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Peyton Polk throws down a monster dunk late in the fourth quarter versus Banks County during Lumpkin's 85-67 victory over the Leopards.

Peyton Polk throws down a monster dunk late in the fourth quarter versus Banks County during Lumpkin's 85-67 victory over the Leopards.

LCHS boys basketball earns upset over Banks County

GREG FINAN JR.
Monday, December 23, 2019
The LCHS varsity boys basketball team displayed fight, grit and tenacity last week when the Indians battled it out with Dawson County before pulling out a stunning upset of Banks County to improve their overall record to 5-8.
Lady Indians swimmer Faith Schofield takes part in the girls 100 yard backstroke event. Schofield had a successful day in the pool when the Lady Indians participated in the RMA Eagle Invite this past Saturday, Dec. 14.

Lady Indians swimmer Faith Schofield takes part in the girls 100 yard backstroke event. Schofield had a successful day in the pool when the Lady Indians participated in the RMA Eagle Invite this past Saturday, Dec. 14.

Lumpkin swim team competes at Forsyth Holiday Splash Invitational

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, December 20, 2019
By Greg Finan, Jr. The Nugget The LCHS varsity swim team made waves when the team competed in the Riverside Military Academy (RMA) Eagle Invite this past Saturday, Dec. 14.
The LCHS rifle team takes aim during a match at the Hunting Grounds rifle range. The Indians defeated Roswell High School last week to improve to 2-1 on the season.

The LCHS rifle team takes aim during a match at the Hunting Grounds rifle range. The Indians defeated Roswell High School last week to improve to 2-1 on the season.

Rifle team moves to 2-1 with win over Roswell

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The LCHS rifle team improved to 2-1 on the season when the Indians defeated Roswell High School at the LCHS Hunting Grounds rifle range on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the team’s first competition after the holiday break.
Standout Jacob Cumbie flies through the lane for two of his 17 points during Lumpkin’s region win over East Hall. Cumbie finished the game with a double-double, scoring 17 points and pulling down 10 rebounds.

Standout Jacob Cumbie flies through the lane for two of his 17 points during Lumpkin’s region win over East Hall. Cumbie finished the game with a double-double, scoring 17 points and pulling down 10 rebounds.

Lumpkin boys basketball vanquishes Vikings to start region play

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The LCHS varsity boys basketball team is beginning to find its rhythm and is playing better basketball, as the Indians bounced back from a disappointing loss to Cherokee Bluff to defeat East Hall last week to start Region 7-AAA play with a 1-1 record.
Senior center Madisyn Echols scores two of her six points in the Lady Indians’ loss to region foe East Hall last Friday night.

Senior center Madisyn Echols scores two of her six points in the Lady Indians’ loss to region foe East Hall last Friday night.

Lady Indians go 1-1 to start region play

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The LCHS varsity girls basketball team began its Region 7-AAA schedule with a 1-1 record after defeating the Cherokee Bluff Lady Bears before falling to the East Hall Lady Vikings in heartbreaking fashion last week.
Senior center Madisyn Echols scores two of her six points in the Lady Indians’ loss to region foe East Hall last Friday night.

Senior center Madisyn Echols scores two of her six points in the Lady Indians’ loss to region foe East Hall last Friday night.

Girls basketball begins region play

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The LCHS varsity girls basketball team began its Region 7-AAA schedule with a 1-1 record after defeating the Cherokee Bluff Lady Bears before falling to the East Hall Lady Vikings in heartbreaking fashion last week.
Standout Jacob Cumbie flies through the lane for two of his 17 points during Lumpkin’s region win over East Hall. Cumbie finished the game with a double-double, scoring 17 points and pulling down 10 rebounds.

Standout Jacob Cumbie flies through the lane for two of his 17 points during Lumpkin’s region win over East Hall. Cumbie finished the game with a double-double, scoring 17 points and pulling down 10 rebounds.

Boys basketball vanquishes Vikings to start region play

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The LCHS varsity boys basketball team is beginning to find its rhythm and is playing better basketball, as the Indians bounced back from a disappointing loss to Cherokee Bluff to defeat East Hall last week to start Region 7-AAA play with a 1-1 record.
The LCHS rifle team takes aim during a match at the Hunting Grounds rifle range. The Indians defeated Roswell High School last week to improve to 2-1 on the season.

The LCHS rifle team takes aim during a match at the Hunting Grounds rifle range. The Indians defeated Roswell High School last week to improve to 2-1 on the season.

Rifle team earns win over Roswell

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The LCHS rifle team improved to 2-1 on the season when the Indians defeated Roswell High School at the LCHS Hunting Grounds rifle range on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the team’s first competition after the holiday break.
Lady Indians freshman Lexi Pierce gets two points off a layup. With a season-ending injury for Mary Mullinax, Pierce has been picking up the slack for Lumpkin over the course of the past few games.

Lady Indians freshman Lexi Pierce gets two points off a layup. With a season-ending injury for Mary Mullinax, Pierce has been picking up the slack for Lumpkin over the course of the past few games.

Lady Indians basketball looks to thrive amid challenges

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, December 6, 2019
The LCHS varsity girls basketball team suffered its first two losses of the 2019-2020 season during the Tabo’s Tipoff Classic Thanksgiving Tournament hosted by Jefferson High School last week, dropping the Lady Indians’ overall record to 5-2.
Lumpkin County wrestler Levi Seabolt pushes his opponents shoulders to the mat for a win by pin.

Lumpkin County wrestler Levi Seabolt pushes his opponents shoulders to the mat for a win by pin.

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Wrestling team spreading mayhem on the mats

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, December 6, 2019
While Lumpkin County fans enjoyed the holiday break, the LCHS varsity wrestling team continued to dish out its brand of mayhem on the mats when the Indians participated in the North Hall Trojan Invite, the Gilmer Bobcat Duals and the Archer High School Wrestling Tournament over the holiday break.