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LEFT: Lumpkin County Middle School’s Kathryn Christian flies through the air on her way to a first place finish in the Girls Long Jump during the LCMS track & field team’s home meet at the high school. RIGHT: Lumpkin County runner Steven Yorkey turns on the jets on the final stretch to earn himself a first place finish in the Boys 100 meter dash.

LEFT: Lumpkin County Middle School’s Kathryn Christian flies through the air on her way to a first place finish in the Girls Long Jump during the LCMS track & field team’s home meet at the high school. RIGHT: Lumpkin County runner Steven Yorkey turns on the jets on the final stretch to earn himself a first place finish in the Boys 100 meter dash.

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Middle school track & field shines during home meet

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
The only home track & field meet of the 2020 season for the LCMS track & field team may have been the last for the year after the Georgia High School Association recommended its member schools suspend all athletic activities until further notice last week due to concerns about the coronavirus.
All spring sports activities came to an abrupt stop last week after the Georgia High School Association recommended the suspension of spring sports due to concerns about the current Coronavirus pandemic.

All spring sports activities came to an abrupt stop last week after the Georgia High School Association recommended the suspension of spring sports due to concerns about the current Coronavirus pandemic.

GHSA suspends spring sports over coronavirus

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
After professional sports leagues closed the door or suspended their respective seasons, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) issued a statement that it would be suspending spring sports until further notice, including the State Literary meets, at the end of last week.
Midfielder Ashley Read takes a shot on goal versus the Fannin County Lady Rebels.

Midfielder Ashley Read takes a shot on goal versus the Fannin County Lady Rebels.

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Lumpkin girls soccer remains undefeated in region play

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
After a grueling non-conference schedule to start the 2020 soccer season, the LCHS varsity girls soccer team continued to outperform its Region 7-AAA opponents on the pitch when the Lady Indians defeated both North Hall and Fannin County on the road last week to improve to 4-0 in region play and...
Caleb Childs rips a two-run double down the left field line to give Lumpkin an early 2-0 lead over the Fannin County Rebels. The Indians eventually won the region matchup 5-4 after the game was called due to heavy rain and lightning.

Caleb Childs rips a two-run double down the left field line to give Lumpkin an early 2-0 lead over the Fannin County Rebels. The Indians eventually won the region matchup 5-4 after the game was called due to heavy rain and lightning.

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Lumpkin baseball tops Fannin in Region matchup

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
In what could be the last baseball game for the seniors of the LCHS varsity baseball team after the Georgia High School Association issued a suspension to the spring sports season and all sports activities due to concerns of coronavirus, the Indians eked out a 5-4 victory over Fannin County when...
Lumpkin midfielder Reagan Spivey clears a ball during the high school team’s win over Cherokee Bluff. Spivey scored one of the six goals for the Lady Indians in the victory.

Lumpkin midfielder Reagan Spivey clears a ball during the high school team’s win over Cherokee Bluff. Spivey scored one of the six goals for the Lady Indians in the victory.

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Girls soccer starts strong in Region play

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
The Lumpkin County varsity girls soccer team ended its four-game winless streak with two Region 7-AAA wins against East Hall and Cherokee Bluff last week.
LCHS shooter Ansley Gilstrap earned Top Gun honors and helped the Indians advance to the Area 6 Championship after shooting a score of 289 out of 300 during the Sub-Area Championship versus Centennial High School last week.

LCHS shooter Ansley Gilstrap earned Top Gun honors and helped the Indians advance to the Area 6 Championship after shooting a score of 289 out of 300 during the Sub-Area Championship versus Centennial High School last week.

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Rifle team wins Sub-Area Championship

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
The LCHS rifle team received stellar performances from shooters Ansley Gilstrap, Justice Turner and Joshua Molina to win the Sub-Area Championship versus Centennial High School on Wednesday, March 4.
Lady Indians all-time leading goal scorer Hope Kenney (center) celebrates signing with Truett McConnell University at a signing ceremony held at the LCHS auditorium. Pictured (left to right): Kenney’s twin brother Jack Kenney, Kenney’s sister Raini Chandler and Kenney’s mother Rachel Kenney.

Lady Indians all-time leading goal scorer Hope Kenney (center) celebrates signing with Truett McConnell University at a signing ceremony held at the LCHS auditorium. Pictured (left to right): Kenney’s twin brother Jack Kenney, Kenney’s sister Raini Chandler and Kenney’s mother Rachel Kenney.

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Soccer player Kenney signs with Truett McConnell

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Lumpkin County’s Queen of the Pitch, Hope Kenney, started off her senior season with the LCHS varsity girls soccer team by becoming the program’s all-time leading goal scorer. The prolific striker is currently at 90 goals and counting for her high school career.
LCHS tennis star Laken Ferrell (center front) celebrates signing with Piedmont College at a recent signing ceremony held at the LHS auditorium. Pictured (back row, left to right): Abbey Ferrell, LCHS head tennis coach Alan Hogan, Claire Stephens, Erin Ferrell and Jay Ferrell. (Front row): Ferrell’s mother Paige Ferrell and Ferrell’s father Steve Ferrell.

LCHS tennis star Laken Ferrell (center front) celebrates signing with Piedmont College at a recent signing ceremony held at the LHS auditorium. Pictured (back row, left to right): Abbey Ferrell, LCHS head tennis coach Alan Hogan, Claire Stephens, Erin Ferrell and Jay Ferrell. (Front row): Ferrell’s mother Paige Ferrell and Ferrell’s father Steve Ferrell.

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Tennis standout Ferrell signs with Piedmont College

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
LCHS’s number one singles star Laken Ferrell has been making a name for himself on the tennis court since he joined the team his freshman year.
Ansley Gilstrap shot a personal best 288 to earn Top Gun honors and help her team defeat Gainesville in the team’s final match of the 2019-2020 regular season.

Ansley Gilstrap shot a personal best 288 to earn Top Gun honors and help her team defeat Gainesville in the team’s final match of the 2019-2020 regular season.

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High school rifle team ends regular season with a bang

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The LCHS rifle team concluded its 2019-2020 regular season with a bang last week when they toppled neighboring rival Dawson County at the start of the week and then shot a season high team score to defeat Gainesville High School to finish the week.
Lumpkin County’s Dalton Caldwell slides safely into home plate to score a run in Lumpkin’s 3-0 win over the Union County Panthers in their 2020 home opener on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Lumpkin County’s Dalton Caldwell slides safely into home plate to score a run in Lumpkin’s 3-0 win over the Union County Panthers in their 2020 home opener on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Baseball team evens record ahead of region play

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The Lumpkin varsity baseball team finally got the opportunity to play at its home field for the first time during the 2020 season and went 2-1 on the diamond last week to secure a .500 record going into Region 7-AAA play.