It’s about time for some basketball! We present you with a team-by-team preview to get you up to date on where each school stands heading into the 2026-27 season. Team Previews are presented by My GA Credit Union!

Head Coach: Chris Faulkner (4th Season)
2025-26 Record/Results: 23-5; Region 3rd; RND 1; #8 Rank

A stellar team all season, Lumpkin County’s ending last year was less than it desired.

PERSONNEL & STYLE OF PLAY

# of Returning Starters: 2

Key Players: Martin Hulsey, Kolson Howell

Key Departures: Jordan Richerson, Jackson Pulley, Landon Pierce, Keiwhan Gallagher

Offensive Style: Open motion-type offensive attack

STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES

Strengths: Winning culture and foundation

Biggest Challenges: Replacing lots of scoring and ball-handling

EXPECTATIONS

From the Coach: N/A – no answer yet from coach Faulkner

From BLITZ: The Indians are going to have a different look without Jordan Richerson. What he provided with his ability to score from long range and handle the pressure moments is hard to replace. Still, Martin Hulsey and Kolson Howell are great players to build around, and both are underclassmen. This will be an exciting team to watch and no doubt will be ultra-competitive again in the region.