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(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.
OCHS girls coach Brianna Dickens (from left), assistant coach Cindy Roach, Kenzie Henderson and assistant coach George Gresham commemorate Henderson’s 1,000 career point. (Submitted Photo)

OCHS girls coach Brianna Dickens (from left), assistant coach Cindy Roach, Kenzie Henderson and assistant coach George Gresham commemorate Henderson’s 1,000 career point. (Submitted Photo)

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Prep roundup: Lady Pats rally past Elbert in OT

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Denim Goddard scored 21 points and the Oglethorpe County girls basketball team rallied for a 60-48 overtime victory over Elbert County on Saturday.   Elbert County led until the final two minutes, when the Lady Patriots tied the game to force OT.    OCHS, No.
Tanner Mask, wrestling in the Area Duals last year, is now a senior who is 41-1 in his career at Oglethorpe County. He’s been wrestling since he was in the seventh grade. (Donny Faust/For the Oglethorpe Echo)

Tanner Mask, wrestling in the Area Duals last year, is now a senior who is 41-1 in his career at Oglethorpe County. He’s been wrestling since he was in the seventh grade. (Donny Faust/For the Oglethorpe Echo)

Mask makes presence felt

Owen Warden
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Steve Mason saw potential in Tanner Mask more than five years ago.   Mask was in the seventh grade and new to wrestling, but Mason, who was the Oglethorpe County Middle School coach at the time, soon realized he had a gem.
Kenzie Henderson blocks No. 22 Jill Daniel's shot at the basketball game against Oconee County on Jan. 6. Oglethorpe County girls won 53-43. (McCain Bracewell/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Kenzie Henderson blocks No. 22 Jill Daniel's shot at the basketball game against Oconee County on Jan. 6. Oglethorpe County girls won 53-43. (McCain Bracewell/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Prep roundup: No. 5 Lady Patriots win one, lose one

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Aariana Bell scored 15 points, but Lakeview Academy defeated the Oglethorpe County girls basketball team 50-39 on Tuesday night.   The loss dropped the Lady Patriots, who are fifth in the GHSA Class A Division I rankings, to 13-2 this season.   Bell added five rebounds and five steals.
Coach Tim Stoudenmire (right) demonstrates a move with Tanner Mask to the rest of the Oglethorpe County wrestling team in a previous season. The Patriots are preparing for the Region Dual tournament on Jan. 13. (De Turner/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Coach Tim Stoudenmire (right) demonstrates a move with Tanner Mask to the rest of the Oglethorpe County wrestling team in a previous season. The Patriots are preparing for the Region Dual tournament on Jan. 13. (De Turner/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Wrestling team overcomes injuries

Owen Warden
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Oglethorpe County’s wrestling team hasn’t had the easiest of paths this season. The Patriots, despite a 27-3 record in dual meets, have dealt with several injuries to their starting lineup.   Head coach Tim Stoudenmire said the Patriots have been fortunate to stay injury free the past few seasons.

Prep roundup: Lady Patriots (12-1) continue hot streak

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
There’s no slowing the Oglethorpe County girls basketball team.   The Lady Patriots improved to 12-1 with three victories in the Carolina Invitational in Charleston, South Carolina, last week.   OCHS is No. 5 in the GHSA Class A Division I state rankings and fourth in the AJC rankings.
Jayland Richardson collects his end-of-season awards at the annual Oglethorpe County High School football banquet. Richardson just finished his first college football season with the Central Georgia Technical Institute Titans in Warner Robins, gaining a South Atlantic Conference Championship and the National Club Football Association National Championship. (Submitted Photo)

Jayland Richardson collects his end-of-season awards at the annual Oglethorpe County High School football banquet. Richardson just finished his first college football season with the Central Georgia Technical Institute Titans in Warner Robins, gaining a South Atlantic Conference Championship and the National Club Football Association National Championship. (Submitted Photo)

Richardson wins championship in first college season, looks for what’s next

Owen Warden
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Former Patriot Jayland Richardson’s first year of college football couldn’t have gone any better.