May 22, 2026
Oglethorpe County defensive back Jordan Johnson (1) tackles Commerce running back Jacari Huff (2) at Patriot Stadium Oct. 18. Johnson is part of a senior class that were freshmen during coach Mike Holland’s first season in 2021. (ADAM WALTERS/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
The Oglethorpe County cross country teams advanced to the Class A Division I state meet, which will be held on Friday in Carrollton. The boys were seventh and the girls were ninth at sectionals. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)
Seniors Samantha Amos (28) and Sofia Horsley (27) helped lead the Oglethorpe County volleyball team to the Elite Eight of the Class A tournament. They joined Kenzie Henderson as the team’s only seniors. (Torin Smith/The Oglethorpe Echo)
Carey Paul has coached at the Oglethorpe County Recreation Department since 2012. Since his start, Paul has coached over 75 teams in several different sports, including soccer, softball, volleyball, baseball and basketball. (The Oglethorpe Echo/Submitted Photo)
Before games on Friday nights, the Oglethorpe County football team congregates in the school’s cafeteria for a pregame meal donated by a local sponsor. Local churches have played the biggest role in meal donations, OCHS coach Mike Holland said. (JACK KEYS/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
Sydnie Henderson finished 11th with a time of 20:21 at the North Oconee Invitational on Oct. 19. Cory Tillman, who finished in 18:46, had the top time among the OCHS boys. (STEVE COLQUITT/FOR THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
Members of last year’s esports club practice their skills in the computer science lab. The computers, dual monitors, keyboards and computer mice were paid for by grant funding and also allow for a game design class. (Submitted Photo/The Oglethorpe Echo)
OCHS junior Elizabeth Cook is the Area 8-A player of the year. Teammates Kenzie Henderson and Sofia Horsley are on the first team and Brianne Harrison is the area coach of the year. (Submitted Photo)