Oglethorpe Echo Sports
The Oglethorpe County cross country team advanced to the Class A Division I state meet after finishing sixth out of 21 teams at the Class A sectionals at Jeff Davis High School on Saturday.
John Adams was sixth in 17:23.30, followed by Cory Tillman in 19th at 19:09.80. Josiah Young was 46th (19:26.20), Lincoln Paradis was 54th (19:40.60) and Jonah Burke was 61st (19:51.10).
“We would like to thank the booster club and supporters for providing lodging and meals for the team, and also parents and family for sending fruit and other healthy snacks for the runners,” coach Brandon Adams said. The state championship meet will be held Saturday in Carrollton.
OCMS results
The OCMS girls basketball team opened with a 25-11 victory over East Jackson on Monday. The boys team defeated East Jackson 29-19.