Lady Indians’ season ends on buzzer beater

The Lumpkin Co. Lady Indians lost to the Cross Creek Lady Razorbacks 46-45 on Friday night in Dahlonega. Trailing 45-44 with 5.8 seconds remaining, Cross Creek moved the ball the length of the court for a game-winning layup as time expired.

Senior Isabel Davenport led Lumpkin Co. with 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals. She scored 10 of her 16 points in the fourth quarter.

Senior Makenzie Caldwell scored 10 points, gathered 8 rebounds, and stole the ball 5 times in the game.

The Lady Indians opened the game on a 10-4 run to jump out to an early lead. Cross Creek responded by scoring 13 consecutive points on a run that stretched until halfway through the second quarter. Late in the half, Davenport hit back to back threes to close the gap. Lumpkin Co. trailed 18-16 at halftime.

Lumpkin Co. opened the third quarter on a 7-0 run to regain the lead. The Lady Indians were plagued by turnovers in the period, while allowed Cross Creek to respond again with another long run.

Trailing 32-26, Lumpkin Co. tied the game on an 8-2 run to start the fourth. With the game tied late in the game, Davenport hit one of two free throws after she was fouled on a layup attempt. After a timeout, Cross Creek went full court and hit an open layup to win the game 46-45.

The Lady Indians end the season with a 25-5 record, including 11-1 in Region 7-3A. They won their first region championship in 30 years and made it to the semifinals of the state tournament.

Congratulations to the Lumpkin Co. Lady Indians on an incredible, historical season!