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Jimmy “Four Quarters” Dollar gives “Hammering” Harvey Schmedlapp a high-five after Schmedlapp belted a solo home run over the centerfield fence during the Miners’ league doubleheader against the Lake Keowee Kings.

Jimmy “Four Quarters” Dollar gives “Hammering” Harvey Schmedlapp a high-five after Schmedlapp belted a solo home run over the centerfield fence during the Miners’ league doubleheader against the Lake Keowee Kings.

Senior softball Miners bust out brooms against Kings

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The Seniors of Swing, Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams, experienced vastly different results when the Miners took on the Lake Keowee Kings and the Dahlonega Gold battled it out with the Hendersonville Sluggers in Clayton League doubleheaders at the Rabun Parks Department softball fields...
Lauren English blasts a pitch to right field for a two-run double to help Lumpkin defeat Pickens County last week.

Lauren English blasts a pitch to right field for a two-run double to help Lumpkin defeat Pickens County last week.

Softball team wins home opener, then hits tough stretch

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
After bouncing back from its season opening loss to White County with a win in its home opener, the LCHS varsity softball team suffered three consecutive losses to Pickens County, Parkview and Peachtree Ridge to start the 2019 season with a 1-4 overall record.
Mackenzie Caldwell delivers a powerful spike for a Lumpkin point during the team’s season opening match against North Forsyth.

Mackenzie Caldwell delivers a powerful spike for a Lumpkin point during the team’s season opening match against North Forsyth.

Lady Indians begin volleyball season

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The start of the 2019 volleyball season didn’t go as LCHS head volleyball coach Haley Dibble or her players had planned when the Lady Indians went 2-6 last week.
The Gold Rush 12U travel softball team completed its first season with runner-up honors at the Georgia World Series held in Toccoa recently. The team, made up of Lumpkin and Dawson county players, also won the Champions of Georgia State tournament in its inaugural season.

The Gold Rush 12U travel softball team completed its first season with runner-up honors at the Georgia World Series held in Toccoa recently. The team, made up of Lumpkin and Dawson county players, also won the Champions of Georgia State tournament in its inaugural season.

Gold Rush 12U softball team earns runner-up in Georgia World Series

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Several of Lumpkin County’s future softball stars were on full display when the Gold Rush 12U softball team finished its inaugural 2018-2019 season by earning the runner-up title at the Georgia World Series in Toccoa, recently.
Lumpkin County Miner pitcher Larry “The Rocket” Rodgers and Jimmy “Four Quarters” Dollar have proven themselves to be one of the best pitching rotations in the Clayton League this season.

Lumpkin County Miner pitcher Larry “The Rocket” Rodgers and Jimmy “Four Quarters” Dollar have proven themselves to be one of the best pitching rotations in the Clayton League this season.

Senior softball Miners sweep Old Bones and Relics

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
The Seniors of Swing, Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams, took part in non-league doubleheaders last week in preparation for their upcoming Clayton League matchups this week.
AK Wilson connects for a RBI double in Lumpkin’s season opener. Wilson went 3-for-4 at the plate with a RBI in the 14-8 loss.

AK Wilson connects for a RBI double in Lumpkin’s season opener. Wilson went 3-for-4 at the plate with a RBI in the 14-8 loss.

Lumpkin softball denied by White County in opener

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
The beginning of the 2019 high school softball season didn’t quite start the way the Lady Indians had hoped when they traveled to White County to take on the Lady Warriors in the team’s 2019 season opener on Friday, August 2.
LCHS quarterback Tucker Kirk could have a breakout year behind center for the Indians during the 2019 season, as new LCHS head coach Caleb Sorrells’ offensive strategy will open up the passing game for the traditionally run-first Indians’ offense.

LCHS quarterback Tucker Kirk could have a breakout year behind center for the Indians during the 2019 season, as new LCHS head coach Caleb Sorrells’ offensive strategy will open up the passing game for the traditionally run-first Indians’ offense.

Looking ahead to football season

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
With the start of the 2019 high school football season right around the corner, the following is a breakdown of how each of the teams in Region 7-AAA finished last season in order to give some perspective into how the 2019 season might pan out.
Band of Gold members have been hard at work trying to perfect this season’s halftime show. From learning the new musical pieces to getting down their steps, drills and choreography, members of the LCHS band have worked tirelessly to make “An Artist’s Journey” come to life.

Band of Gold members have been hard at work trying to perfect this season’s halftime show. From learning the new musical pieces to getting down their steps, drills and choreography, members of the LCHS band have worked tirelessly to make “An Artist’s Journey” come to life.

-Band of Gold to perform ‘An Artist’s Journey’ for halftime show

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
By Greg Finan, Jr. The Nugget Since last spring, members of the Band of Gold have been on a mission to perfect its 2019 halftime performance.
Lumpkin County Miners player/coach John “Da Boss” Daley gets a healthy dose of high-fives after belting a three-run, inside-the-park home run versus the Dahlonega Gold during a Clayton League doubleheader last week.

Lumpkin County Miners player/coach John “Da Boss” Daley gets a healthy dose of high-fives after belting a three-run, inside-the-park home run versus the Dahlonega Gold during a Clayton League doubleheader last week.

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Senior Softball—Miners sweep Gold in league doubleheader

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
When the Seniors of Swing, Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams, stepped onto the diamond at the Lanier Point Softball Complex on Wednesday, July 24, to battle against each other in a Clayton League doubleheader, the Sal DeVito Division leading Lumpkin County Miners proved to be too much for...
Along with drill stations, campers taking part in the LCHS Volleyball Camp were able to use what they learned from the LCHS coaching staff and LCHS players in game situations.

Along with drill stations, campers taking part in the LCHS Volleyball Camp were able to use what they learned from the LCHS coaching staff and LCHS players in game situations.

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Team-building a major focus of summer volleyball camp

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
The future of the LCMS and LCHS volleyball programs were in full display when around 40 rising first to eighth graders took part in the LCHS Volleyball Camp at the Longhouse for four days of basic and advanced drills aimed at giving them the tools to enjoy and excel at the sport.