Forschler takes on expanded role by coaching girls team

  • Emily Forschler lines up for a penalty kick during Oglethorpe Counties girls soccer team's practice on Thursday, Feb. 1. Forschler, alongside her sister Madeline, will be coached by their father for the first time of their high school careers. (Photo/Owen Warden)
    Emily Forschler lines up for a penalty kick during Oglethorpe Counties girls soccer team's practice on Thursday, Feb. 1. Forschler, alongside her sister Madeline, will be coached by their father for the first time of their high school careers. (Photo/Owen Warden)
  • Oglethorpe Counties girls soccer team stretches after practice on Thursday, Feb. 1. The team has its first game on Feb. 9 against Madison County. (Photo/Owen Warden)
    Oglethorpe Counties girls soccer team stretches after practice on Thursday, Feb. 1. The team has its first game on Feb. 9 against Madison County. (Photo/Owen Warden)
  • Senior goalie Anna Adams leaps to make a save during practice on Thursday, Feb. 1. Adams is returning from a season ending injury the season prior. (Photo/Owen Warden)
    Senior goalie Anna Adams leaps to make a save during practice on Thursday, Feb. 1. Adams is returning from a season ending injury the season prior. (Photo/Owen Warden)
  • Girls head soccer coach Erich Forschler points to an open Patriot. This is Forschler's first season with the girls team after spending several seasons with the boys team. (Photo/Owen Warden)
    Girls head soccer coach Erich Forschler points to an open Patriot. This is Forschler's first season with the girls team after spending several seasons with the boys team. (Photo/Owen Warden)
  • Madeline Forschler prepares to pass the ball during Oglethorpe Counties girls soccer team's practice on Thursday, Feb. 1. The junior defender was named one of four captains for the upcoming season. (Photo/Owen Warden)
    Madeline Forschler prepares to pass the ball during Oglethorpe Counties girls soccer team's practice on Thursday, Feb. 1. The junior defender was named one of four captains for the upcoming season. (Photo/Owen Warden)
  • Oglethorpe Counties girls soccer schedule for the 2024 season (Graphic/Owen Warden)
    Oglethorpe Counties girls soccer schedule for the 2024 season (Graphic/Owen Warden)
Oglethorpe County girls soccer is under new management, but for juniors Madeline and Emily Forschler, it’s a familiar face.   Boys coach Erich Forschler, the father of Madeline and Emily, also…

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