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MICAHYA COSTEN/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO Cason Dremann, who lives in Winterville, is the founder and coach of the 706 Baseball Club. The club, which includes six teams, practices at The Yard in Watkinsville.

MICAHYA COSTEN/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO Cason Dremann, who lives in Winterville, is the founder and coach of the 706 Baseball Club. The club, which includes six teams, practices at The Yard in Watkinsville.

Winterville’s Dremann runs baseball program

Micahya Costen
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
  Cason Dremann wants to grow young boys into men beyond the sport of baseball by instilling life lessons into the game, on and off the field. That’s one of the reasons he founded the 706 Baseball Club.
Oglethorpe County native Brandon Colquitt shows off the crappie he caught at Clarks Hill Lake. He said most of the fishing spots in the county are on private property. (Submitted Photo)

Oglethorpe County native Brandon Colquitt shows off the crappie he caught at Clarks Hill Lake. He said most of the fishing spots in the county are on private property. (Submitted Photo)

Fishing options limited around county

Micahya Costen
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Fishing in Oglethorpe County is popular, but it isn’t always the easiest task — unless you know private pond owners.    “There’s not a lot of public opportunity (to fish) in Oglethorpe County,” said local guide Brandon Colquitt, who grew up in Lexington and now lives in Sandy Cross.
Oglethorpe County boys track coach Maurice Freeman runs with freshman Nicah Pass during a recent practice. Freeman is an OCHS grad who ran at Georgia before returning to Oglethorpe County. (Photo/HankTatum)

Oglethorpe County boys track coach Maurice Freeman runs with freshman Nicah Pass during a recent practice. Freeman is an OCHS grad who ran at Georgia before returning to Oglethorpe County. (Photo/HankTatum)

Experienced coaches ready to guide track teams

Hank Tatum
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Oglethorpe County’s track and field teams will need to rely on more than being coached by alumni to stand atop the podium at the end of the season. Ultimately, the both teams’ success will hinge on the athletes’ performances.

Stoudenmire retires from coaching

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Tim Stoudenmire said it’s the right time for him to step away from coaching. He has retired as the Oglethorpe County wrestling coach and said he will retire as the girls track coach after this season ends. “When you know, you know,” he said Tuesday.
OCHS running back Jake Turner signed a letter of intent to play football at Berry College on Feb. 14. He’s joined by his mom Kristina, sisters Elin and Georgia, and dad John at the OCHS cafeteria. (Submitted Photo)

OCHS running back Jake Turner signed a letter of intent to play football at Berry College on Feb. 14. He’s joined by his mom Kristina, sisters Elin and Georgia, and dad John at the OCHS cafeteria. (Submitted Photo)

Prep Roundup: Wrestlers finish seventh at state

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Tanner Mask and Paris Crowder finished third in their weight classes to lead Oglethorpe County to a seventh place finish at the Class A Traditional state championship last weekend in Macon. Miles Mason was fourth, and Caleb Hall and Nysir Witt were each fifth in the tournament.
Alex Orlowsky and Taylor Doherty, former OCHS soccer players, now serve as volunteer assistants for coach Erich Forschler. (Samuel Higgs/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Alex Orlowsky and Taylor Doherty, former OCHS soccer players, now serve as volunteer assistants for coach Erich Forschler. (Samuel Higgs/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Familiar faces return as coaches

Samuel Higgs
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Alex Orlowsky, Taylor Doherty and Armando Padilla had similar paths as Oglethorpe County soccer players. Now, they use their free time to help coach at the high school where they once played.

Prep Roundup: Patriots, Lady Pats play for region titles

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Javaun Pittard scored 17 points and had nine rebounds to lead Oglethorpe County to a 53-42 victory over Prince Avenue on Tuesday to advance to the final of the Region 5-A Division I tournament at Jasper County.   The Patriots (19-6), the No.
Tanner Mask won his weight class at the traditional sectionals and is one of seven male and two female wrestlers heading to the state meet this week. (Submitted Photo)

Tanner Mask won his weight class at the traditional sectionals and is one of seven male and two female wrestlers heading to the state meet this week. (Submitted Photo)

Nine wrestlers headed to traditional state

Hank Tatum
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Nine Oglethorpe County wrestlers qualified for the Class A Traditional Championships that start Thursday.   Seven of the 14 boys qualified for the state tournament, which is in Macon. Meanwhile, both girls who competed — seniors Chelsea Durie (145 pounds) and Zy Edwards (235) — qualified.

Sports Roundup: Turner commits to Berry

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Jake Turner committed to play football at Berry over the weekend.   “The campus was beautiful when I went on my visit,” he said. “They have a very good football program and I know, if I go there, I’ll be competing for DIII conference and national championships.
Emily Forschler lines up for a penalty kick during Oglethorpe Counties girls soccer team's practice on Thursday, Feb. 1. Forschler, alongside her sister Madeline, will be coached by their father for the first time of their high school careers. (Photo/Owen Warden)

Emily Forschler lines up for a penalty kick during Oglethorpe Counties girls soccer team's practice on Thursday, Feb. 1. Forschler, alongside her sister Madeline, will be coached by their father for the first time of their high school careers. (Photo/Owen Warden)

Forschler takes on expanded role by coaching girls team

Owen Warden
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Oglethorpe County girls soccer is under new management, but for juniors Madeline and Emily Forschler, it’s a familiar face.   Boys coach Erich Forschler, the father of Madeline and Emily, also will coach the girls team, as he pulls double duty.   “It’s been good,” Forschler said.