Sports

Denim Goddard, a two-time state champ in the long and triple jumps, competes in both events for Austin Peay. As a freshman this year, her distances improved from the end of the indoor season to the end of the outdoor season. (Submitted Photo)

Erich Forschler has decided to step down as the OCHS girls soccer coach since his twin daughters Emily and Madeleine graduated this month. OCHS is in the process of replacing him. (Photo/Owen Warden)

Cory Tillman, who will be a senior at Oglethorpe County High School in the fall, wins the Maxeys Model Mile 5K on Saturday. He finished with a time of 19 minutes, 40 seconds. (Photo/Emma Greene)

Ryan Sowell (from left), Chuck Thornton and James Thornton take a break from working on the Georgia Airsoft Inc. facility in Winterville last month. Thornton was one of the first to open a commercial airsoft facility. (Photo/Mitchell Stone)

Oglethorpe County golf coach Gary Hughes takes the driver’s seat on the activity bus to drive the boys team to its tournament in Lincolnton. He’s certified to drive the school’s activity bus. (Photo/Kayda Hammock)

Kenzie Henderson tied for the top high jump at the Class A Division I sectional on Monday to advance to the state meet. She’s won three straight high jump state titles. (Photo/Wade Cheek)

OCHS football players go through spring drills at Patriot Stadium on Tuesday. Head coach Mike Holland expects to see improvement from several returning players this year. (Photo/Emma Greene)

Submitted Photo

Oglethorpe County soccer players Emily and Madeleine Forschler signed with South Georgia State earlier this year. Erich (left) and Melissa Forschler, their parents, attended the signing. Erich Forschler is also the girls soccer coach at OCHS. (Submitted photo)