Brian Cunane is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Indians!
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Player of the Week, Team FYN Sports February 2, 2020
Brian Cunane is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lumpkin Co. Indians!
Cunane, a junior, had a standout performance last week for Lumpkin Co. (8-16, 4-8 Region 7-3A).
On Friday, Jan. 28, Cunane scored nine points as the Indians defeated North Hall (17-8, 8-4) 57-44 in Dahlonega.
For his efforts, Cunane is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Indians!
Lexi Pierce is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lady Indians!
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Player of the Week, Team FYN Sports February 2, 2020
Lexi Pierce is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lumpkin Co. Lady Indians!
Pierce, a freshman guard, led the team in scoring in a win last week for Lumpkin Co. (15-9, 6-6 Region 7-3A).
Against North Hall (17-8, 8-4) on Friday, Jan. 28, in Dahlonega, Pierce scored a team-high 16 points in a 51-36 win that locked up the No. 4 seed for the region tournament.
The Lady Indians will face fifth-seeded Fannin Co. at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, at North Hall in the first round of the region tournament.
For her efforts, Pierce is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lady Indians!
Peyton Polk is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Indians!
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Player of the Week, Team FYN Sports January 27, 2020
Peyton Polk is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lumpkin Co. Indians!
Polk, a 6-foot-6 senior guard/forward, was instrumental in both Region 7-AAA games last week for Lumpkin Co. (8-15, 4-7).
Against Greater Atlanta Christian (16-7, 7-3) on Tuesday, Jan. 21, Polk scored a team-high 14 points, while pulling down seven rebounds, in a 74-43 loss in Dahlonega.
On Friday, Jan. 24, Polk had an all-around strong game with nine points, seven rebounds, and five assists in a 55-47 loss to No. 3 Dawson Co. (21-2, 10-0).
For his efforts, Polk is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Indians!
Kate Jackson is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lady Indians!
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Player of the Week, Team FYN Sports January 27, 2020
Kate Jackson is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lumpkin Co. Lady Indians!
Jackson, a senior post player, had two standout performances last week for Lumpkin Co. (14-9, 5-6 Region 7-AAA) as the Lady Indians split a pair of region games.
Jackson scored 16 points Tuesday, Jan. 21, as Lumpkin Co. defeated Greater Atlanta Christian (12-11, 8-2) 67-35 in Dahlonega.
On Friday, Jan. 24, Jackson scored a team-high 20 points in a 63-55 loss to Dawson Co. (13-9, 6-4) in Dawsonville.
For her efforts, Jackson is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lady Indians!
Nighthawks roll past Clayton State, 77-63
Sports, Team FYN Sports, University of North Georgia January 26, 2020
Zez Steeple
DAHLONEGA – Every University of North Georgia men’s basketball player that saw the floor scored as the Nighthawks pushed past Clayton State Saturday, 77-63, in the UNG Convocation Center.
Clayton State and the Nighthawks went back-and-forth in the first eight minutes of the game before the Lakers pulled away slightly, holding the lead for over 11 minutes in the middle of the first half. With the score at 32-27 in favor of Clayton State with under four to play in the opening stanza, UNG finished the first half on a 12-3 run to take a slight lead headed to halftime.
North Georgia gave up the lead just twice in the second half, both times falling behind by a single possession. The Nighthawks used a 9-0 run in the middle of the second half to put Clayton State away.
NOTES
– Zez Steeple led North Georgia in the scoring column with 15 points off the bench, while KJ Jenkins added 14. Ephraim Tshimanga put up 12 and Lanre Olatunji contributed 10 in 14 minutes of action.
– Ricardo Saams, Jr. led all scorers with 24 points while Bryan Hart added 23 for the Lakers.
– The Nighthawks got 47 points off the bench compared to just three for CSU.
NEXT UP
The Nighthawks look to get back to .500 in league play with a Wednesday night matchup at Young Harris. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
AHLONEGA – Every University of North Georgia men’s basketball player that saw the floor scored as the Nighthawks pushed past Clayton State Saturday, 77-63, in the UNG Convocation Center.
Clayton State and the Nighthawks went back-and-forth in the first eight minutes of the game before the Lakers pulled away slightly, holding the lead for over 11 minutes in the middle of the first half. With the score at 32-27 in favor of Clayton State with under four to play in the opening stanza, UNG finished the first half on a 12-3 run to take a slight lead headed to halftime.
North Georgia gave up the lead just twice in the second half, both times falling behind by a single possession. The Nighthawks used a 9-0 run in the middle of the second half to put Clayton State away.
NOTES
– Zez Steeple led North Georgia in the scoring column with 15 points off the bench, while KJ Jenkins added 14. Ephraim Tshimanga put up 12 and Lanre Olatunji contributed 10 in 14 minutes of action.
– Ricardo Saams, Jr. led all scorers with 24 points while Bryan Hart added 23 for the Lakers.
– The Nighthawks got 47 points off the bench compared to just three for CSU.
NEXT UP
The Nighthawks look to get back to .500 in league play with a Wednesday night matchup at Young Harris. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
Jacob Cumbie is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Indians!
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Player of the Week, Team FYN Sports January 20, 2020
Jacob Cumbie is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Indians!
Cumbie, a senior guard, a three standout games last week for Lumpkin Co. (8-13, 4-5 Region 7-AAA) as the team went 2-0 in region play.
At East Hall (5-13, 1-8) on Tuesday, Jan. 14, Cumbie had a team-high 21 points to go along with six rebounds and three assists as the Indians won a big region game, 64-54.
Cumbie followed that with 12 points, a team-high 11 rebounds, and four assists in a 53-44 region win at Fannin Co. (4-14, 0-9).
Against area-rival White Co. (11-11, 3-6 Region 7-4A) on Saturday, Jan. 18, Cumbie scored 15 points and pulled down three rebounds in the narrow, 45-42 loss.
For his effort, Cumbie is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Indians!
Madisyn Echols is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lady Indians!
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Player of the Week, Team FYN Sports January 20, 2020
Madisyn Echols is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lumpkin Co. Lady Indians!
Echols, a senior forward, posted a trio of solid games last week for the Lady Indians (13-8, 4-5 Region 7-AAA).
She started the week with two points and solid defense in a tough, 39-37 loss to East Hall (7-13, 3-6) on Tuesday, Jan. 14, in Rabbittown.
On Friday, Jan. 17, she posted six points and good work on the boards in a 53-47 region win against Fannin Co. (13-7, 4-5) in Dahlonega.
Echols rounded out the week with another two points and solid all-around play in a 53-35 home victory over area-rival White Co. (15-7, 7-2 Region 7-4A).
For her efforts, Echols is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lady Indians!
Patrick Jackson is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Indians!
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Player of the Week, Team FYN Sports January 4, 2020
Patrick Jackson is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lumpkin Co. Indians!
Jackson, a senior guard, tied a team-high with 10 points and five rebounds, while adding three steals, in Lumpkin Co.’s 60-40 loss at North Hall on Friday, Jan. 3, in Gainesville.
Jackson has led Lumpkin Co. (6-11, 2-4 Region 7-AAA) in scoring multiple times this season and has been an integral part of both the offense and defense. This is second time being named the Player of the Week this season.
For his efforts, Jackson is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Indians!
Isabel Davenport is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lady Indians!
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Player of the Week, Team FYN Sports January 4, 2020
For the second time this season, Isabel Davenport is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lumpkin Co. Lady Indians!
Davenport, a junior guard, led Lumpkin Co. (10-7, 2-4 Region 7-AAA) with 26 points in a tough, 46-40 loss at North Hall (12-4, 3-2) on Friday, Jan. 3, in Gainesville.
Davenport has been a mainstay for the Lady Indians all season and will look to continue that trend heading into this week’s game against Cherokee Bluff on Friday, Jan. 10, in Dahlonega.
For her efforts, Davenport is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lady Indians!
Dawson Co. boys defeat Lumpkin Co. 58-48
Team FYN Sports December 18, 2019
The Dawson Co. Tigers defeated the Lumpkin Co. Indians 58-48 on Tuesday in Dahlonega.
Jasper Gibson scored 23 points for the fourth-ranked Tigers (10-1, 4-0 Region 7-AAA). Campbell Reed also chipped in 16, while Eli Burruss had 15.
Jacob Cumbie led the Indians with 17 points, while Pat Jackson scored 13.
Campbell Reed shoots the 3-pointer.
The Indians (4-8, 2-3 Region 7-AAA) scored the first four points of the game to take the early lead. The Tigers responded three consecutive 3-pointers to take a 9-4 lead. The Tigers led 13-7 after one quarter of play.
The Tigers used a 7-2 in the middle of the quarter to extend their lead. They also scored six of the final seven points of the half to take a 28-16 lead into the half.
The second half started with a 7-2 run from the Tigers to take control of the game. The rest of the quarter remained even, with Dawson Co. leading 50-33 heading into the final period.
Pat Jackson drives on Jasper Gibson.
The Indians didn’t roll over, and fought back to close the lead. They were able to cut the Tigers’ lead to only 58-48 at the end of the game.
The Indians’ next game will be Friday at 7:30 P.M. as they travel to play at Banks Co. High School.
The Tigers will return to action on Friday at home at 7 P.M. against Camp Jewell House.
Peyton Polk is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lumpkin Co. Indians!
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Player of the Week, Team FYN Sports December 15, 2019
Peyton Polk is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lumpkin Co. Indians!
Polk, a 6-foot-6 senior forward, was a constant presence for Lumpkin Co. (4-7, 2-2 Region 7-AAA) throughout two games this week.
On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Polk was a consistent threat as he scored seven points in an overtime, 65-64 win at Fannin Co. in an important road region win.
Polk followed that with a strong performance in a 67-50 loss at Greater Atlanta Christian on Friday, Dec. 13. He tallied nine points, seven rebounds, and three blocks in that game for the Indians.
For his efforts, Polk is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lumpkin Co. Indians!
Lexi Pierce is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Indians!
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Player of the Week, Team FYN Sports December 15, 2019
Lexi Pierce is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Indians!
Pierce, a freshman guard, was instrumental in the win against Greater Atlanta Christian on Friday, Dec. 13, in Norcross.
Pierce tied a team-high with 19 points as Lumpkin Co. (7-4, 2-2 Region 7-AAA) earned an important region victory.
The region win was huge for the Lady Indians, as the Lady Spartans are the defending Region 7-AAA champions and reached the second round of the Class AAA tournament last season. The win was also important because it came on the heels of losing a region game at Fannin Co. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 51-38. Pierce scored two points in that game for Lumpkin Co.
Pierce has been a mainstay for Lumpkin Co. this season, surprising many with her effort and talents as a freshman.
For her efforts, Pierce is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Indians!
Makenzie Caldwell is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Indians!
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Player of the Week, Team FYN Sports December 9, 2019
Makenzie Caldwell is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Indians!
Caldwell, a junior post player who is good in the open floor, had an all-around strong performance in a 53-42 win at Cherokee Bluff on Tuesday, Dec. 3. She scored seven points, had six assists, pulled down five rebounds, and added three steals in the win for Lumpkin Co. (6-3, 1-1 Region 7-AAA).
She followed that by chipping in nine points in a tough, 46-43 loss to East Hall on Friday, Dec. 6, in Dahlonega.
Caldwell is one of two juniors on a team that has just one senior, making her experience and leadership a necessity for a team that has been consistently ranked in the top-10 in Class AAA since the season began.
For her efforts, Caldwell is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Indians!
To be considered for the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week, a player must play in all games the team plays during that week and must not have any unsportsmanlike conduct (ejections, etc.). Stats considered for Player of the Week run from Monday through Saturday, with Player of the Week being selected Sunday each week.
Lumpkin County boys escape East Hall 67-64
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Sports, Team FYN Sports December 6, 2019
The Lumpkin County Indians defeated the East Hall Vikings 67-64 on Friday in Dahlonega. Pat Jackson led the way for the Indians with 28 points and 7 rebounds. Jacob Cumbie also had 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Indians picked up their first region win. Lumpkin moves to 3-6 on the season and 1-1 in the region.
Pat Jackson rises up for the lay-up.
The Indians opened the game with a 6-2 run to start the game off fast. The Vikings then scored back to back buckets to tie the game at 6, and the rest of the first quarter was just as even. Lumpkin led 14-13 after one period of play.
The second quarter was just as back and forth as the first until the very end. Jackson scored the final 11 points for the Indians, including a last second three, to help his team take a 31-26 lead into the half.
The third quarter was high scoring, with Lumpkin outscoring East Hall 23-17 in the period. This gave the Indians a 54-43 lead with only one quarter remaining.
East Hall started the 4th quarter off strong with a 6-0 run to open it up. Lumpkin responded with back to back buckets, but the Vikings followed that with an 8-0 run to cut the lead to one. The teams traded a few buckets and some free throws through the rest of the fourth quarter.
Peyton Polk looks to move the ball out of the corner.
Jackson eventually iced the game with 2 free throws with 13 second remaining to give them a 67-62 lead. The Vikings responded with a lay-up, but there wasn’t enough time for them to get the ball back. Lumpkin held on to win 67-64.
The Indians next game will be Tuesday at Fannin County High School at 7:30 P.M.
Lady Indians win season opener; Dowse earns 200th career win
Sports, Team FYN Sports November 13, 2019
The Lumpkin County Lady Indians basketball team celebrated for an extra reason on Tuesday night. Their 51-45 victory over Chestatee started their season with a win and earned head coach David Dowse his 200th career win.
The team stood together afterwards to take a picture with Dowse holding a special wooden sign in the shape of 200.
Mary Mullinax moves the ball up the court for Lumpkin.
Dowse was pleased with the effort the team put in the game, saying “To be a young group early in the season, I thought we competed extremely hard. And we made some really big plays to come out victorious.”
The 2019-2020 Lady Indians are a team of nine with six of those nine playing their first season as freshmen. One of those freshmen is Mary Mullinax, who contributed 18 points to the Lady Indians overall score. Junior Isabel Davenport put up the most overall at 19.
The Lady Indians went ahead early on and stayed in front of Chestatee for most of the game. But the lead was only by a few points. That gave the Lady War Eagles a chance to slip ahead, and they did just that late in the third period with a three point shot by Maggie McNair.
Lumpkin County was quick to come back with four points from Lexi Pierce and Mullinax, then extended that lead with back to back three point shots by Davenport and Mullinax.
Isabel Davenport added the most points for the Lady Indians with 19 overall.
Lumpkin County is on the road again Friday night against White County, and Dowse said between now and then the teams’ focus will be on mental toughness.
“It’s the mental piece. Sometimes I feel like we give into fatigue and we use fatigue as an excuse for perhaps not executing on the offensive end as well as we’re capable, or if we’re not communicating as well as we’re capable of on the defensive end…those are little things that I think we can learn and grow toward.”
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Gus Faulkner is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Indians!
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Player of the Week, Team FYN Sports December 23, 2019
Gus Faulkner is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Indians!
Faulkner, a junior point guard, played well in two games last week for Lumpkin Co. (5-8, 2-3 Region 7-3A).
On Tuesday, Dec. 17, Faulkner distributed the ball well and played good on-the-ball defense for the Indians in a tough region loss, 58-48, to Dawson Co. (11-2, 4-0). He also added three points.
In his best game of the season Friday, Dec. 20, Faulkner scored 20 points, pulled down six rebounds, and added five assists as the Indians handed the Banks Co. Leopards (9-1, 3-0 Region 8-2A) their first loss of the season 85-67.
For his efforts, Faulkner is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Indians!