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OCHS soccer coach Erich Forschler participates in a drill at practice last week. The Patriots will look to build on last season, when they advanced to the second round of the tournament. (Samuel Higgs/The Oglethorpe Echo)

OCHS soccer coach Erich Forschler participates in a drill at practice last week. The Patriots will look to build on last season, when they advanced to the second round of the tournament. (Samuel Higgs/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Boys soccer revamps atmosphere this spring

Samuel Higgs
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Elevated coaching style, new rotation of players and exciting gameday culture are focal points for the Oglethorpe County boys soccer team this season.    The environment surrounding the Patriots is something that coach Erich Forschler is passionate about.

Prep Roundup: Lady Pats move to 18-2

News Staff
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Denim Goddard scored 19 points and had eight steals to lead the Oglethorpe County girls to a 60-43 victory at Social Circle on Tuesday.   Kenzie Henderson had 15 points and 15 rebounds for the Lady Patriots (18-2, 3-0 in Region 5-A Division I), who are fifth in the GHSA Class A Division I ranking.
[Photo by Micahya Costen] Montana Barner (from left), her sister Carolyn Barner and Tina White volunteered at the Great Spring Sport Equipment Swap last Saturday. White said she plans to hold other swaps in various sports seasons.

[Photo by Micahya Costen] Montana Barner (from left), her sister Carolyn Barner and Tina White volunteered at the Great Spring Sport Equipment Swap last Saturday. White said she plans to hold other swaps in various sports seasons.

Sports gear swap helps parents save

Micahya Costen
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Children outgrow things quickly, from clothes to sports equipment.    Tina White knows this, so she created an event called The Great Spring Sport Equipment Swap, which was held at the Oglethorpe County Recreation Department last Saturday.
Head baseball coach Mike Campbell speaks with a player during a recent practice. Campbell is in his first season as head coach at Oglethorpe County. (Photo/Owen Warden)

Head baseball coach Mike Campbell speaks with a player during a recent practice. Campbell is in his first season as head coach at Oglethorpe County. (Photo/Owen Warden)

New baseball coach works to create a culture of winning

Hank Tatum
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Oglethorpe County High School baseball team had a rough go last season, finishing 12-19 overall and third in the Region 5-A Division I.   However, first-year head coach Mike Campbell expects the 2024 season to feature a new-look team, with a winning culture and exciting brand of baseball.

Prep Roundup: Wrestlers finish sixth at state duals

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
  The Oglethorpe County wrestling team finished sixth at the Class A State meet last weekend at Heard County. The Patriots defeated McIntosh County Academy in the first round, but lost to Mount Pisgah 41-33 to drop to the consolation bracket.
Several junior AAU track athletes pose for a photo (Submitted photo)

Several junior AAU track athletes pose for a photo (Submitted photo)

Rec department starts track and field program

Owen Warden
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Craig Huling has undertaken another coaching opportunity.   Huling, the former track and field head coach at Oglethorpe County, has partnered with the recreation department to start a youth track and field program.
(Graphic/Samuel Higgs)

(Graphic/Samuel Higgs)

Lady Patriots feel prepared for Region 5-A schedule

Samuel Higgs
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Oglethorpe County girls basketball team passed its first Region 5-A Division I test on Tuesday night.   The Lady Patriots, who are ranked fifth in Class A Division I, defeated Prince Avenue 74-43 to improve to 16-2, the first of six region games to conclude the regular season.
A worker puts the finishing touch on the concrete blocks that make up the walls of the newly expanded home dugout at the Oglethorpe County baseball field. (Submitted Photo)

A worker puts the finishing touch on the concrete blocks that make up the walls of the newly expanded home dugout at the Oglethorpe County baseball field. (Submitted Photo)

New home dugout, bullpens highlight baseball renovation

Owen Warden
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Mike Campbell was embarrassed by the state of his new home field when he took the Oglethorpe County baseball job last spring.   He said being in the old dugouts felt like “you were in a little cage” because of how condensed and small they were.
Oglethorpe County’s Paris Crowder, a freshman, takes down his Elbert County opponent during the area team duals on Saturday. The Patriots defeated the Blue Devils to advance to the area final against Commerce. (Wade Cheek/For the Oglethorpe Echo)

Oglethorpe County’s Paris Crowder, a freshman, takes down his Elbert County opponent during the area team duals on Saturday. The Patriots defeated the Blue Devils to advance to the area final against Commerce. (Wade Cheek/For the Oglethorpe Echo)

Prep roundup: Wrestlers head to Class A duals

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The OCHS wrestling team is the eighth seed and will face McIntosh County Academy in the first round of the Class A team dual state championship this week. The Patriots (30-6) advanced by finishing second in the area duals behind Commerce on Saturday. They defeated Elbert County in the semifinals.
The Oglethorpe County boys basketball team has an opportunity to finish strong with nine regular-season games left. The Patriots, who are 10-6, have only two regular-season road games left this season. (McCain Bracewell/The Oglethorpe Echo)

The Oglethorpe County boys basketball team has an opportunity to finish strong with nine regular-season games left. The Patriots, who are 10-6, have only two regular-season road games left this season. (McCain Bracewell/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Patriots look to finish strong

Owen Warden
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Oglethorpe County boys basketball team has an opportunity to finish strong with nine regular-season games left.    Coach Larry Brown said the season has had ups and downs — including a three-game losing streak — but he’s excited for the team going forward.