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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.
Oglethorpe County’s Caden Hartrum runs for a touchdown in a game against Elbert County last fall. Hartrum will start at quarterback for the Patriots this season. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)

Oglethorpe County’s Caden Hartrum runs for a touchdown in a game against Elbert County last fall. Hartrum will start at quarterback for the Patriots this season. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)

Summer workouts prepare Patriots for first practice

Emma Greene
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Oglethorpe County football team will hit the field on Monday for its first official practice, but the Patriots have been working all summer. The Patriots have been “strongly encouraged” to attend optional practices since the beginning of June, coach Michael Holland said.
The Oglethorpe County Major League all-star team included (back row, from left) assistant coach Peyton Carlisle, assistant coach Brody Bearden and head coach Chuck Gabriel; (middle row, from left) Griffin Foster, Leeland Bearden, Julian Trejo, Trey Gabriel, Jonathan Thurmond, Joseph Bailey, Branson Campbell, Graysen Tambling, Liam Hansford; and (front, from left) Sam Hastie Helms, JR McAphee and Brian Buck. (Submitted Photo)

The Oglethorpe County Major League all-star team included (back row, from left) assistant coach Peyton Carlisle, assistant coach Brody Bearden and head coach Chuck Gabriel; (middle row, from left) Griffin Foster, Leeland Bearden, Julian Trejo, Trey Gabriel, Jonathan Thurmond, Joseph Bailey, Branson Campbell, Graysen Tambling, Liam Hansford; and (front, from left) Sam Hastie Helms, JR McAphee and Brian Buck. (Submitted Photo)

Major League all-stars finish second in district

Emma Greene
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The Oglethorpe County Major League all-star team finished as district runner-up last Friday morning in Hartwell.  Oglethorpe County needed one win to advance to the state tournament in Macon, but lost to Franklin County twice to end the season. “I was proud of them,” head coach Chuck Gabriel said.
KB Bonds, a former OCHS lineman who plays for Shorter University, leads campers through drills at his football camp at OCHS on Saturday. Bonds had 24 tackles, one-half of a sack and recovered a fumble for Shorter last fall. (Photo/Emma Greene)

KB Bonds, a former OCHS lineman who plays for Shorter University, leads campers through drills at his football camp at OCHS on Saturday. Bonds had 24 tackles, one-half of a sack and recovered a fumble for Shorter last fall. (Photo/Emma Greene)

Photos: Camp Fun with KB Bonds

Emma Greene
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Elizabeth Cook holds a trophy for being named All-American after leading the Walton Elite Volleyball Club to a third-place finish at the AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships last month. Cook will be a senior at OCHS this fall. (Submitted Photo)

Elizabeth Cook holds a trophy for being named All-American after leading the Walton Elite Volleyball Club to a third-place finish at the AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships last month. Cook will be a senior at OCHS this fall. (Submitted Photo)

Cook earns All-American status with volleyball team

Emma Greene
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Elizabeth Cook had an impressive season with the Walton Elite Volleyball Club.