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Oglethorpe County quarterback Caden Hartrum tries to elude Rabun County’s Reid Giles (15) in the Patriots’ 28-19 upset of the fifth-ranked Wildcats on Friday night. Hartrum threw two touchdown passes and ran for another in the Patriots’ first region win of the season (Ashleigh Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo).

Oglethorpe County quarterback Caden Hartrum tries to elude Rabun County’s Reid Giles (15) in the Patriots’ 28-19 upset of the fifth-ranked Wildcats on Friday night. Hartrum threw two touchdown passes and ran for another in the Patriots’ first region win of the season (Ashleigh Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo).

Oglethorpe County stuns No. 5 Rabun County

Zack Busbee
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Oglethorpe County shattered a 30-year drought Friday night, toppling a top-10 powerhouse and rewriting the school’s football history. The Patriots knocked off previously undefeated and fifth-ranked Rabun County 28-19 to move to 3-4 and 1-2 in Region 8-A Division I play.
In the fourth quarter of Oglethorpe County High School's game against Rabun County High School, junior Nicah Pass (4) helps the cheerleaders energize the crowd. (Photo/Caroline Newbern)

In the fourth quarter of Oglethorpe County High School's game against Rabun County High School, junior Nicah Pass (4) helps the cheerleaders energize the crowd. (Photo/Caroline Newbern)

Huge win for the Patriots aganist Rabun County

News Staff
Friday, October 10, 2025
Oglethorpe County posted one of the biggest wins in program history with a 28-19 upset of Rabun County on Friday night.Caden Hartrum threw two touchdown passes and ran for another as the Patriots handed the Wildcats their first loss of the season.The win snapped a three-game losing streak for OCHS...
Members of the Oglethorpe County volleyball team gather for a photo around the Area 8-A trophy. The Patriots advanced to the state tournament, which begins Oct. 15. (Submitted Photo)

Members of the Oglethorpe County volleyball team gather for a photo around the Area 8-A trophy. The Patriots advanced to the state tournament, which begins Oct. 15. (Submitted Photo)

Prep Roundup: Volleyball team captures 8-A title

News Staff
Friday, October 10, 2025
The Oglethorpe County volleyball team defeated top-seeded Providence Christian 25-19, 25-18 and 25-14 to clinch the Area 8-A championship on Saturday. The Patriots (27-8, 8-2) have won 15 consecutive matches and advance to the first round of the Class A tournament on Oct. 15.
Oglethorpe County Middle School players and cheerleaders celebrate after defeating Social Circle 12–6 to win the PAC-11 championship last week. The Patriots didn’t allow more than six points in any of the final four games.

Oglethorpe County Middle School players and cheerleaders celebrate after defeating Social Circle 12–6 to win the PAC-11 championship last week. The Patriots didn’t allow more than six points in any of the final four games.

OCMS football team wins league crown

Andy Mathis
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
After an undefeated season ended in uncertainty last year, Oglethorpe County Middle School finished the job this fall. The football team claimed the PAC-11 league championship with a 12-6 win over Social Circle last Wednesday.
Oglethorpe first baseman Lillie Anderson (16) catches the ball during a game against Prince Avenue Christian School at the Sheldon T. Shoff Sports Annex in Bogart, Georgia, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Prince Avenue won 11-3. (Photo/Katherine Davis)

Oglethorpe first baseman Lillie Anderson (16) catches the ball during a game against Prince Avenue Christian School at the Sheldon T. Shoff Sports Annex in Bogart, Georgia, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Prince Avenue won 11-3. (Photo/Katherine Davis)

Photo Gallery: OCHS softball

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Patriots played Prince Avenue Christian School at the Sheldon T. Shoff Sports Annex in Bogart, Georgia on Sept. 27. OCHS lost 11-3.  
Two cheerleaders for Oglethope High School chest bump before the football game begins against Athens Academy on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Lexington, Georgia. (Photo/Emma Peterson)

Two cheerleaders for Oglethope High School chest bump before the football game begins against Athens Academy on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Lexington, Georgia. (Photo/Emma Peterson)

Photo Gallery: OCHS vs. ACAD

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Patriots competed against Athens Academy last Friday. OCHS lost 43-21, leaving them with a 2-4 record this season. They are set to play Rabun County next Friday. 
The OCHS JV volleyball team won its area tournament on Saturday. Team members and coaches include (back, from left): Kiley Paul, Kaylee Wade, Caroline Caldwell, Mirakle Merritt, Abby Gabriel, Chyenne Maddox and Cailyn Torbit; (front, from left) coach Brianne Harrison, Ana Vu, Lannah Scarborough, Alyza Knight and coach Toni Walser-Childs. (Submitted Photo)

The OCHS JV volleyball team won its area tournament on Saturday. Team members and coaches include (back, from left): Kiley Paul, Kaylee Wade, Caroline Caldwell, Mirakle Merritt, Abby Gabriel, Chyenne Maddox and Cailyn Torbit; (front, from left) coach Brianne Harrison, Ana Vu, Lannah Scarborough, Alyza Knight and coach Toni Walser-Childs. (Submitted Photo)

Prep Roundup

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
OCHS softball nears playoffs The regular season is winding down for the Oglethorpe County softball team.
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Prep Roundup

News Staff
Friday, September 26, 2025
Volleyball runs win streak to 10 The Oglethorpe County volleyball team ran its winning streak to 10 matches in a row with a victory over Stephens County on Monday.The Patriots improved to 22-8 on senior night as Elizabeth Cook, Carlie Gabriel,  Aryana Knight and Ansley Paul were honored after the...
Oglethorpe County High School senior Keagan Moats (20) tips the ball into the air during the Granite Bowl against Elbert County High School on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (Photo/Drew Bearden)

Oglethorpe County High School senior Keagan Moats (20) tips the ball into the air during the Granite Bowl against Elbert County High School on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (Photo/Drew Bearden)

Photo Gallery: Granite Bowl

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Patriots competed against Elbert County's Blue Devils in the Granite Bowl in Elberton last Friday. OCHS lost 0-27, leaving them with a 2-3 record this season. They are set to play Athens Academy this Friday.