Strong connection leads to volleyball team’s win streak

OCHS seniors Samantha Amos (left) and Sofia Horsley (right) encourage each other after the Patriots scored a point in a scrimmage against Rabun County this summer. OCHS seeks to win its second consecutive area championship this fall. (Torin Smith/The Oglethorpe Echo File)

Senior Samantha Amos high-fives teammates in a match against Aquinas last fall. Her play has helped the Oglethorpe County volleyball team win seven consecutive matches. (Diana Lopez Garcia/The Oglethorpe Echo File)

OCHS volleyball players Samantha Amos (from left), Kenzie Henderson and Sofia Horsley were honored on senior night on Tuesday. The Patriots defeated Athens Academy to win their eighth consecutive match. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Kenzie Henderson soars over the net for a kill in Oglethorpe County’s victory over Athens Academy on Tuesday night. Henderson is one of three seniors on this year’s team. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Elizabeth Cook talks with OCHS coach Brianne Harrison during a victory over Athens Academy on Tuesday. The Patriots are preparing for the Area 8-A tournament, which begins next week. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Senior Sofia Horsley prepares to set up Kenzie Henderson (right) and Nora Turner (17) during the win over Athens Academy on Tuesday night. Horsley, Henderson and teammate Samantha Amos were honored on senior night. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)