By Lawrence Morgan

The Lumpkin County Indians travelled to NW Georgia and capped off their Spring practice with a 48-0 win over the Armuchee Indians.

A positive debut for new Head Coach Heath Webb who takes over at Lumpkin Co after spending the last 4 seasons at Gainesville. The win gives the Indians momentum heading into their Summer workouts.

Senior QB #18 Cooper Scott (6’0 200) was impressive both with his feet and with his arm. He connected on a long TD pass to fellow Senior WR #24 Caden Gibbons midway through the 2nd Q that put Lumpkin Co up 14-0. Scott was able to use his feet to avoid pressure and turned several potential negative plays into gains.

Junior RB #32 Mason Sullens (6’0 195) had a solid game running the ball. He scored a couple TDs in the 1st half. One was a 20 yard run up the middle where he had to change direction several times to avoid the defenders. Sullens split time in the backfield with fellow JR #22 Will Wood (5’10 187). Another solid runner that will give the Indians a good 1-2 punch in 2022.

You don’t score 48 points without a good offensive line. The OL is young but have good size. Rising Sophomores #54 Jacob Germany and #55 Connor Greilich did a good job all night. The anchor is big #78 Senior Taylor Beazley at 6’3 295 can open some running lanes.

Impressive performance by the defense Friday. The Indians only gave up one 1st down in the first half and only allowed 1 play across the 50 yard line.

Senior OLB #12 Caleb Norrell (5’11 175) was all over the field. The returning All Region performer had 4 TT a forced fumble and a PBU.

The defense is loaded with rising Juniors. #22 Will Wood, #23 Preston Cox (FF), #62 Will Soles, #10 Andrew Ross and #34 Dakota Bennett (6’3 205) who anchors the defensive line and recovered a fumble midway through the 2nd Q that set up an Indian TD.

Coach Webb has these guys pointed in the right direction. With a good Summer Lumpkin Co will be competitive in the Fall of ‘22.