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The OCHS boys cross country team consists of Nathen Reesman (from left), Landon Mallonee, Dominic Piscitelli, Ethan Dodd, Cory Tillman, Logan Tatum, Peyton Duvall, Phil Paradise, Josiah Young, Ethan McLean and Luke Holbrooks, and Logan Grier (front).

The OCHS boys cross country team consists of Nathen Reesman (from left), Landon Mallonee, Dominic Piscitelli, Ethan Dodd, Cory Tillman, Logan Tatum, Peyton Duvall, Phil Paradise, Josiah Young, Ethan McLean and Luke Holbrooks, and Logan Grier (front).

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Prep Roundup: Cross country teams gear up for postseason

News Staff
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Oglethorpe County’s Sydnie Henderson ran a season-best 20:05 to finish fifth in the Jefferson Invitational held last Friday at the Jackson County Airport.
Kenzie Henderson soars for a kill during Oglethorpe County’s victory over Aquinas last week. The Patriots earned a No. 1 seed for the Class A tournament and will host Rabun County on Wednesday, Oct. 18. (DIANA LOPEZ CRUZ/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Kenzie Henderson soars for a kill during Oglethorpe County’s victory over Aquinas last week. The Patriots earned a No. 1 seed for the Class A tournament and will host Rabun County on Wednesday, Oct. 18. (DIANA LOPEZ CRUZ/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Patriots ready for playoff run

Trevyn Gray and Lauren Hill
Thursday, October 12, 2023
One thing has been on the Oglethorpe County volleyball players’ minds all season: Advance past the first round of the Class A state tournament.    That’s the goal for the Patriots (22-3), who play host to Rabun County in the first round on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Co-athletic directors Michael Holland (left) and Brianna Dickens were promoted to the position in June, becoming the fifth co-ADs in the past eight years. Holland also is the head football coach and Dickens is the head coach of the girls basketball and softball team. (LAUREN HILL/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Co-athletic directors Michael Holland (left) and Brianna Dickens were promoted to the position in June, becoming the fifth co-ADs in the past eight years. Holland also is the head football coach and Dickens is the head coach of the girls basketball and softball team. (LAUREN HILL/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

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Co-ADs learn new job on the run

Lauren Hill
Friday, October 6, 2023
Small, but necessary, changes are being made to Oglethorpe County High School athletics as the new co-athletic directors adjust to their roles.
Oglethorpe County’s Quentin Nash tracks down Riverside Military Academy’s Jacques Chiller in the Patriots’ 57-0 homecoming victory on Friday night. OCHS had eight tackles for loss, two safeties and an interception. (NATHALEE SIMONEAU/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Oglethorpe County’s Quentin Nash tracks down Riverside Military Academy’s Jacques Chiller in the Patriots’ 57-0 homecoming victory on Friday night. OCHS had eight tackles for loss, two safeties and an interception. (NATHALEE SIMONEAU/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Unusual defense shines in shutout

Lauren Hill and Trevyn Gray
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Oglethorpe County’s defense might look a bit peculiar, but it’s by design.    The Patriots run a 3-3 defense, which isn’t conventional. But using that scheme, the defense shut out Riverside Military Academy 57-0 in Friday night’s homecoming game to improve to 2-3 this season.
Sydnie (left) and Kenzie Henderson smile as they show off their track starting positions. The fraternal twins are star athletes in several sports at Oglethorpe County, including volleyball, cross country, basketball and track. (LAUREN HILL/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Sydnie (left) and Kenzie Henderson smile as they show off their track starting positions. The fraternal twins are star athletes in several sports at Oglethorpe County, including volleyball, cross country, basketball and track. (LAUREN HILL/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Henderson twins provide double dose of success

Trevyn Gray and Lauren Hill
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Kenzie and Sydnie Henderson are twin sisters who don’t resemble each other. Their drive for athletic excellence, however, is identical.
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Volleyball defeats Greene

News Staff
Monday, September 18, 2023
Kenzie Henderson had 10 kills and Madi Kelley added nine kills to lead the Oglethorpe County volleyball team to a 25-6, 25-10, 25-15 victory over Greene County in Lexington on Sept. 7.  Sofia Horsley, Elizabeth Cook and Madi Kelley led the Patriots in aces in the match.
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Runners shine at Clarke meet

News Staff
Monday, September 18, 2023
Several personal records were established as the Oglethorpe County cross country teams finished fourth (girls) and fifth (boys) at Gladiator Invitational at Piedmont Preserve on Saturday.
Darius Heard (No. 6) enjoys the moment after Jake Turner (left) scores a touchdown in Oglethorpe County's 20-7 victory over Lake Oconee Academy last Friday. The Patriots host Greene County at 7:30 p.m. Friday night. (CHARLES JORDAN/FOR THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Darius Heard (No. 6) enjoys the moment after Jake Turner (left) scores a touchdown in Oglethorpe County's 20-7 victory over Lake Oconee Academy last Friday. The Patriots host Greene County at 7:30 p.m. Friday night. (CHARLES JORDAN/FOR THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

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Patriots take first win 20-7

Lauren Hill
Thursday, September 14, 2023
 
Madi Kelley serves the ball during Oglethorpe County’s 25-6, 25-10, and 25-15 victory over Greene County on Sept. 7. Kelley had nine kills and also had several aces in the final home match before a five-match road trip. (TREVYN GRAY/OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Madi Kelley serves the ball during Oglethorpe County’s 25-6, 25-10, and 25-15 victory over Greene County on Sept. 7. Kelley had nine kills and also had several aces in the final home match before a five-match road trip. (TREVYN GRAY/OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Lengthy road trip to help Patriots prepare for state

Lauren Hill and Trevyn Gray
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Oglethorpe County volleyball coach Brianne Harrison isn’t focusing on the travel in the midst of a five-match road trip.    “I’m honestly just worried about state,” Harrison said. “My goal is to be undefeated in the area.

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Horsley, Cook lead volleyball team

Echo Staff
Friday, September 8, 2023
Setter Sofia Horsley had 10 kills and Elizabeth Cook finished with five kills and eight aces to lead the Oglethorpe County volleyball team to a 25-22, 25-15 and 25-19 victory over Lake Oconee Academy on Tuesday.