PHOTOS: Oglethorpe County High School Homecoming

  • Tanner Mckie (50) and Matthew Martin (23) celebrate after recovering a fumble during Oglethorpe County’s homecoming game against Elbert County on Sept. 20, 2024. Martin also had four tackles and forced the fumble. (Photo/ McCain Bracewell)
    Tanner Mckie (50) and Matthew Martin (23) celebrate after recovering a fumble during Oglethorpe County’s homecoming game against Elbert County on Sept. 20, 2024. Martin also had four tackles and forced the fumble. (Photo/ McCain Bracewell)
  • OCHS students wave to the crowd from their float during the homecoming parade in downtown Crawford on Sept. 19, 2024. The float had a jungle theme and the sign reads: “Wild about the Patriots.” (Photo/McCain Bracewell)
    OCHS students wave to the crowd from their float during the homecoming parade in downtown Crawford on Sept. 19, 2024. The float had a jungle theme and the sign reads: “Wild about the Patriots.” (Photo/McCain Bracewell)
  • Oglethorpe County running back Payton Prince tries to escape the grasp of Elbert County defensive back Jose Rodriquez during the Blue Devils’ 46-13 victory over the Patriots on Sept. 20, 2024. Prince returned to the lineup after missing time with an injury. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)
    Oglethorpe County running back Payton Prince tries to escape the grasp of Elbert County defensive back Jose Rodriquez during the Blue Devils’ 46-13 victory over the Patriots on Sept. 20, 2024. Prince returned to the lineup after missing time with an injury. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)
  • Oglethorpe County wide receiver Caden Hartrum runs for a touchdown on a fake punt during their game against Elbert County on Sept. 20, 2024. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)
    Oglethorpe County wide receiver Caden Hartrum runs for a touchdown on a fake punt during their game against Elbert County on Sept. 20, 2024. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)
  • Members of the Oglethorpe County High School football team smile on the back of their float during the homecoming parade on Sept. 19, 2024 in downtown Crawford. (Photo/ McCain Bracewell)
    Members of the Oglethorpe County High School football team smile on the back of their float during the homecoming parade on Sept. 19, 2024 in downtown Crawford. (Photo/ McCain Bracewell)
  • Oglethorpe County rec league football players, cheerleaders and coaches fill a float to take part in Oglethorpe County High School Homecoming Parade in downtown Crawford on Sept. 19, 2024. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)
    Oglethorpe County rec league football players, cheerleaders and coaches fill a float to take part in Oglethorpe County High School Homecoming Parade in downtown Crawford on Sept. 19, 2024. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)
  • Students smile and hold up signs on the back of their float during the Oglethorpe County High School homecoming parade on Sept. 19, 2024 in downtown Crawford. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)
    Students smile and hold up signs on the back of their float during the Oglethorpe County High School homecoming parade on Sept. 19, 2024 in downtown Crawford. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)
  • Oglethorpe County’s Darius Heard looks for a receiver during the Patriots’ game against Elbert County on Sept. 20, 2024. The Blue Devils defeated OCHS 46-13 to drop the Patriots to 0-5 and 0-1 in Region 8-A Division I. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)
    Oglethorpe County’s Darius Heard looks for a receiver during the Patriots’ game against Elbert County on Sept. 20, 2024. The Blue Devils defeated OCHS 46-13 to drop the Patriots to 0-5 and 0-1 in Region 8-A Division I. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)
  • The 2024 Oglethorpe County High School homecoming queen Paris Crowder hugs the 2023 Oglethorpe County homecoming queen Aariana Bell after Crowder was crowned during halftime of the homecoming football game against Elbert County High School on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)
    The 2024 Oglethorpe County High School homecoming queen Paris Crowder hugs the 2023 Oglethorpe County homecoming queen Aariana Bell after Crowder was crowned during halftime of the homecoming football game against Elbert County High School on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)