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!
Six Lumpkin Co. seniors signed to play college sports
Lumpkin County High School, Team FYN Sports January 31, 2020
Tucker Kirk signed to play football for Sewanee.
A record six members of the 2020 graduating class at Lumpkin Co. High signed to play sports at the next level Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the school. The six athletes are the most to sign at one time in the school’s history.
In football, the Indians had two players commit to play in college.
Tucker Kirk committed to play for Sewanee, The University of the South. Kirk, who stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 200 points, played quarterback and free safety for the Indians. Last season, Kirk was 72-of-132 passing for 755 yards and three touchdowns, while carrying the ball 74 times for 84 yards.
Aaron Hopkins committed to play for Davidson College. Hopkins, who stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 235 pounds, played tight end and defensive end for the Indians last season. He totaled three catches for 56 yards and had 31 total tackles and two sacks for the Indians during his senior campaign.
Nolan Wheeler signed to wrestle for Newberry College.
Nolan Wheeler committed to wrestle for Newberry College next year. Wheeler won the 2018 145-pound Class 3A state championship in 2018, and followed that by winning the 152-pound Class 3A state championship in 2019.
Hope Kenney signed on to play soccer for Truett-McConnell University next season. Kenney finished the 2019 season with 33 goals, eight assists, and 74 total points as a junior.
Brighton Harder signed to play softball for Emmanuel College.
Laken Ferrell signed to play tennis at Piedmont University in the fall. Ferrell was 12-4 as the No. 1 singles for the Indians as a junior during the 2019 season.
Brighton Harder committed to play softball for Emmanuel College next year. Harder helped lead the Lady Indians to a 20-14 overall record, while going 10-2 in Region 7-3A and making an appearance in the Class 3A state championship playoffs.
Lumpkin Co. football coach Caleb Sorrells summed up the day by speaking for all the coaches at the school.
“As proud as I am of what they did on the field, I’m more proud of what they will accomplish off the field,” Sorrells said.
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!
Lumpkin Co. football Players of the Week recognized
Lumpkin Co. Football, Player of the Week, Team FYN Sports January 27, 2020
The nine players named TeamFYNSports Player of the Week during Lumpkin Co.’s 2019 football season were recognized Monday Jan. 27, at the high school. Each player received a commemorative shirt and a gift certificate for a free meal.
Ethan Kline was named the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for his performance in Week 3.
Week 1, Aaron Hopkins, senior: Against East Jackson on Aug. 23, Hopkins had 10 total tackles (seven solo, three assists) and two sacks.
Week 2, Jason Chamblee, junior: Chamblee had a standout performance and effort against White Co. on Aug. 30.
Week 3, Ethan Kline, senior: Kline was recognized for his all-around strong effort against Jackson Co. on Sept. 6.
Week 4, BoJack Dowdy, senior: Dowdy carried the ball 22 times for 175 yards in Lumpkin Co.’s only win of the season against Gilmer on Sept. 13.
Brian Cunane was named the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for his performance in Week 5.
Week 5, Brian Cunane, junior: Cunane was recognized for his five total tackles (two solo, three assists) against Dawson Co. on Sept. 27.
Week 6, Tucker Kirk, senior: Kirk went 7-for-9 for 101 yards and a touchdown passing, while carrying the ball 12 times for 38 yards against Cherokee Bluff on Oct. 11.
Week 7, Jackson Root, senior: Against Greater Atlanta Christian on Oct. 18, Root threw a 29-yard touchdown pass, caught an eight-yard pass, and assisted on a tackle.
Week 8, Noah Adams, senior: Adams had a solo tackle, a sack, and assisted on a tackle against North Hall on Oct. 25.
Week 9, Drew Allison, junior: Allison had 76 yards on 12 carries against Fannin Co. on Nov. 1.
Week 10, Tucker Kirk, senior: Kirk went 13-for-21 for 142 yards and a touchdown passing, while carrying the ball 13 times for 84 yards against East Hall on Nov. 8.
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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!
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!
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!
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!
TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week- Tucker Kirk, No. 7
Player of the Week, Sports, Team FYN Sports November 9, 2019
Congratulations to QB1 of the Lumpkin County Indians- Tucker Kirk! He is the Player of the Week for the last game of the 2019 season!
Tucker completed passes to gain yards all throughout the game against East Hall. Many of these passes were also for first downs. He proved his ability to run the ball as well with carries to gain yards.
Tucker was also responsible for several of the scores during the game with one passing touchdown and two rushing. After the scores he completed passes for two point conversions.
Congratulations again to Tucker!
Jacob Cumbie is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Indians!
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Player of the Week, Team FYN Sports December 9, 2019
Jacob Cumbie is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Indians!
Cumbie, a senior guard, had a double-double in a big region win against East Hall on Friday, Dec. 6, in Dahlonega. He posted 17 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for Lumpkin Co. (3-6, 1-1 Region 7-AAA).
Earlier in the week, Cumbie scored seven points in a tough region loss to Cherokee Bluff in Flowery Branch.
Cumbie is one of five seniors for the Indians, who are playing better than their overall record and who should be in position to make the playoffs at the end of the season.
For his efforts, Jacob Cumbie is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the 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.
Pre-season football interview with Lumpkin County Head Coach Caleb Sorrells
Lumpkin County High School, Sports, Team FYN Sports June 26, 2019
As the summer is nearly halfway over and football season is rapidly approaching, Lumpkin County football fans are no doubt curious to see what new head coach Caleb Sorrells has planned.
“We’re gonna be as simple as we can on both sides [offense and defense],” said Sorrells. “It’s just a matter of learning what to do.”
In the interview below, Sorrells talks about everything from coaching staff, where the team is at from their summer practices so far and what they will continue to work on as the regular season gets closer.
Lady Rebels Victorious over Indians
Team FYN Sports January 8, 2018
The game was close from the beginning to the end. Both teams were coming from a loss prior to the matchup and were determined to get a win. The Lumpkin County Lady Indians traveled to Fannin County this past Saturday to take on the Lady Rebels.
The Lady Rebels started off with the ball from tip-off. Rebel, Savada Collins, led Fannin in scoring with eleven points due to her drive to win. Lady Indians, Maddie Self and Mackenzie Pulley, led Lumpkin in scoring by each putting seven points on the board. The Lady Indians played in a zone defense which put the Rebels relying on passes to get open shots. Lumpkin double teamed Fannin and trapped them in the corner to keep them from scoring which proved to be effective in the first quarter. At the end of the first, the Lady Indians had a 6-2 lead over the Rebels.
With the second quarter starting, the Lady Rebels began to come up with ways to get to the basket past the Indians defense. Fannin started to drive the lane through the defense and draw fouls. The Rebels also started to run plays up top made for a zone defense. The plays moved the defense around with the ball and left Rebel posts wide open. Lady Rebel, Hope Franklin, had a good game from the block where she contributed seven points for Fannin. Makenzie McClure had grit down low which allowed her to put four more points on the board for the Rebels. Another Rebel post, Bailey Whitener, had rebounds that resulted in her scoring two more points for her team. The Rebels went into halftime only one point behind the Indians with a score of 17-16.
The intensity came alive at the beginning of the third quarter. With Lumpkin finding new ways to score, so did Fannin. The Lady Indians saw that the Rebels had a weak offside defense and took advantage of it. Lumpkin would draw Fannin to one side, leaving an open backdoor where the Lady Indians would come in and make wide open layups. With the Lady Indians adding onto their score, the Rebels did the same. Fannin started to take and make outside shots. Lady Rebel, Maleah Stepp, contributed five points for her team with her hustle and ability to make outside shots. Morgan Patton also added five points to Fannin’s score with her ankle-breaking moves. Out of Patton’s five points, three of them were from the three point shot that put Fannin in the lead for the first time in the game. Fannin finally took the lead at the end of the third with a score of 25-23.
Both teams fought until the end. Lumpkin would have the ball one second and then Fannin would have it the next. Each team wanted to win and you could tell by their performance on the court. Despite Lumpkin’s attempt to take their lead back, Fannin kept it and had a 34-31 victory over the Lady Indians.
The Lady Rebels win puts their overall record at 8-8 while the Lady Indians stand at 6-8. Catch the Lady Rebels next game on January 9 as they take on East Hall at home starting at 6!
Patrick Jackson is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Indians
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Player of the Week, Team FYN Sports November 30, 2019
Senior Patrick Jackson poured in points last week for the Lumpkin Co. boys basketball team. For his efforts, he’s been named the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the week for the Indians!
Lumpkin Co. (2-5) went 1-2 in the Tabo’s Tippff Classic at Jefferson High last week, losing to Class 6A’s Dacula and 7A’s St. Pius X, but earning a win against fellow Class 3A school Monroe Area.
Against Dacula on Saturday, Nov. 23, Jackson scored 19 points and pulled down four rebounds.
Two days later, he scored 28 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and tallied six steals in Lumpkin Co.’s 77-67 victory.
Against St. Pius X, Jackson scored 22 points to finish off the tournament averaging 23 points per game.
For his efforts, Jackson is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Indians!
Lumpkin Co. opens play in Region 7-AAA against Cherokee Bluff on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in Flowery Branch. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.
Indians Beat Rebels 52-50
Team FYN Sports January 8, 2018
The Lumpkin County Indians traveled to Fannin County High School this past Saturday to take on the Rebels. Both teams were coming from losses and hungry for a win.
It started off as a low scoring quarter. Rebel, Chandler Kendall, led Fannin in scoring with sixteen points by driving the lane. Indian, Chandler Pulley, led Lumpkin in scoring with ten points by making outside shots. With Lumpkin’s full court press, it made it difficult for Fannin to get to the basket in the first quarter. The Indians finished the first quarter with a 11-4 lead over the Rebels.
At the beginning of the second quarter, Fannin began to find ways to get past the press and score more points. The Rebels started to look up the court and find open teammates. Rebel, Jack Gobble, had a great game above the key and contributed four points for his team. Payton Holt got after it with his hustle and put thirteen points on the board for Fannin. The Rebels kept fighting for the lead at the end of the second quarter with the Indians still ahead 27-18.
The third quarter was filled with fouls from both teams. Rebel Post, Joel Kinser, contributed one point for his team from a foul shot. Jalen Ingram got aggressive down low and added two more points to Fannin’s score from the foul line. Cohutta Hyde drew fouls by driving inside and put one more point on the board for Fannin. With Fannin getting more aggressive on offense, their score got closer and closer to Lumpkin’s. At the end of the third, the Indians were still in the lead with a score of 36-30 over the Rebels.
The Rebels started to make a comeback during the fourth quarter. Fannin started to have good looks and passes inside which allowed Nathaniel Garrison to put six more points on the board. Joe Satchell played hard and got snatches on defense which resulted in him scoring seven points overall for Fannin. Two of Satchell’s seven points were made from a rebound on defense that he ran back for a layup, putting Fannin only two points behind the Indians. With the Rebels having a chance of winning the ball game, they applied heavy defensive pressure to the Indians. With the tension being high, the Rebels began to foul. As the Rebels kept fouling, the Indians score increased. Fannin hustled down the court and managed to once again be two points behind the Indians as time on the clock ran out. The Fannin Rebels endured a tough 52-50 loss to the Lumpkin Indians.
The Rebels loss puts their overall record at 2-12 while the Indians also stand at 2-12. Catch the Rebels next game on January 9 at 7:30 as they take on East Hall at home!
Indians fall to Cherokee Bluff on Tuesday night
Lumpkin Co. Basketball, Team FYN Sports December 4, 2019
Senior Jacob Cumbie scored seven points in a loss to Cherokee Bluff on Tuesday.
The Indians of Lumpkin Co. took a hard region loss last night, Tuesday, Dec. 3, against Cherokee Bluff in Flowery Branch, 82-48.
Senior Peyton Polk continued to play well, scoring 16 points and pulling down 10 rebounds in the loss to Cherokee Bluff (4-3, 1-0 Region 7-AAA).
Junior point guard Gus Faulkner scored 10 points, while senior Patrick Jackson scored nine, and senior Jacob Cumbie added seven.
Up next for Lumpkin Co. (2-6, 0-1) is a home game against East Hall. That game is set to tip-off at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, in Dahlonega.