Washington-Wilkes kicked a 24-yard field goal on the last play of the game to defeat Oglethorpe County 20-17 at Patriot Stadium Friday night.
The Patriots, who led 17-10 with 5:43 remaining in the game, fell to 0-3 heading into a game at Laney in Augusta at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
“It was a heartbreaker last Friday,” OCHS coach Mike Holland said. “To be winning with 5 minutes left and to let it slip away is tough. I hate it for our seniors who continue to show tremendous grit and determination. We will keep chopping wood and do everything we can to get on track.”
Darius Heard started at quarterback and led the Patriots with 116 yards and two touchdowns. His 53-yard scoring run gave OCHS a 17-10 lead.
Dalton Hilley led the Patriots with 11 tackles. Clint Graham and O’Maury Huggs each had two tackles, two for loss.
Matthew Martin had a sack and Braxton Edmonson kicked a 39-yard field goal.
Laney is 2-1 with victories over Hephzibah and Putnam County.
“(Laney is) a physical football team with good size and speed,” Holland said. “I think we have a great game plan in place and we are excited for the opportunity to go play a quality team as we get ready to open region play in two weeks.”
Anderson sparks OCHS softball
Freshman Lillie Anderson went 3-for-3 with three RBIs to lead the OCHS softball team to an 8-7 victory over Providence Christian on Aug. 29.
Carolyn Barner had two hits and two RBIs, and Khloe Eidson also had two hits. Reese Campbell earned the victory with a seven-strikeout, complete-game performance.
The Patriots are 9-3 and 3-1 in Region 8-A Division I. They were to play Washington-Wilkes on Sept. 4 on Senior Night for Carlee Gibson, the team’s lone senior.
The Patriots also are scheduled to play at Lincoln County at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5.
Volleyball team defeats Winder-Barrow
Oglethorpe County defeated Winder-Barrow in five sets behind Elizabeth Cook, Leanna Newton and Kenzie Henderson, who reached double digits with kills.
The Patriots improved to 7-4 and will play in a quad match at North Oconee on Sept. 5.
“The whole team served well, hustled, and it was a team effort. Sofia Horsley had a great setting game, as well,” coach Brianne Harrison said.
OCMS football team remains undefeated
Zion Pass threw two touchdown passes to lead the Oglethorpe County Middle School football team to a 40-0 victory over East Jackson on Aug. 28.
The Patriots improved to 4-0 and were scheduled to play Athens Academy on Sept. 4, after this week’s deadline.
Behind Pass, the offense had 426 yards of offense. He has 11 touchdowns and 650 yards rushing this season.
The OCMS volleyball A team won two of three sets against Athens Academy on Aug. 29 and all three sets against Prince Avenue on Sept. 3.
The OCMS volleyball B team won both sets against Athens Academy and against Prince Avenue.