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Oglethorpe County's Sergio Alio dribbles away from a Valdosta defender in a 2-1 loss to the Wildcats on April 5. The Patriots rebounded from the loss with a 2-0 win over Jasper County on Monday night. (Photo/Owen Warden)

Oglethorpe County's Sergio Alio dribbles away from a Valdosta defender in a 2-1 loss to the Wildcats on April 5. The Patriots rebounded from the loss with a 2-0 win over Jasper County on Monday night. (Photo/Owen Warden)

Patriots in fight to finish for region title

Hank Tatum
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The Region 5-A Division I boys soccer title will come down to Oglethorpe County’s final regular-season game on Thursday, April 11, when the Patriots host Jasper County.    “We just need to win and keep them from scoring,” head coach Erich Forschler said.
Dominic (with beard) and Cassandra Fabrizio (fourth from left) and their children (from left) Austin, Wyatt, Colton and Ryley (right), and friend Harper Bondie (second from right) watch the Oglethorpe County boys soccer team play on Rec Night.

Dominic (with beard) and Cassandra Fabrizio (fourth from left) and their children (from left) Austin, Wyatt, Colton and Ryley (right), and friend Harper Bondie (second from right) watch the Oglethorpe County boys soccer team play on Rec Night.

Rec night gives taste of OCHS soccer experience

Micahya Costen
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
  Cassandra Fabrizio’s oldest kids, Ryley and Wyatt, dream of being soccer phenoms. While playing on Oglethorpe County rec teams, their parents want them to be exposed to a higher level of play to prepare for what’s to come.
The Oglethorpe County baseball team swept Thomas Jefferson in Lousiville on March 29 after an 8-7 win. (Woody Lofton/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

The Oglethorpe County baseball team swept Thomas Jefferson in Lousiville on March 29 after an 8-7 win. (Woody Lofton/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

Prep Roundup: Baseball sweeps Thomas Jefferson

News Staff
Monday, April 8, 2024
Abby Cabaniss and Marin Sampson scored to lead the Oglethorpe County girls soccer team to a 3-0 victory over Commerce on March 29.   Hart County defeated the OCHS boys 1-0, also on March 29.
Zy’Kieria Edwards works on throwing the shot during Oglethorpe County track practice last week. She finished fifth in Class A Division I last spring and has a goal to throw at least 40 feet this year. (Samuel Higgs/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Zy’Kieria Edwards works on throwing the shot during Oglethorpe County track practice last week. She finished fifth in Class A Division I last spring and has a goal to throw at least 40 feet this year. (Samuel Higgs/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Edwards flourishes on mat, track

Samuel Higgs
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Zy’Kieria Edwards’ work ethic and leadership help make her a dominant two-sport athlete.   “She’s one of the hardest workers I’ve coached since I’ve been at Oglethorpe,” head girls track and field coach Tim Stoudenmire said.
Assistant coach Craig Cheesborough works with Ty Crowe in throwing the javelin during rec department track and field practice at OCHS. More than 60 kids are participating in the first year of the program. (Owen Warden/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Assistant coach Craig Cheesborough works with Ty Crowe in throwing the javelin during rec department track and field practice at OCHS. More than 60 kids are participating in the first year of the program. (Owen Warden/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Strong turnout for new youth track program

Owen Warden
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Oglethorpe County’s new youth rec track and field team is off to a fast start with over 60 participants in its first year. Kids ages 6 to 15 participate in weekly practices at Oglethorpe County High School and compete in meets, usually on weekends.
Oglethorpe County's Eli Ossick swings and is about to hit the ball against Lake Oconee Academy on Feb. 29. (Photo/Owen Warden)

Oglethorpe County's Eli Ossick swings and is about to hit the ball against Lake Oconee Academy on Feb. 29. (Photo/Owen Warden)

Patriots have something to prove in region play

Hank Tatum
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Patriots sit at 8-8 in Oglethorpe County baseball coach Mike Campbell’s first season. However, the real season starts on Monday, April 1, when OCHS begins region play with a doubleheader against Social Circle.

Prep Roundup: Martin’s three RBIs lead Patriots past Cedar

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Mathew Martin went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two steals to lead Oglethorpe County to a 12-2, five-inning victory over Cedar Shoals in Lexington on March 25.    Evans Wilkins, Eli Ossick, Caleb Hall and Bryce Frankel had two hits each for the Patriots, who had 14 hits to improve to 8-8.
Submitted photo Magnolia Haynie, 5, hangs out in the dugout with her teammates before her game in the coach toss league at Bryan Park. There are 26 Little League teams this spring

Submitted photo Magnolia Haynie, 5, hangs out in the dugout with her teammates before her game in the coach toss league at Bryan Park. There are 26 Little League teams this spring

Community connects through Little League

Micahya Costen
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Brandy Haynie, a Little League parent and coach, said he knows how important the organization is both for kids and for Oglethorpe County.
Evans Wilkins is lifted off the ground by a teammate in the Oglethorpe County baseball team’s game at North Oconee last week. Wilkins had two hits and scored two runs in the 6-4 loss. (Woody Loftin/For The Oglethorpe Echo)

Evans Wilkins is lifted off the ground by a teammate in the Oglethorpe County baseball team’s game at North Oconee last week. Wilkins had two hits and scored two runs in the 6-4 loss. (Woody Loftin/For The Oglethorpe Echo)

Prep Roundup: Girls track team off to strong start

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Denim Goddard and Zy’Kieria Edwards each won two individual events to lead the Oglethorpe County girls track team to a victory in the Loch Johnson Invitational at Cedar Shoals on March 16.    The Lady Panthers won the event with 155 points to outdistance Towers, which had 122 points.
Senior golfer Cole Horsley at team picture day. (Submitted Photo)

Senior golfer Cole Horsley at team picture day. (Submitted Photo)

Teeing off: Siblings team up on course

Samuel Higgs
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Oglethorpe County golf season has provided a sibling duo the opportunity to cherish more time together.    Senior Cole and junior Sofia Horsley said they have different experiences with golf.