Lumpkin Co. comeback attempt at North Hall falls just short

Junior Erich Esqueda looks to make a play on Tuesday night at North Hall.

The Lumpkin Co. Indians (2-9, 0-3 Region 7-3A) lost to the North Hall Trojans (3-5, 1-0 Region 7-3A) on the road on Tuesday night. They fought back hard in the second half, but the Indians couldn’t score enough to erase the 4-0 deficit early in the second half.

Junior Gage Benton breaking down the Trojan defense.

The lone goal of the first half came from North Hall with 20 minutes remaining in the first half. Lumpkin Co. trailed 1-0 at halftime.

Senior Brighton Froggatt advances the ball ahead for the Indians.

North Hall started the second half strong with three goals in the first 10 minutes. Lumpkin Co. fought back, with a goal from junior Dylan Bodney with 25 minutes remaining. Senior Dylan Southin scored on a long, high-arching kick that sailed over the goalie’s head. Despite their efforts, the Indians couldn’t quite complete the comeback, as they fell 4-2.

The Indians’ next game will be on Thursday, March 12^th, as they travel to play at Fannin Co.

Noah Rubin