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Prep Roundup: OCHS to appeal new region

News Staff
Friday, November 17, 2023
Oglethorpe County plans to appeal its placement in Region 8-A Division I, co-athletic director Mike Holland said Tuesday.   OCHS was moved to Region 8-A Division I during the Georgia High School Association reclassification on Nov. 9.
Javaun Pittard (3) attempts a 3-pointer in Oglethorpe County’s 72-68 victory over Hart County in a scrimmage on Nov. 9. Pittard averaged 18 points a game to lead the Patriots in scoring last year. (LAUREN HILL/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Javaun Pittard (3) attempts a 3-pointer in Oglethorpe County’s 72-68 victory over Hart County in a scrimmage on Nov. 9. Pittard averaged 18 points a game to lead the Patriots in scoring last year. (LAUREN HILL/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

‘Championship DNA’ key for Patriots this season

Trevyn Gray and Lauren Hill
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Oglethorpe County’s boys basketball coach Larry Brown said he believes his team “plays with championship DNA.”    A state championship is the primary goal in the Patriots’ line of sight this season.    “In the last couple of seasons and last summer, we’ve gotten used to winning,” he said.
Ashton Sexton (14) gets lifted into the air by Keymon Pass (7) after scoring the game-winning touchdown to defeat Jasper County 35-28. Both players were honored before the game during the senior night ceremony. (Lauren Hill/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Ashton Sexton (14) gets lifted into the air by Keymon Pass (7) after scoring the game-winning touchdown to defeat Jasper County 35-28. Both players were honored before the game during the senior night ceremony. (Lauren Hill/The Oglethorpe Echo)

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PHOTOS: Oglethorpe County football's last second victory

News Staff
Friday, November 10, 2023
Kenzie Henderson is one of Oglethorpe County's five returning starters, but the only junior. That core led the Lady Patriots to the Class A Division I Elite Eight last season. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Kenzie Henderson is one of Oglethorpe County's five returning starters, but the only junior. That core led the Lady Patriots to the Class A Division I Elite Eight last season. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Veterans propel Lady Patriots' expectations

Trevyn Gray and Lauren Hill
Thursday, November 9, 2023
  Experience is at the forefront of the Lady Patriots’ pursuit of another playoff run this season.
Oglethorpe County junior Sydnie Henderson rounds a bend in the first lap of the 5K course at the 1A Division 1 Region 5 cross country meet in Social Circle, Georgia, on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. Henderson placed first in the girls race with a time of 20:07, 48 seconds ahead of the second place finisher. (Photo/Cassidy Hettesheimer)

Oglethorpe County junior Sydnie Henderson rounds a bend in the first lap of the 5K course at the 1A Division 1 Region 5 cross country meet in Social Circle, Georgia, on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. Henderson placed first in the girls race with a time of 20:07, 48 seconds ahead of the second place finisher. (Photo/Cassidy Hettesheimer)

PHOTOS: Oglethorpe County XC runners shine at region

Cassidy Hettesheimer
Thursday, November 2, 2023
OCHS wrestling coach Tim Stoudenmire teaches his team a new move with help from senior Tanner Mask. Stoudenmire said there are more experienced wrestlers on this year’s team than last year. (LAUREN HILL/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

OCHS wrestling coach Tim Stoudenmire teaches his team a new move with help from senior Tanner Mask. Stoudenmire said there are more experienced wrestlers on this year’s team than last year. (LAUREN HILL/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

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‘Hungry’ wrestlers ready for season

Lauren Hill and Trevyn Gray
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Oglethorpe County wrestling team began practice last week with one goal: winning another state championship.    “We want to hang another banner,” coach Tim Stoudenmire said. “We want to be in the conversation for state championships.
Junior Kenzie Henderson spikes the ball during Oglethorpe County's first-round Class A Division I tournament win over Rabun County on Oct. 18. The Patriots advanced to the Sweet 16, but fell to Whitefield Academy on Saturday. (CASSIDY HETTESHEIMER/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Junior Kenzie Henderson spikes the ball during Oglethorpe County's first-round Class A Division I tournament win over Rabun County on Oct. 18. The Patriots advanced to the Sweet 16, but fell to Whitefield Academy on Saturday. (CASSIDY HETTESHEIMER/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

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Patriots aim to build on Sweet 16 berth

Trevyn Gray and Lauren Hill
Friday, October 27, 2023
The Oglethorpe County volleyball team achieved its goal to advance past the first round of the state playoffs, but it fell in the second round, ending its statement-making season.
Oglethorpe County head coach Michael Holland speaks to his players after a recent practice. The Patriots will play host to Prince Avenue, the defending Class A Division I state champion, at 7:30 p.m. Friday. (LAUREN HILL/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Oglethorpe County head coach Michael Holland speaks to his players after a recent practice. The Patriots will play host to Prince Avenue, the defending Class A Division I state champion, at 7:30 p.m. Friday. (LAUREN HILL/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Patriots open region play against No. 1 Prince Avenue

Lauren Hill and Trevyn Gray
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Oglethorpe County is preparing for one of its toughest opponents this season. The Patriots play host to No. 1 and defending state champ Prince Avenue Christian on Friday night.    “If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best,” senior running back Jake Turner said.
Tennis pro Lloyd Martin teaches student John Utley, who is 12, proper swing techniques during a recent practice at Bryan Park. There are three tennis sessions throughout the year at the park. (Jordyn Gershoni/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Tennis pro Lloyd Martin teaches student John Utley, who is 12, proper swing techniques during a recent practice at Bryan Park. There are three tennis sessions throughout the year at the park. (Jordyn Gershoni/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Tennis program expands, thanks to grants, support

Jordyn Gershoni
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Tennis in Oglethorpe County is growing.    The addition of a third yearly tennis session, plans to resurface the courts, recent grants and a vision for tennis in schools have started to foster a tennis culture within the county.