Life without Cal Faulkner begins for coach Heath Webb and Lumpkin County. The Indians will ride with one of the fastest players in the area, as RB Nolan Matthews runs it back one more time. There’s more than enough talent on the team, and a chance for some new names to emerge as the next great players.

Head Coach: Heath Webb (4th Season)
2024 Record: 7-4; State Rnd 1

“We’ve adopted the motto of ‘Something to Prove’,” says coach Heath Webb. “We are determined to prove that we’re not going anywhere just because we lost a talented graduating class.”

2025 SCHEDULE – LUMPKIN COUNTY

Personnel & Schemes

Key Departures: Cal Faulkner, Connor Greilich, Connor Bagley, Jackson Bell, AJ Scott

Returning Starters: 3 on offense; 5 on defense

Key Returning Players: Nolan Matthews, Mike Nichols, Mac Powell, Patrick Woody, Wolf Harbin

Up & Coming Players: Martin Husley (6’6 SO WR), Mac Powell (JR 6’5 WR)

Offense: Power Spread
Starting QB is set with Mason Hester. Nolan Matthews will be the bell-cow back, and Martin Hulsey and Mac Powell are to be the go-to options at receiver.

Defense: 3-3-5
LB Mike Nichols, DLs River Kelley, Patrick Woody, and Loden Beazley, along with S Wolf Harbin are poised to be the leaders on that side of the ball.

Trenches: “Solid depth,” states Webb. “We’ve got six DL to play three spots and eight OL to play five spots.”

Strengths & Areas of Focus

Strengths: “Defense-really strong front six,” says Webb. “Offense-balance of good WRs and tremendous RB. Team: tight-knit group that is hungry to prove we’re not going anywhere.”

Focusing On: “Replacing the winningest class in school history,” adds Webb. “Finding the right guys to fill those holes.”