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The Oglethorpe County Board of Education approved a $22,300 multi-purpose batting cage for the Oglethorpe County High School at their September meeting.

The Oglethorpe County Board of Education approved a $22,300 multi-purpose batting cage for the Oglethorpe County High School at their September meeting.

Programs look forward to new batting cage

Audrey Pfitzner
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
 Principal Bill Sampson said the construction of a multi-purpose batting cage at Oglethorpe County High School is "part of a big vision."  “We want to do everything we can and put everything we can into it so that we have a good product — a product we can be proud of,” he said.

Prep Roundup: Volleyball team hosts Commerce in tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
 The Oglethorpe County volleyball team will host Commerce at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the second round of the Area 8-A tournament. The Patriots finished the regular season at 17-6 and 9-1 in the area, losing only to Providence Christian on Oct. 3.
Payton Prince runs for yardage during Oglethorpe County's game against Elbert County on Sept. 20. Prince has been one of the key players in the Patriots’ running attack this year. (MCCAIN BRACEWELL/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Payton Prince runs for yardage during Oglethorpe County's game against Elbert County on Sept. 20. Prince has been one of the key players in the Patriots’ running attack this year. (MCCAIN BRACEWELL/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Patriots face tough road for first victory

Jack Keys
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
 With six games in the rearview and four left to play, Oglethorpe County is still searching for its first win of the season. The Patriots will travel to 10th-ranked (Class A Division 1) Rabun County on Friday hoping to avoid their first 0-7 start since 2018.
OCHS seniors Samantha Amos (left) and Sofia Horsley (right) encourage each other after the Patriots scored a point in a scrimmage against Rabun County this summer. OCHS seeks to win its second consecutive area championship this fall. (Torin Smith/The Oglethorpe Echo File)

OCHS seniors Samantha Amos (left) and Sofia Horsley (right) encourage each other after the Patriots scored a point in a scrimmage against Rabun County this summer. OCHS seeks to win its second consecutive area championship this fall. (Torin Smith/The Oglethorpe Echo File)

Strong connection leads to volleyball team’s win streak

Saylor Williams
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
 Coach Brianne Harrison’s mindset is that “you learn a lot from losing,” but the Oglethorpe County volleyball team has been doing quite the opposite.  The reigning area champions are on a seven-match win streak and plan to keep the momentum going into the state playoffs.
The Oglethorpe County Rec League 7u football team won its first game of the season, defeating Walnut Grove 14-0 on Sept. 21. (Submitted Photo)

The Oglethorpe County Rec League 7u football team won its first game of the season, defeating Walnut Grove 14-0 on Sept. 21. (Submitted Photo)

Prep Roundup: Pats work on basics this week

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
 Oglethorpe County football coach Mike Holland said the Patriots are using the off week to work on fundamentals and get healthy to prepare for the remainder of the season. OCHS is coming off a 47-27 loss at Athens Academy on Saturday. The game was moved from Friday because of weather.
The Oglethorpe County Middle School volleyball team won its league title for the second consecutive year. The team members include (back, from left): assistant coach Katie Edwards, Kaylee Wade, Sophie Nash, Caroline Caldwell, Naomi McPeake, Kiley Paul, Armonie Gresham, Emilee Anglin, Alexis Flemming, Riley Ossick and head coach Alicia Kirk; (from, from left): Addisyn Kirk, Ana Vu, Alyza Knight and Edee Fortson. (Submitted Photo)

The Oglethorpe County Middle School volleyball team won its league title for the second consecutive year. The team members include (back, from left): assistant coach Katie Edwards, Kaylee Wade, Sophie Nash, Caroline Caldwell, Naomi McPeake, Kiley Paul, Armonie Gresham, Emilee Anglin, Alexis Flemming, Riley Ossick and head coach Alicia Kirk; (from, from left): Addisyn Kirk, Ana Vu, Alyza Knight and Edee Fortson. (Submitted Photo)

Prep Roundup: OCMS volleyball team repeats as league champs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
 The Oglethorpe County Middle School volleyball team defeated Lake Oconee Academy, Loganville Christian Academy and Prince Avenue Christian to win the Athens Area Middle School volleyball league for the second consecutive year last Saturday.
Freshman Jayden Ford catches the ball to ensure an out in Oglethorpe County’s game against Commerce softball game on Sept. 17. The Patriots have 12 wins this year, after finishing 2-20-1 in 2023. (Audrey Pfitzner/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Freshman Jayden Ford catches the ball to ensure an out in Oglethorpe County’s game against Commerce softball game on Sept. 17. The Patriots have 12 wins this year, after finishing 2-20-1 in 2023. (Audrey Pfitzner/The Oglethorpe Echo)

OCHS softball team credits mantra for winning season

Audrey Pfitzner
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
 The Oglethorpe County softball team is having a bounce-back season, starting the year with a 12-8 record, thanks to a team mantra.  “Be Dory. Forget it,” said Reese Campbell, a junior pitcher. “If you make an error, just let it go.
Elizabeth Cook serves in Oglethorpe County’s victory over Commerce on Sept. 12. The Patriots remained undefeated in Area 8-A Division I with victories over Lake Oconee Academy and Greene County on Tuesday night. (TY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Elizabeth Cook serves in Oglethorpe County’s victory over Commerce on Sept. 12. The Patriots remained undefeated in Area 8-A Division I with victories over Lake Oconee Academy and Greene County on Tuesday night. (TY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Prep Roundup: Patriots host Elbert for homecoming

News Staff
Saturday, September 21, 2024
The Oglethorpe County football team will try to earn its first win of the season when it plays Elbert County for homecoming at 7:30 p.m. Friday. It also is the first Region 8-A Division I game of the season for the Patriots, who are 0-4 and were off last week.
Cory Tillman and his father Glenn Tillman pose after finishing the 20th annual Restoration Labor Day 5K. Cory was first overall and Glenn finished sixth, first in his age group (40-49). (Submitted Photo)

Cory Tillman and his father Glenn Tillman pose after finishing the 20th annual Restoration Labor Day 5K. Cory was first overall and Glenn finished sixth, first in his age group (40-49). (Submitted Photo)

Father, son bond on daily runs

Saylor Williams
Thursday, September 19, 2024
 As Cory and Glenn Tillman each crossed the finish line at this year’s 20th Restoration Labor Day 5K, one became a champion — and the other wasn’t far behind, although the pair laughed about the father being unable to see his son.   Cory Tillman finished first with a time of 19:08.
OCHS volleyball’s Kenzie Henderson soars above the net in a match last week at North Oconee. The Patriots are off to a 2-0 start in Area 8-A. (TY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

OCHS volleyball’s Kenzie Henderson soars above the net in a match last week at North Oconee. The Patriots are off to a 2-0 start in Area 8-A. (TY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Prep Roundup: Campbell leads softball team to two victories

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Reese Campbell was key in the Oglethorpe County softball team’s two victories last week. She was the winning pitcher, and had two hits and three RBIs to lead the OCHS softball team to a 12-10 victory over Washington-Wilkes on Sept. 4.