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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.
Indians player Peyton Polk adds an exclamation point on a fast break with a two-handed dunk against the Jackson County Panthers.

Indians player Peyton Polk adds an exclamation point on a fast break with a two-handed dunk against the Jackson County Panthers.

Boys basketball - Lumpkin downs Panthers in scrimmage

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
The LCHS varsity boys basketball team received a sensational second half performance from Pat Jackson during its final tuneup before the start of the 2019-2020 season which allowed the Indians to mount a second half comeback victory over the Panthers when the two teams met up for a scrimmage game...
Tavion Lawrence (#6) weaves through the Vikings’ special team on his way to a 66-yard kickoff return. Lawrence’s sensational kickoff return set the Indians up for a nine-yard touchdown.

Tavion Lawrence (#6) weaves through the Vikings’ special team on his way to a 66-yard kickoff return. Lawrence’s sensational kickoff return set the Indians up for a nine-yard touchdown.

Football team's season ends with hard fought loss

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
The LCHS varsity football team’s 2019 season came to an end when the Indians fell to the East Hall Vikings 40-31 in a hard fought battle on the road at Valhalla this past Friday night, Nov. 8.
Lumpkin girls XC finishes with strong showing at State

Lumpkin girls XC finishes with strong showing at State

Lumpkin girls XC finishes with strong showing at State

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
After a season of strong performances from the LCHS varsity girls cross country team, the Lady Indians finished their season at the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) State Cross Country Championships Saturday with a 16th place finish among 26 teams.
Running back Drew Allison returned from an injury with a vengeance Friday night, stiff arming a Fannin County defender on his way to a first down. (Photo by Jake Cantrell/The Nugget)

Running back Drew Allison returned from an injury with a vengeance Friday night, stiff arming a Fannin County defender on his way to a first down. (Photo by Jake Cantrell/The Nugget)

Exciting moments not enough for Indians versus Rebels

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
After successfully driving the ball all the way down to the Fannin County seven-yard line with a 13 play, 51-yard drive where the Indians controlled the ball and the game for nearly five minutes, it was fourth and goal and it appeared the Indians’ drive had stalled.
Local karate competitors pictured (from left): Travis Hamner (instructor), Christopher Frausto, Brad Bowelle (chief instructor, owner), Ella Greene, Owen Mondell, Aiden Marshall, Austin Marshall, Lindsey Greene, Alexis Weir, Wayne Marshall (instructor) and Josiah Payne. Not pictured: Jameson Ballard, Nathan Voci, Tyler Voci and Luke Scheinoha.

Local karate competitors pictured (from left): Travis Hamner (instructor), Christopher Frausto, Brad Bowelle (chief instructor, owner), Ella Greene, Owen Mondell, Aiden Marshall, Austin Marshall, Lindsey Greene, Alexis Weir, Wayne Marshall (instructor) and Josiah Payne. Not pictured: Jameson Ballard, Nathan Voci, Tyler Voci and Luke Scheinoha.

Karate students earn big results at Columbus tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Competitors from United Karate in Dahlonega had an impressive showing at the recent event held in Columbus. A total of 12 local youth competitors earned 27 trophies. Each competitor earned at least one top-4 placing trophy and several topped their divisions.
The Lady Indians cross country team flexes its muscles before earning a fourth place team finish at the Region 7-AAA championship to advance to the GHSA State Cross Country Championship Meet last week.

The Lady Indians cross country team flexes its muscles before earning a fourth place team finish at the Region 7-AAA championship to advance to the GHSA State Cross Country Championship Meet last week.

Cross-country team earns spot in State Meet

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
It was a bittersweet day for the LCHS varsity cross country team when the Indians and Lady Indians competed at the Region 7-AAA Championship Meet at Unicoi State Park on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Senior Evee Dornhecer connects for a base hit during the Lady Indians’ State Champion-ship tournament run.

Senior Evee Dornhecer connects for a base hit during the Lady Indians’ State Champion-ship tournament run.

Lumpkin softball competes in Elite Eight tournament

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
The LCHS varsity softball team’s tremendous 2019 season came to an end with two straight losses at the GHSA Class AAA State Softball Championship tournament in Columbus last week.
The LC Miners 13U baseball team celebrates winning runner-up honors at the Titan Baseball Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 26. Pictured: (front row, left to right) Brady Beamon, Cullen Wimpy, Landen Marlow, Kendal Lee, Chase Smith and Camron Journigan. (Back row, left to right): Connor Greilich, Andy Schmalen, Alejandro Narvaez, Matthew Reese and Adian Rogers. The LC Miners 13U baseball team is coached by Freddy Beamon, Eric Wimpy, Rodney Lee and Matt Rogers.

The LC Miners 13U baseball team celebrates winning runner-up honors at the Titan Baseball Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 26. Pictured: (front row, left to right) Brady Beamon, Cullen Wimpy, Landen Marlow, Kendal Lee, Chase Smith and Camron Journigan. (Back row, left to right): Connor Greilich, Andy Schmalen, Alejandro Narvaez, Matthew Reese and Adian Rogers. The LC Miners 13U baseball team is coached by Freddy Beamon, Eric Wimpy, Rodney Lee and Matt Rogers.

Miners 13U baseball earns runner-up at Titan tournament

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
The Lumpkin County Miners 13U baseball team earned itself runner-up honors when the team competed in the Titan Baseball Tournament in Commerce, Ga. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Miners began the tournament with a 10-3 win over the Athens B-52s in the first round of action.