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Lumpkin’s Tyler Cortez goes up for a basket en route to a big 78-55 win against region rival White County.

Lumpkin’s Tyler Cortez goes up for a basket en route to a big 78-55 win against region rival White County.

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Lumpkin varsity basketball teams conclude regular season

Eligha Roper
Thursday, February 19, 2026
BOYS BASKETBALL RACKS UP ALL-REGION HONORS The Lumpkin County High School boys basketball team continued their historic basketball run last week as they wrapped up the regular season with two big wins. Their first came over Chestatee on Tuesday, by a score of 64-32.
Lumpkin County wrestlers pictured: (left) sophomore Faith Jones captures her first Traditional State Championship; and (right) Greta Garbuzovas makes state history as one of the first ever four-time Girls State Champions.

Lumpkin County wrestlers pictured: (left) sophomore Faith Jones captures her first Traditional State Championship; and (right) Greta Garbuzovas makes state history as one of the first ever four-time Girls State Champions.

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Lumpkin wrestlers win State Championships

Eligha Roper
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Traditional State Championships are the Mecca of Georgia wrestling. Every athlete who steps onto that stage has survived a season full of trials and tribulations just for the chance to compete.
Lumpkin’s Jacob Merry finished as a Sectionals runner-up and has a chance to win it all at the Traditional State Championships.

Lumpkin’s Jacob Merry finished as a Sectionals runner-up and has a chance to win it all at the Traditional State Championships.

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Wrestlers take aim at State Championships

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
For wrestlers across Georgia, this is the time of year when months of hard work, conditioning, drilling and discipline finally come to a head.
The Lady Indians honored Alyssa Ford, Maddie Lee and Alayna Lindley on Senior Night.

The Lady Indians honored Alyssa Ford, Maddie Lee and Alayna Lindley on Senior Night.

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Girls basketball team victorious on Senior Night

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Lumpkin County High School girls basketball team put together an impressive week on the court, earning back‑to‑back wins over North Hall and Johnson.
The Lumpkin wrestling team battled their way to a first place finish at the 6‑AAA Traditional Region Championships.

The Lumpkin wrestling team battled their way to a first place finish at the 6‑AAA Traditional Region Championships.

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Boys wrestling squad claims Traditional Region title

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
After finishing fourth at the Regional Duals meet, the Lumpkin County wrestling team entered the Traditional Region Championships with renewed determination; the battle for the team title came down to the final matches as Lumpkin and North Hall traded blows throughout the day.
Lumpkin County goalie Chance Sprague dives for a block durning a practice drill.

Lumpkin County goalie Chance Sprague dives for a block durning a practice drill.

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Boys soccer looks to utilize experience to build success

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Lumpkin County High School boys soccer team returns to the field this week with renewed purpose; after finishing last season 6–9 and placing 5th in the Region, the Indians enter the new campaign with motivation—and a point to prove.
New Lumpkin County Girls Soccer Head Coach Abi Hunt talks things over with her team.

New Lumpkin County Girls Soccer Head Coach Abi Hunt talks things over with her team.

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Girls soccer looks to continue culture of success

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
After finishing last season with an impressive 13–4 record and a trip to the Sweet 16, the Lumpkin County High School girls’ soccer team is gearing up for another promising campaign.
Coach Scott Degraff and the Lumpkin County Girls wrestling team celebrate a pin during one of their duals.

Coach Scott Degraff and the Lumpkin County Girls wrestling team celebrate a pin during one of their duals.

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Girls wrestling team wins State Duals

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The dominance continued this week for the Lumpkin County girls’ wrestling team as they secured their second consecutive GHSA Division II Duals State Championship, capping off another undefeated duals season.