Sports

The Oglethorpe County High School Sports Hall of Fame committee is taking nominations for its next class. The hall seeks to recognize student athletes, coaches and members of the Oglethorpe County Schools community who “have made significant contributions to the school’s athletic program.” (Torin Smith/The Oglethorpe Echo)

The Oglethorpe County High School Sports Hall of Fame committee is taking nominations for its next class. The hall seeks to recognize student athletes, coaches and members of the Oglethorpe County Schools community who “have made significant contributions to the school’s athletic program.” (Torin Smith/The Oglethorpe Echo)

OCHS sports hall of fame seeks nominees for 2024 class

Torin Smith
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Reginald Hunter still holds the Oglethorpe County High School record for the mile run — nearly 50 years after graduating. It’s one reason he was inducted into the inaugural class of the OCHS Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.
Varsity wrestling coach Steve Mason (right) and youth coach Nate Owens (left) held a three-day wrestling camp for kids this summer. Mason said he didn't teach the kids much at the start of camp, but they had fun just messing around in wrestling positions. (Submitted Photo)

Varsity wrestling coach Steve Mason (right) and youth coach Nate Owens (left) held a three-day wrestling camp for kids this summer. Mason said he didn't teach the kids much at the start of camp, but they had fun just messing around in wrestling positions. (Submitted Photo)

Mason places emphasis on building wrestling program

Torin Smith
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
New Oglethorpe County high school head wrestling coach Steve Mason is determined to build on the success of his predecessor, Tim Stoudenmire.  Mason, an OCHS alum, has ties to the Stoudenmire family dating back to his own high school days, when he wrestled under coach Ken Stoudenmire, Tim’s brother.

OCHS inches closer to coaching hires

Jack Keys
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Oglethorpe County High School will welcome new faces on the sideline next year. The school is nearing the completion of three coaching hires and will ease the load on soccer coach Erich Forschler next year.

Youth football, cheer registration nears end

Echo Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Registration for Oglethorpe County Rec Department youth football and cheerleading this fall closes on Tuesday, June 4.  The league is for ages 6-13 and the cost is $105. Participants must live in Oglethorpe County or attend Oglethorpe County schools.

Athletic camps set for June

Echo Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Oglethorpe County High School coaches will lead several camps in June. The girls basketball camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 11-12 at the Oglethorpe County Rec Department. The camp is for girls ages from entering kindergarten to the eighth grade.

OCHS Camp roundup: wrestling camp scheduled next week

Echo Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
New Oglethorpe County wrestling coach Steve Mason has scheduled a beginner wrestling camp next week for boys and girls who will be in the sixth grade and lower with less than one year of wrestling experience. The camp will be held from 6:30-7:40 p.m.
The 6th annual Maxeys Model Mile 5K was held May 19 on the Firefly Trail. The trail is planned to connect Athens and Union Point with a 39-mile rail-trail. (Sarah Coyne/The Oglethorpe Echo))

The 6th annual Maxeys Model Mile 5K was held May 19 on the Firefly Trail. The trail is planned to connect Athens and Union Point with a 39-mile rail-trail. (Sarah Coyne/The Oglethorpe Echo))

Royston’s Roberson wins Maxeys Model Mile 5K

Echo Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Travon Roberson, an 11-year-old from Royston, won the sixth annual Maxeys Model Mile 5K with a time of 16:29 on Saturday.  He was followed by Scotty Diesch of Athens, with a time of 17:11, and Domini Piscitelli of Colbert, with a time of 17:26.
OCHS head coach Mike Holland and his family pose for football picture day at the OCHS football field on Monday, July 31, 2023. Holland is joined by his son Kingston Holland, who played football for the first time in 2023. (Landen Todd/The Oglethorpe Echo)

OCHS head coach Mike Holland and his family pose for football picture day at the OCHS football field on Monday, July 31, 2023. Holland is joined by his son Kingston Holland, who played football for the first time in 2023. (Landen Todd/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Family ties: Oglethorpe sports, family are connected

Owen Warden and Micahya Costen
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
When Mike Campbell was hired to take over the baseball program last June, Oglethorpe County High School Principal Bill Sampson knew he was the man for the job because Campbell shared a key value with the rest of the staff and community — “a commitment to family.
Coach Wheless 8u volleyball team. In the photo: Bella Sheridan, Eastyn Hargrove, Vivian Barnes, Madeline Phillips, Lorelei Phillips, Skye Spade, Carsyn Caldwell, Riley Stephens, Lakin Wheless (Submitted Photo)

Coach Wheless 8u volleyball team. In the photo: Bella Sheridan, Eastyn Hargrove, Vivian Barnes, Madeline Phillips, Lorelei Phillips, Skye Spade, Carsyn Caldwell, Riley Stephens, Lakin Wheless (Submitted Photo)

8u volleyball team has successful first season

Micahya Costen
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Diane Snow and her daughter, Danielle, view Oglethorpe County's recreation volleyball program as beneficial for Danielle’s daughter, Bella.