Lumpkin County rolls past Dawson Co., looks toward 7-AAA showdown

DAHLONEGA -- Lumpkin County has run through just about everyone this season -- now the Indians have a chance to run away with a region title next week.<br /> <br /> Lumpkin County pulled away from Dawson County for a 42-19 win on Friday in Dahlonega -- setting up a Region 7-AAA showdown between the Indians and West Hall next week in Oakwood.<br /> <br /> You can be certain Lumpkin County (5-4, 4-1 Region 7-AAA) will stick to the formula that has served it well all season and again on Friday, as the Indians rushed for 437 yards in the win over the Tigers.<br /> <br /> Quarterback Zach Matthews rushed 14 times for 139 yards and four touchdowns, while Gunner Wood put up 179 yards on 21 carries, Bradley Wommack also added 75 yards and a score, while Cole White added 41 yards on the ground.<br /> <br /> Wommack also had two interceptions in the win. And while Dawson County rolled up 453 total yards -- 256 of that through the air -- the Tigers found tough going near the end zone, as Lumpkin County built a 28-6 halftime advantage. <br /> <br /> Dawson County (1-8, 1-5) will wrap the regular season next week against Johnson.