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Lumpkin wrestler Ethan Kline squeezes the strength out of his opponent to get his shoulders to the mat for a win by pin during the Murray County Invitational this past weekend.

Lumpkin wrestler Ethan Kline squeezes the strength out of his opponent to get his shoulders to the mat for a win by pin during the Murray County Invitational this past weekend.

Lumpkin wrestling shows off strength before Region Duals

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
The LCHS varsity wrestling team finished up its busy holiday break with success when the Indians competed in the Murray County Indian Invitational hosted by Murray High School on Saturday, Jan. 4.
Lumpkin County's Peyton Polk lets a three-pointer fly versus the North Hall Trojans. Polk led the Lumpkin offense with 10 points in the 60-40 loss to the Trojans.

Lumpkin County's Peyton Polk lets a three-pointer fly versus the North Hall Trojans. Polk led the Lumpkin offense with 10 points in the 60-40 loss to the Trojans.

Lumpkin County boys basketball hits rough road

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
The LCHS varsity boys basketball team found itself in the midst of a three-game losing skid when the Indians dropped their final game of the Battle of the States holiday basketball tournament before falling to region rival North Hall last week, dropping the team’s overall record to 6-11.
Point guard Isabel Davenport puts up a short jumper for two of her 26 points versus North Hall last week. The junior, who has been integral to the Lady Indians’ offense this season, is 80 points away from reaching the 1,000-point club.

Point guard Isabel Davenport puts up a short jumper for two of her 26 points versus North Hall last week. The junior, who has been integral to the Lady Indians’ offense this season, is 80 points away from reaching the 1,000-point club.

Lady Indians win final two games in Battle of the States

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
The LCHS varsity girls basketball team fell to 2-4 in Region 7-AAA play when the Lady Indians dropped a close game to conference foe North Hall last week after finishing up the Battle of the States holiday basketball tournament with a 2-1 record.
Indians wrestler Jeremiah Holmes gets his opponent on his back for a win by pin during the Trojan Invite at Lassiter High School on Saturday, Dec. 21.

Indians wrestler Jeremiah Holmes gets his opponent on his back for a win by pin during the Trojan Invite at Lassiter High School on Saturday, Dec. 21.

Wrestling team competes at Trojan Invitational Duals

GREG FINAN JR.
Monday, December 30, 2019
With several of its wrestlers sidelined with injury or illness, the LCHS varsity wrestling team still proved successful when the Indians took to the mats at Lassiter High School to take part in the Trojan Invitational Duals on Saturday, Dec. 21.
Lumpkin standout Isabel Davenport flies down the court for some transition points after recording a steal during Lumpkin’s second round win over Walhalla, S.C. on Friday, Dec. 27.

Lumpkin standout Isabel Davenport flies down the court for some transition points after recording a steal during Lumpkin’s second round win over Walhalla, S.C. on Friday, Dec. 27.

Girls basketball competes at Battle of the States

GREG FINAN JR.
Monday, December 30, 2019
The LCHS varsity girls basketball team bounced back from a first round heartbreaking overtime loss to Murphy, N.C. at the Battle of the States tournament hosted by Towns County High School with a huge win over Walhalla, S.C. to go 1-1 through the first two days of the three-day tournament this past...
Pat Jackson lays up two of his 21 points in Lumpkin's first round win over Murphy, N.C. at the Battle of the States tournament.

Pat Jackson lays up two of his 21 points in Lumpkin's first round win over Murphy, N.C. at the Battle of the States tournament.

Boys basketball advances to third place game in Battle of the States tourney

GREG FINAN JR.
Monday, December 30, 2019
The LCHS varsity boys basketball team advanced to the third place game of the Battle of the States basketball tournament hosted by Towns County High School after they defeated Murphy, N.C. in round one and fell to Union County in round two by three points this past week.
LCHS rifle team captain Colby Craddock takes aim during competition. Craddock earned Top Gun honors for the Indians to help Lumpkin eke out a win versus Duluth High School at the Indian Hunting Grounds last Thursday, Dec. 19.

LCHS rifle team captain Colby Craddock takes aim during competition. Craddock earned Top Gun honors for the Indians to help Lumpkin eke out a win versus Duluth High School at the Indian Hunting Grounds last Thursday, Dec. 19.

LCHS Rifle team wins close match versus Duluth to improve to 4-1

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, December 27, 2019
The LCHS rifle team eked out a nail biter victory when the Indians hosted Duluth High School at the Indian Hunting Grounds rifle range at LCHS on Thursday, Dec. 19.
Ciera Brooks forces a turnover and starts a fast break opportunity for the eighth grade girls basketball team in the Lady Indians’ redemption win over Pickens County last week.

Ciera Brooks forces a turnover and starts a fast break opportunity for the eighth grade girls basketball team in the Lady Indians’ redemption win over Pickens County last week.

Eighth grade Lady Indians improve to 8-1

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, December 27, 2019
The LCMS eighth grade girls basketball team continued to showcase its truly skilled lineup of talented players when they defeated Unio n County before earning a bit of redemption with a victory over Pickens County during the course of their last two games.
Jeremy Morales squeezes his opponent to try to get his shoulders to the mat during Lumpkin’s home dual versus Rabun Gap on T

Jeremy Morales squeezes his opponent to try to get his shoulders to the mat during Lumpkin’s home dual versus Rabun Gap on T

LCHS wrestling shines on Senior Night

GREG FINAN JR.
Monday, December 23, 2019
The LCHS varsity wrestling team put on an exciting and dominant performance when the Indians hosted Rabun Gap at the Tribe House for Senior Night on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Freshman Kate Jackson drives to the basket for two of her 17 points in the Lady Indians’ win over the Banks County Lady Leopards on the road on Friday, Dec. 20.

Freshman Kate Jackson drives to the basket for two of her 17 points in the Lady Indians’ win over the Banks County Lady Leopards on the road on Friday, Dec. 20.

LCHS girls basketball improves to 8-5

GREG FINAN JR.
Monday, December 23, 2019
The LCHS varsity girls basketball team bounced back from a disappointing loss to region rival Dawson County by pulling out a big non conference win over Banks County to improve to 8-5 overall when they stepped onto the hardwood last week.