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The offensive line works on blocking during practice last week. Center Brock Barrett (right), a senior, is the anchor of the line this year. (Photo/Andy Johnston)

The offensive line works on blocking during practice last week. Center Brock Barrett (right), a senior, is the anchor of the line this year. (Photo/Andy Johnston)

Barrett, offensive line foundation of team

Emma Greene
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The offensive line is going to be the foundation for the football team this season, and senior Brock Barrett will be the leader. “Brock just needs to continue doing what he’s doing, and helping his teammates get better,” head coach Michael Holland said. “Which he does every single day.
Junior Nicah Pass has returned to the football team as a wide receiver after not playing last season. He had 23 tackles on defense as a freshman. (Photo/Emma Greene)

Junior Nicah Pass has returned to the football team as a wide receiver after not playing last season. He had 23 tackles on defense as a freshman. (Photo/Emma Greene)

Returning Pass: Nicah to receive

Emma Greene
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Junior Nicah Pass is returning to the field as a starting wide receiver after not playing his sophomore season. Head coach Michael Holland said he has matured physically since his freshman year, but hopes to see him grow mentally, as well.
Running back O’Maury Huggs takes the ball from quarterback Caden Hartrum during practice this week. The Patriots are running a pistol wing-T offense this season that features three backs. (Photo/Andy Johnston)

Running back O’Maury Huggs takes the ball from quarterback Caden Hartrum during practice this week. The Patriots are running a pistol wing-T offense this season that features three backs. (Photo/Andy Johnston)

Running backs learn new offensive style

Emma Greene
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Patriots are switching up their offensive style this season, which head coach Michael Holland is hoping will be to their advantage. Holland emphasized the importance of the running backs understanding the new offense. OCHS will run a pistol wing-T offense based on deception.
Senior Caden Hartrum returns to start at quarterback for the Patriots this year after moving from receiver during last season. (Photo/Emma Greene)

Senior Caden Hartrum returns to start at quarterback for the Patriots this year after moving from receiver during last season. (Photo/Emma Greene)

Hartrum heads into year as starting quarterback

Emma Greene
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Senior Caden Hartrum moved into the starting quarterback role last season after transfers and injuries. He earned the starting spot heading into this season after his performance, head coach Michael Holland said.
Seniors on the OCHS football team include Braxton Edmonson (88), Caden Hartrum (1), Tanner Mckie (50), Malik Forshee (21), and Clint Graham (22), (middle, from left), O’Maury Huggs, Stephen Berlin, Dalton Hilley and Keagan Moats, and (back) Brock Barrett. The Patriots will try to improve on last year’s winless record this fall. (Photo/Emma Greene)

Seniors on the OCHS football team include Braxton Edmonson (88), Caden Hartrum (1), Tanner Mckie (50), Malik Forshee (21), and Clint Graham (22), (middle, from left), O’Maury Huggs, Stephen Berlin, Dalton Hilley and Keagan Moats, and (back) Brock Barrett. The Patriots will try to improve on last year’s winless record this fall. (Photo/Emma Greene)

Patriots look to senior class for leadership

Emma Greene
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Oglethorpe County football team will try to regroup after going 0-10 last season. The Patriots will rely heavily on senior leaders to push them toward success this fall.
Reese Campbell struck out three and didn’t walk anyone in Oglethorpe County’s 6-3 victory over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday. She was coming off pitching a two-hitter in a win over Lincoln County on Aug. 6. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Reese Campbell struck out three and didn’t walk anyone in Oglethorpe County’s 6-3 victory over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday. She was coming off pitching a two-hitter in a win over Lincoln County on Aug. 6. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Prep Roundup: Barner’s 2 hits, 2 RBIs spark win over Wilkes

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Carolyn Barner had two hits and two RBIs, and Khloe Eidson added two hits to lead the Oglethorpe County softball team to a 6-3 victory over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday in Lexington.  Reese Campbell was the winning pitcher with three strikeouts and no walks.  On Aug.
Oglethorpe County libero Aryana Knight (right), who is 4-foot-9, shows her height difference with teammate Elizabeth Cook, who is listed at 6 feet, during a match last fall. Knight is one of the Patriots’ top defenders. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Oglethorpe County libero Aryana Knight (right), who is 4-foot-9, shows her height difference with teammate Elizabeth Cook, who is listed at 6 feet, during a match last fall. Knight is one of the Patriots’ top defenders. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Small, but mighty

Emma Greene
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Aryana Knight is the shortest player on the Oglethorpe County volleyball team, but in a sport where height is significant, she’s learned to use her size to her advantage. Knight, at 4-foot-9, is the starting libero for the Patriots after Samantha Amos graduated last year.
The OCHS cross country team, Nathen Reesman, Cory Tillman, Rex Allen, Tristan Ruzowicz, Davis Blalock, Nolan Green (back row, left to right), John Adams, Lincoln Paradise, Julian George and Josiah Young (front row, left to right), pose for media day photos Wednesday, July 23 at OCHS. The boys team placed 11th out of 24 teams at state last season. (Photo/Emma Greene)

The OCHS cross country team, Nathen Reesman, Cory Tillman, Rex Allen, Tristan Ruzowicz, Davis Blalock, Nolan Green (back row, left to right), John Adams, Lincoln Paradise, Julian George and Josiah Young (front row, left to right), pose for media day photos Wednesday, July 23 at OCHS. The boys team placed 11th out of 24 teams at state last season. (Photo/Emma Greene)

Adams takes over as coach of OCHS cross country teams

Emma Greene
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Oglethorpe County cross country teams are heading into the season with new head coach Brandon Adams.  Adams, a sixth grade social studies teacher at Oglethorpe County Middle School, has coached soccer but never cross country.
The Oglethorpe County softball team will once again rely on Reese Campbell to handle the bulk of the pitching duties this fall. Coach Brianna Dickens hopes other arms will emerge to help Campbell. (Submitted Photo)

The Oglethorpe County softball team will once again rely on Reese Campbell to handle the bulk of the pitching duties this fall. Coach Brianna Dickens hopes other arms will emerge to help Campbell. (Submitted Photo)

Softball core bolstered by youngsters

Emma Greene
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The OCHS softball team is adding six freshmen to the roster this season, to go with nine returning starters and four returners. Many of the players can play multiple positions, which adds to the team’s depth.

OCHS volleyball team gets ready for season

Emma Greene
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Oglethorpe County volleyball team is starting what it hopes will become a new tradition this year. The Red vs. White Scrimmage will feature varsity and junior varsity players mixing up to play against each other on Aug. 1.  The first official practice will be Monday, Aug.