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Blane McFarland (third from left) signed to play baseball at Thomas University in Thomasville last week. McFarland was Oglethorpe County’s team MVP this spring when he led the Patriots with 67 strikeouts in 51 innings pitched and sever- al offensive categories, including average (.355), home runs (five), RBIs (23) and tied for the team lead with 23 runs. He was first-team all-region DH, as voted by the region’s baseball coaches. Also pictured (from left), assistant coach Brice Bonner, head coach Kris Patel.

Blane McFarland (third from left) signed to play baseball at Thomas University in Thomasville last week. McFarland was Oglethorpe County’s team MVP this spring when he led the Patriots with 67 strikeouts in 51 innings pitched and sever- al offensive categories, including average (.355), home runs (five), RBIs (23) and tied for the team lead with 23 runs. He was first-team all-region DH, as voted by the region’s baseball coaches. Also pictured (from left), assistant coach Brice Bonner, head coach Kris Patel.

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Defense shines in spring game

Owen Warden
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Oglethorpe County football showcased its new 3-4 defense by shutting out Chestatee in a spring game matchup that finished scoreless on May 18.   The game, which was the team’s final spring event, featured an untraditional format in the first half.

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Prep Roundup: Rules issue keeps girls from third state title

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
A GHSA rules infraction likely kept the Oglethorpe County girls track and field team from a three-peat.   Instead, the Lady Patriots finished second in the Class A Division I meet behind Athens Christian School last weekend in Rome. The Lady Eagles had 62 points to OCHS’ 56 points.
Senior Michael Fleming fin- ished his OCHS track career as a two-time champion in the 110-meter hurdles. He ran a personal-best 14.14 in the final last weekend.(SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Senior Michael Fleming fin- ished his OCHS track career as a two-time champion in the 110-meter hurdles. He ran a personal-best 14.14 in the final last weekend.(SUBMITTED PHOTO)

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Fleming finishes on top once again

Owen Warden
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Michael Fleming saved his best for last.   Fleming ran a personal-best time of 14.14 to win the 110-meter hurdles at the Class A Division I state track and field meet in Rome last weekend.
Oglethorpe County’s Hunter Hall (30) throws to Nicah Pass (7) at spring practice last week. The Patriots began drills on May 9 and will continue through the spring game at Chestatee at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18. (LANDEN TODD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Oglethorpe County’s Hunter Hall (30) throws to Nicah Pass (7) at spring practice last week. The Patriots began drills on May 9 and will continue through the spring game at Chestatee at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18. (LANDEN TODD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

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Football Training

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

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Patel leaving for job at Commerce

Owen Warden
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Oglethorpe County athletic director, head baseball coach and assistant softball coach Kris Patel is leaving for a job at Commerce next year.   Patel will serve as an assistant coach in softball and baseball, and teach business education.

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State track qualifiers

Echo Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Boys   Jaelin Lumpkin (200, 4x100, 4x200)   Will Sampson (100, 200, 4x100, 4x400)   Luke McGarity (800, 1,600, 4x800, 4x400)    Landon Mallonee (1,600, 3,200, 4x800)   Javaun Pittard (800, 4x400, 4x800)   Kyle Frankle (4x800)   Jordan Johnson (4x200)   KB Bonds (discus, shot...

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Mallonee out to make impact at state meet

Owen Warden
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Landon Mallonee has experienced the state track and field meet the past two years, but this year’s event holds special meaning for him.   Mallonee, a junior, qualified individually in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters and as part of the 4x800 relay team.
Ella Stoudenmire, a 2021 Oglethorpe County grad who is a sophomore at North Georgia, won the 800-meter run at the Peach Belt Conference championships last month. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Ella Stoudenmire, a 2021 Oglethorpe County grad who is a sophomore at North Georgia, won the 800-meter run at the Peach Belt Conference championships last month. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

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Stoudenmire carries on her winning ways

Owen Warden
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Members of the OCHS boys track team won their third consecutive region title last week. Several team members advanced to the sectionals this weekend at East Laurens. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Members of the OCHS boys track team won their third consecutive region title last week. Several team members advanced to the sectionals this weekend at East Laurens. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

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Prep Roundup: Boys track wins third consecutive region title

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Oglethorpe County boys track team won its third consecutive region title last week at Monticello.