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)
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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
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.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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).
Prep Roundup: Cross country teams gear up for postseason
News Staff
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.
Saturday, October 14, 2023
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
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-ADs learn new job on the run
Lauren Hill
Small, but necessary, changes are being made to Oglethorpe County High School athletics as the new co-athletic directors adjust to their roles.
Friday, October 6, 2023
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
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)
Henderson twins provide double dose of success
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
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.
Monday, September 18, 2023
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Runners shine at Clarke meet
News Staff
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.
Monday, September 18, 2023
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)
Patriots take first win 20-7
Lauren Hill
Thursday, September 14, 2023