nicholas Esqueda gets around a Dawson County defender to get inside the box in Lumpkin’s 2020 season opener last week. Esqueda scored three second half goals to help lead the Indians to a 4-0 victory.

LCMS striker Nicholas Esqueda gets around a Dawson County defender to get inside the box in Lumpkin’s 2020 season opener last week. Esqueda scored three second half goals to help lead the Indians to a 4-0 victory.

Middle school boys down rival Dawson in season opener

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Rainy weather postponed the start of the 2020 middle school soccer season, but when the LCMS boys soccer team stepped onto the pitch at the LCMS stadium on Wednesday, Feb.
LCHS senior swimmer Faith Schofield set a personal record and placed 42nd overall in the girls 100 yard freestyle during the GHSA Swim State Championship held at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center recently.

LCHS senior swimmer Faith Schofield set a personal record and placed 42nd overall in the girls 100 yard freestyle during the GHSA Swim State Championship held at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center recently.

Schofield ends senior season with third State Swimming appearance

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, February 21, 2020
Lumpkin County senior Faith Schofield finished up her final season with the LCHS swim team by setting a personal record and finishing 42nd overall in the girls 100 yard freestyle at the GHSA Swim State Championship held at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center recently.
Tucker Kirk (front center) celebrates signing with Sewanee University with his family during a ceremony held at the LCHS auditorium recently. Pictured: (back row left to right) Kirk’s father and LCHS principal Billy Kirk, Kirk’s brothers Tanner Kirk, (front row left to right) Tate Kirk, Truett Kirk and his mother Jennifer Kirk.

Tucker Kirk (front center) celebrates signing with Sewanee University with his family during a ceremony held at the LCHS auditorium recently. Pictured: (back row left to right) Kirk’s father and LCHS principal Billy Kirk, Kirk’s brothers Tanner Kirk, (front row left to right) Tate Kirk, Truett Kirk and his mother Jennifer Kirk.

Lumpkin quarterback Kirk signs with Sewanee University

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
For the past three seasons, Tucker Kirk has brought his unique talents to the LCHS football team. From his leadership ability to a powerfully accurate arm, Kirk tried to lay it all out on the gridiron for his teammates and for the glory of his school during his three seasons with the Indians.
Junior Makenzie Caldwell goes up strong against the Atom Smashers’ defense for a bucket and one during the Lady Indians’ loss to Johnson Savannah this past weekend.

Junior Makenzie Caldwell goes up strong against the Atom Smashers’ defense for a bucket and one during the Lady Indians’ loss to Johnson Savannah this past weekend.

Girls basketball makes state playoffs for first time in 12 years

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
The LCHS varsity girls basketball team, whose season was given new life after it received an at-large bid into the GHSA Girls Basketball State Playoffs, made the most of the program’s first appearance in the State Playoffs in 12 years when they battled it out with number one seed and defending...
Harris Taylor trots towards home plate after crushing a solo home run against the Lakeview Lions last week.

Harris Taylor trots towards home plate after crushing a solo home run against the Lakeview Lions last week.

Lumpkin Baseball team begins season 2-1

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
The LCHS varsity baseball team began its 2020 regular season with a 2-1 record after the Indians bounced back from a season opening loss to the Lakeview Academy Lions and defeated the Union County Panthers and the Coosa Eagles when they stepped onto the diamond last week.