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The Lumpkin County Middle School girls celebrate their win over Gilmer County in the Mountain League Championship last week. The championship title is the second straight for the team.

The Lumpkin County Middle School girls celebrate their win over Gilmer County in the Mountain League Championship last week. The championship title is the second straight for the team.

Middle school tennis teams are Mountain League Champs

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, October 4, 2019
The LCMS tennis team completed an historic season when both the Indians and the Lady Indians won Mountain League Championship titles at the LCHS Tennis Complex on Monday, Sept. 23.
LEFT: Wyatt Windham runs over the bridge at Meeks Park during the Mountain League Championship Meet. RIGHT: Ryann Jones picks up the pace on the final stretch of the Mountain League Championship.

LEFT: Wyatt Windham runs over the bridge at Meeks Park during the Mountain League Championship Meet. RIGHT: Ryann Jones picks up the pace on the final stretch of the Mountain League Championship.

Middle school cross country excels in championship

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
The LCMS cross country team showed off its speed to earn five Top 10 individual finishes from its runners during the Mountain League Championship Meet held at Meeks Park in Blairsville, on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
LC Miner outfielder Jerome “Jackhammer” Kitchens connects for a single to centerfield during Lumpkin’s Clayton League matchup with the Pickups last week.

LC Miner outfielder Jerome “Jackhammer” Kitchens connects for a single to centerfield during Lumpkin’s Clayton League matchup with the Pickups last week.

Senior Softball—Miners finish season as Division champs

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
The Seniors of Swing, Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams the Lumpkin County Miners and the Dahlonega Gold, both completed the Clayton League 2019 season last week and will now prepare to take part in the Clayton League Championship tournament.
Lady Indian shortstop Evee Dornhecker is greeted by her teammates at home plate after she crushed a grand slam versus the North Hall Trojans last week.

Lady Indian shortstop Evee Dornhecker is greeted by her teammates at home plate after she crushed a grand slam versus the North Hall Trojans last week.

Varsity softball gears up for Region Championship Series

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
The LCHS varsity softball team finished up the 2019 regular season with two wins against conference opponents, allowing the Lady Indians the opportunity to battle it out with East Hall for the Region 7-AAA championship and guaranteeing the team home field advantage in the first round of the State...
LCMS running back Jonathan Castillo breaks free to score one of his two touchdowns versus White County.

LCMS running back Jonathan Castillo breaks free to score one of his two touchdowns versus White County.

Middle school tops White County behind powerful ground attack

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
The LCMS eighth grade football team pulled out an impressive 41-24 victory over rival White County and secured itself a spot in the playoffs when the two teams squared off at the stadium at White County Middle School on Thursday, Sept. 26.
Running back Will Wood runs by two Dawson defenders on his way to his second touchdown of the day in the Indians’ 22-14 victory.

Running back Will Wood runs by two Dawson defenders on his way to his second touchdown of the day in the Indians’ 22-14 victory.

Middle school football downs Dawson 22-14 in rivalry game

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
The LCMS eighth grade football team pulled out an impressive 22-14 victory over neighboring rival Dawson County when the Indians and the Tigers took to the field at the LCMS stadium on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Lady Indians freshman Mary Mullinax gets aggressive at the net for a kill versus West Hall at the Longhouse at the LCHS gymnasium last week.

Lady Indians freshman Mary Mullinax gets aggressive at the net for a kill versus West Hall at the Longhouse at the LCHS gymnasium last week.

Varsity volleyball team takes on Area opponents

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
The LCHS varsity volleyball team improved to 18-16 overall after dropping games to North Hall and West Hall and winning games versus Fannin and Rabun counties last week. The 2-2 week included a 1-1 record to open up area play.
Natalie Shubert, Evee Dornhecker and Lauren English celebrate after connecting for six home runs between them in the Lady Indians’ win over Cherokee Bluff last week. Shubert crushed three home runs, Dornhecker blasted two home runs and English connected for one home run in the 13-5 victory.

Natalie Shubert, Evee Dornhecker and Lauren English celebrate after connecting for six home runs between them in the Lady Indians’ win over Cherokee Bluff last week. Shubert crushed three home runs, Dornhecker blasted two home runs and English connected for one home run in the 13-5 victory.

Varsity softball stays strong versus region opponents

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
The LCHS varsity softball team continued to fare well against Region 7-AAA opponents last week to maintain its hold on second place in the region standings with two games remaining in the 2019 regular season.
The Lady Indians cross country team shows off the hardware they earned after winning the Gilmer County Cross Country Invitational last week.

The Lady Indians cross country team shows off the hardware they earned after winning the Gilmer County Cross Country Invitational last week.

Varsity cross country continues solid season

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
The LCHS cross country team continued to build and improve on its times when the Indians and Lady Indians competed in the Gilmer County Cross Country Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 17. “We have gotten off to a good start to the year,” said LCHS head cross country coach Nicky Jenkins.
LCMS running back Will Wood looks for space after receiving a handoff. Wood scored two of the Indians’ three touchdowns in a 20-0 win over Fannin County last week.

LCMS running back Will Wood looks for space after receiving a handoff. Wood scored two of the Indians’ three touchdowns in a 20-0 win over Fannin County last week.

Middle school football shines versus Fannin

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, September 20, 2019
Both the LCMS eighth grade and seventh grade football teams put in impressive performances and earned the “W” when the Indians traveled to Fannin County to take on the Rebels on Thursday, Sept. 12.