Indians defeat Dawson Co. on senior night
Lumpkin Co. Soccer, Sports, TeamFYNSports March 24, 2021
The Lumpkin Co. Indians (2-8, 2-2 Region 7-3A) defeated the Dawson Co. Tigers (0-12, 0-5 Region 7-3A) 3-1 on Tuesday night in Dahlonega. Senior Efrain Contreras was a huge factor for Lumpkin Co. As goalie, the only goal he allowed was with less than a minute left when the game was already out of reach.
Freshman Nicholas Esqueda looks to make a play.
Senior Dylan Bodney scored a goal a little over four minutes into the game to allow the Indians to jump out to an early lead. Neither team scored until Senior Gage Benton scored his first goal just before the half ended. Benton scored his second goal of senior night with only seven minutes remaining in the game to seal the win.
Lumpkin Co. hosts Cherokee Bluff this Friday at 7:30 p.m.
The Tigers have another road game this Friday at East Hall high school.
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Lumpkin Co. Indians soccer team falls to East Hall
Lumpkin Co. Soccer, Sports, Team FYN Sports March 3, 2020
The Lumpkin Co. Indians (2-7, 0-1 Region 7-3A) fell to the East Hall Vikings (1-5, 1-0 Region 7-3A) on Tuesday night, March 3, in Dahlonega. The Vikings scored three goals in the second half, and the Indians couldn’t match the scoring outburst.
Senior Brighton Froggatt kicks the ball down the field.
The first half was a defensive battle, with East Hall scoring the only goal of the half on a penalty kick with 12 minutes remaining on the clock.
Junior Jonah Wade looks to make a play.
East Hall scored three more goals to start the second half. The Indians’ first goal of the game came from junior Gage Benton that was assisted by fellow junior Camden Dover with six minutes remaining. The Vikings scored one more goal three minutes later to win the game 5-1.
The Indians’ next game is Friday, March 6, as they host Cherokee Bluff (0-2-1) at 7:30 p.m.
Lady Indians soccer takes down East Hall
Lumpkin Co. Soccer, Sports, Team FYN Sports March 3, 2020
The Lumpkin Co. Lady Indians soccer team (3-3-1, 1-0 Region 7-3A) defeated the East Hall Lady Vikings (0-4-1, 0-1) on Tuesday night, March 3, in Dahlonega, to earn the first region win of the season. Sophomore Reagan Spivey scored two of the Lady Indians’ four first half goals, and East Hall couldn’t erase the deficit in the 10-0 loss.
Freshman Nicole Limehouse fighting for the ball.
Senior Hope Kenney scored the first goal of the game with 24 minutes remaining in the first half. Lumpkin Co. proceeded to score three more goals in the final 14 minutes of the half. The first came from junior Ashley Read, and the second came off a corner kick from Read that was scored on a header from Spivey. Spivey scored her second goal just a few minutes later as Lumpkin Co. led 4-0 at halftime.
Sophomore Reagan Spivey looking to move the ball ahead.
Less than 10 minutes into the second half, freshman Nicole Limehouse punched in a quick goal. A few minutes later, Kenney scored her second goal of the game. Read followed that goal with her second goal of the game just a few minutes later. Kenney got the hat trick three minutes after that to push the Lady Indians’ lead to 8-0. Limehouse scored her second goal of the game with less than 10 minutes remaining. Kenney ended the game by scoring with a little more than a minute left, giving her a hat trick.
Lumpkin Co. plays again Friday, March 6, as they host the Cherokee Lady Warriors (4-1) at 5:30 p.m.
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Lumpkin Co. falls to Lakeview Academy 3-2
Sports, Team FYN Sports February 24, 2020
The Lumpkin Co. Indians (2-4) fell to the Lakeview Academy Lions (1-2) 3-2 on Monday night in Dahlonega. The Lions scored with only five minutes remaining to take the lead and win the game.
Jesus Banuelos makes a play on the ball.
Lakeview scored first with a goal only five minutes into the game. The Indians were able to respond by scoring off a corner kick from #1 Joe Froggatt that was scored off a header from #10 Dylan Bodney. However, the Lions scored another goal with only eight seconds left in the half to take a 2-1 lead at halftime.
Jonah Wade looks to put the ball in play.
It took 31 minutes, but Lumpkin scored first in the second half. #5 Ricky Limehouse scored on a header after a corner kick from Froggatt with nine minutes left in the game. However, the Lions scored again with only five minutes remaining to take a 3-2 lead. They ended up holding onto that lead to win the game.
Lumpkin Co. plays again on Wednesday as they host West Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Lady Indians tie with Lakeview Academy 4-4
Sports, Team FYN Sports February 24, 2020
The Lumpkin Co. Lady Indians (2-1-1) tied the Lakeview Academy Lady Lions (0-1-1) 4-4 on Monday night at Lumpkin Co. High School. The Lady Indians scored with two minutes left in the game to tie the game at four.
Sophomore Reagan Spivey looking to make a play.
Lakeview struck first with a goal early in the first half. The Lady Indians responded with two goals in the first half. The first goal came from #21 Nicole Limehouse with 15 minutes left in the first half, and the second came from #7 Hope Kenney with only three minutes remaining in the first half. Lumpkin Co. led 2-1 at halftime.
Senior Olivia Gilleland about to throw the ball in.
The Lady Lions scored early again in the second half. Their first goal came just 10 minutes into the half. Lumpkin Co. was able to counter with another goal from Limehouse with 14 minutes remaining in the game. Lakeview responded with a goal of their own less than a minute later to tie the game at three goals apiece. The Lady Lions followed that goal with another goal with 5 minutes remaining to take a 4-3 lead. The Lady Indians weren’t ready to throw in the towel. Lumpkin Co.’s #22 Ashley Read scored on a free kick that bounced over the head of the goalie for Lakeview to tie the game. The game finished tied at four.
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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!
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!
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!
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!