Sports

LCHS rifle team tops Parkview for first win

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
The LCHS rifle team bounced back from its season-opening loss to defending Area Champions North Gwinnett and secured its first win of the 2019-2020 season when they defeated Parkview 1,110-1,058 on the road on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Lumpkin rifle team member Levi Caldwell sets his sights on his target during a recent match. Caldwell shot 267 in the Indians’ win over Parkview last week.

Lumpkin rifle team member Levi Caldwell sets his sights on his target during a recent match. Caldwell shot 267 in the Indians’ win over Parkview last week.

LCHS rifle team tops Parkview for first win

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
The LCHS rifle team bounced back from its season-opening loss to defending Area Champions North Gwinnett and secured its first win of the 2019-2020 season when they defeated Parkview 1,110-1,058 on the road on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Lumpkin wrestler Levi Seabolt ties up his opponent before flipping him onto his back.

Lumpkin wrestler Levi Seabolt ties up his opponent before flipping him onto his back.

Coach set to continue Lumpkin wrestling’s legacy of excellence

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, November 22, 2019
In his first year coaching the LCHS wrestling team, LCHS head wrestling coach Sean Hage is ready to continue the legacy of excellence that the Indians have enjoyed over the years in the 2019-2020 season by  bringing a new perspective to his wrestlers.
The Lady Indians celebrate LCHS head girls basketball coach David Dowse’s 200th career win after defeating the Chestatee Lady War Eagles in Lumpkin’s 2019-2020 season opener.

The Lady Indians celebrate LCHS head girls basketball coach David Dowse’s 200th career win after defeating the Chestatee Lady War Eagles in Lumpkin’s 2019-2020 season opener.

Dowse earns 200th win, Lady Indians start season 2-0

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
It was a sensational start to the 2019-2020 season for the LCHS varsity girls basketball team as Lady Indians’ head coach David Dowse earned the 200th win of his career and the Lady Indians began the season with a 2-0 record by defeating Chestatee and White County last week.
First-year middle school head boys basketball coach Daniel McCrary directs his players during their game against the Pickens County Dragons at the LCMS gym last week.

First-year middle school head boys basketball coach Daniel McCrary directs his players during their game against the Pickens County Dragons at the LCMS gym last week.

McCrary looks to bring intensity to LCMS boys basketball season

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
In his first year at the helm of the LCMS boys seventh and eighth grade basketball teams, head coach and LCHS alum Daniel McCrary is hoping to instill lessons that will help his players on and off the court.
Lumpkin's Madison Powell makes a short jumper on her way to scoring 19 points versus the Union County Lady Panthers last week.

Lumpkin's Madison Powell makes a short jumper on her way to scoring 19 points versus the Union County Lady Panthers last week.

Lumpkin 8th grade girls 2-1 to start season

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
The LCMS eighth grade girls basketball team looks to be on track to defend its Mountain League Championship title this season after the team started the 2019-2020 season with a 2-1 record. “These eighth grade ladies have got it going on,” said LCMS assistant girls basketball coach Laura Wilson.
LCHS rifle team member Liv Lusky looks down her sights during the prone position portion of competition versus North Gwinnett last week.

LCHS rifle team member Liv Lusky looks down her sights during the prone position portion of competition versus North Gwinnett last week.

LCHS Riflery - Indians nearly upset defending Area Champs

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
The LCHS rifle team fell just short of pulling out a big upset in its 2019-2020 season opener when the Indians took to the new facilities at the Indian Hunting Grounds Rifle Range to take aim at defending Area Champions North Gwinnett on Thursday, Nov. 14.
Lady Indians swimmer Faith Schofield celebrates qualifying for the State Swim Meet in the girls 100 yard freestyle during the LCHS swim team’s first meet of the 2019-2020 season.

Lady Indians swimmer Faith Schofield celebrates qualifying for the State Swim Meet in the girls 100 yard freestyle during the LCHS swim team’s first meet of the 2019-2020 season.

Swim team dives into new season

GREG FINAN JR.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
LCHS senior swimmer Faith Schofield put in a State qualifying performance in the girls 100 yard freestyle race and the LCHS swim team defeated their neighboring region rivals Dawson County when the Indians and Lady Indians took to the pool at the Cumming Aquatic Center for the Forsyth Central...
The Lumpkin County JROTC Raider team is pictured after the awards ceremony at the State Competition at Spalding High School. Pictured (from left) standing: Ashlyn Jewell, Mario Mendoza, Chase Cootware, Emily Martinez, Tatianna Lovell, Dane Sexton, Bailey Amey, Cody Gaddis, Madison Rodgers, Reece Butler and coach Jeff Moran. (Kneeling) Brigham Talton, Melia Matkovic and Levi Bennett.

The Lumpkin County JROTC Raider team is pictured after the awards ceremony at the State Competition at Spalding High School. Pictured (from left) standing: Ashlyn Jewell, Mario Mendoza, Chase Cootware, Emily Martinez, Tatianna Lovell, Dane Sexton, Bailey Amey, Cody Gaddis, Madison Rodgers, Reece Butler and coach Jeff Moran. (Kneeling) Brigham Talton, Melia Matkovic and Levi Bennett.

JROTC Raider Team earns first place at Cass Raider Challenge

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The Lumpkin County JROTC Raider Team competed in six multi-program competitions this season and earned trophies from each one. The team even brought home a first place overall trophy at the Cass High School Raider Challenge.
Lady Indians point guard Isabel Davenport goes up and drains a contested three-pointer against the Lady Panthers. Davenport knocked down 22 points in the Lumpkin victory.

Lady Indians point guard Isabel Davenport goes up and drains a contested three-pointer against the Lady Panthers. Davenport knocked down 22 points in the Lumpkin victory.

Girls basketball - Lumpkin earns scrimmage win over Jackson

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Despite six of the nine players on the LCHS varsity girls basketball team roster being freshman, LCHS head girls basketball coach David Dowse believes that his players are poised to make a strong run during the 2019-2020 season.