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TY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO OCHS softball assistant coach Mike Campbell high-fives Lillie Anderson during the Patriots’ 10-2 win over Commerce on Tuesday. Anderson had two hits and an RBI as part of the 15-hit attack.

TY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO OCHS softball assistant coach Mike Campbell high-fives Lillie Anderson during the Patriots’ 10-2 win over Commerce on Tuesday. Anderson had two hits and an RBI as part of the 15-hit attack.

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Eidson sparks softball to win over Commerce

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Khloe Eidson went 4-for-4 with a home run, double and two RBIs to lead the Oglethorpe County softball team to a 10-2 win over Commerce in a game called after five innings on Tuesday night.
Members of the Oglethorpe County volleyball team huddle during a recent match. The Patriots won their seventh consecutive match on Tuesday to improve to 19-8 this season. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Members of the Oglethorpe County volleyball team huddle during a recent match. The Patriots won their seventh consecutive match on Tuesday to improve to 19-8 this season. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

OCHS volleyball hits prime in time for stretch run

Zack Busbee
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Oglethorpe volleyball team has rattled off seven consecutive wins, hoping to ride that wave through the end of the season to a potential third straight Class A playoff berth.“I really want to win the rest of our area games, because that’s what we have left,” head coach Brianne Harrison said.
ANDY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO Cory Tillman, who runs for the Oglethorpe County cross country team, was the top finisher in the Restoration Run 5K on Monday. His teammates also ran in the 21st annual race.

ANDY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO Cory Tillman, who runs for the Oglethorpe County cross country team, was the top finisher in the Restoration Run 5K on Monday. His teammates also ran in the 21st annual race.

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Crawford’s Restoration Run continues to grow

Cooper Huau
Thursday, September 11, 2025
CORRECTION: Information about the repayment status of the Crawford Historic Depot was incorrect in the Sept. 4, 2025 edition of The Oglethorpe Echo. The correct information is in the story below. The Restoration Run 5K, in its 21st year, had a record-breaking 140 registered for its Labor Day event.
Leanna Newton (Submitted Photo/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Leanna Newton (Submitted Photo/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Prep Roundup: Newton, Cook spark volleyball team to wins

Echo Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Led by the play of Leanna Newton and Elizabeth Cook, the Oglethorpe County volleyball team defeated Lake Oconee Academy, Greene County and Madison County in the past week.The Patriots improved to 16-8.Coach Brianne Harrison said Oglethorpe County was down two sets to Madison County on Tuesday night...
(ANDY MATHIS/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO) Oglethorpe County’s Emily Wisham warms up before a game against Clarke Central last Thursday. Wisham and fellow outfielder Zharia Burgess are two of OCHS’ “most energized players,” coach Brianna Dickens said.

(ANDY MATHIS/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO) Oglethorpe County’s Emily Wisham warms up before a game against Clarke Central last Thursday. Wisham and fellow outfielder Zharia Burgess are two of OCHS’ “most energized players,” coach Brianna Dickens said.

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Wisham, Burgess fuel OCHS softball as outfield anchors

Andy Mathis
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Oglethorpe County juniors Emily Wisham and Zharia Burgess have grown into outfield fixtures, with their energy and leadership setting the tone for the Lady Patriots’ softball team.
Oglethorpe County’s Nora Turner hits the ball over the net during one of two matches on Aug. 28 at Athens Academy. The Patriots defeated Eastside and lost to Athens Academy in those matches. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Oglethorpe County’s Nora Turner hits the ball over the net during one of two matches on Aug. 28 at Athens Academy. The Patriots defeated Eastside and lost to Athens Academy in those matches. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Prep Roundup: Softball team remains undefeated in region

News Staff
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Emily Wisham, Reese Campbell and Riley Jones had two hits each to lead the Oglethorpe County softball team to a 6-4 come-from-behind victory over Providence Christian on Aug. 28.
Oglethorpe County quarterback Caden Hartrum (1) hands the ball off to Oglethorpe County running back Zion Pass (7) during Oglethorpe County’s game against the East Hill Vikings at Oglethorpe County High School on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. Pass ran the ball into the end zone for a Patriots touchdown. (Photo/Sofia Yaker, The Oglethorpe Echo))

Oglethorpe County quarterback Caden Hartrum (1) hands the ball off to Oglethorpe County running back Zion Pass (7) during Oglethorpe County’s game against the East Hill Vikings at Oglethorpe County High School on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. Pass ran the ball into the end zone for a Patriots touchdown. (Photo/Sofia Yaker, The Oglethorpe Echo))

Family Ties: Pass Brothers excel together on the field

Zack Busbee
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
For Oglethorpe County football, the word Pass has an additional significance.  Nicah Pass, a junior defensive back and wide receiver, broke up a potential touchdown pass to help save the Patriots’ first win since the 2023-24 season.
Oglethorpe County High School football players O'Maury Huggs (3) and P.J. Canada (15) hug during a game against Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School at Tiger Stadium in Washington, Georgia, on Aug. 29, 2025. Oglethorpe County won the game with a score of 42-12. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)

Oglethorpe County High School football players O'Maury Huggs (3) and P.J. Canada (15) hug during a game against Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School at Tiger Stadium in Washington, Georgia, on Aug. 29, 2025. Oglethorpe County won the game with a score of 42-12. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)

Photo Gallery: Patriots secure second win

News Staff
Saturday, August 30, 2025
That’s two in a row for the Patriots. Caden Hartrum and Jackson Tatum each scored two touchdowns to lead OCHS to a 42-12 win over Washington-Wilkes on Friday night. Paris Crowder and O’Maury Huggs also scored.
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Prep Roundup: Middle school results

News Staff
Friday, August 29, 2025
The Oglethorpe County Middle School football game at Banks County was rescheduled to Sept. 4 because of lightning. The OCMS volleyball A team lost in two sets to Haymon Morris on Aug. 20 and two of three sets to Russell on Aug. 25.