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Denim Goddard shoots for two of her 15 points to lead Oglethorpe County to a 52-39 win over Prince Avenue in the Region 5-A Division I championship game. Goddard was selected as the region player of the year. (CHARLES JORDAN/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Denim Goddard shoots for two of her 15 points to lead Oglethorpe County to a 52-39 win over Prince Avenue in the Region 5-A Division I championship game. Goddard was selected as the region player of the year. (CHARLES JORDAN/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Lady Pats win region; Goddard top player

Echo Staff
Friday, February 24, 2023
The goal was to win the region. Mission accomplished.   The Oglethorpe County girls basketball team captured the Class 5-A Division 1 championship with a 52-39 victory over Prince Avenue Christian School on Friday night at Social Circle High School.
Eli Frost, a sophomore, leads off second base during his teammate's at-bat. (Photo/Emily Dozier)

Eli Frost, a sophomore, leads off second base during his teammate's at-bat. (Photo/Emily Dozier)

PHOTOS: OCHS Baseball vs. Clarke Central

Emily Dozier
Friday, February 24, 2023
Oglethorpe County High School baseball defeated Clarke Central 10-9 on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, to earn the Patriots' third win of the season.
Kirkland Ross joined the 1,000-point club in Oglethorpe County’s 58-56 victory over Prince Avenue in the Region 5-A Division I tournament on Tuesday. (Submitted Photo)

Kirkland Ross joined the 1,000-point club in Oglethorpe County’s 58-56 victory over Prince Avenue in the Region 5-A Division I tournament on Tuesday. (Submitted Photo)

Prep Roundup: Basketball teams play for 5-A titles

Echo Staff
Friday, February 17, 2023
Basketball teams play for 5-A titles   The Oglethorpe County girls basketball team advanced to the Region 5-A Division I championship game with a 67-23 victory over Jasper County on Tuesday night.
(Photo/The Oglethorpe Echo) The OCHS wrestling team poses after receiving medals for the match. The Patriots finished fourth in duals and looks to carry that momentum into the Class A Traditional Championships this weekend.

(Photo/The Oglethorpe Echo) The OCHS wrestling team poses after receiving medals for the match. The Patriots finished fourth in duals and looks to carry that momentum into the Class A Traditional Championships this weekend.

Wrestlers head to state on roll

Ryland Goede
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Oglethorpe County High School will send 12 wrestlers to the Class A Traditional Championships this weekend in Macon. The Patriots sent 16 wrestlers to sectionals this past weekend, with all but four advancing the state tournament.
Kenzie Henderson, a sophomore, plays keep-away from her opponent in a basketball game between Oglethorpe County High School and Prince Avenue Christian School on Feb.3, 2023. The Patriots defeated the Wolverines 58-57 in the region matchup. (Photo/Emily Dozier)

Kenzie Henderson, a sophomore, plays keep-away from her opponent in a basketball game between Oglethorpe County High School and Prince Avenue Christian School on Feb.3, 2023. The Patriots defeated the Wolverines 58-57 in the region matchup. (Photo/Emily Dozier)

PHOTOS: OCHS Basketball Senior Night

Emily Dozier
Saturday, February 11, 2023
The Oglethorpe County High School basketball teams defeated Prince Avenue Christian School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, for two senior night region victories. The girls won 58-57, and the boys won 49-46.
(EMILY DOZIER/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO) OCHS junior Javaun Pittard soars for a shot during the Patriots’ 49-46 victory over Prince Avenue Christian School on Friday night. Pittard led OCHS with 15 points. For more senior night photos and coverage, go to oglethorpeecho.com.

(EMILY DOZIER/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO) OCHS junior Javaun Pittard soars for a shot during the Patriots’ 49-46 victory over Prince Avenue Christian School on Friday night. Pittard led OCHS with 15 points. For more senior night photos and coverage, go to oglethorpeecho.com.

Prep Roundup: Lady Patriots remain undefeated in region

Echo Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Kenzie Henderson scored 19 points, had seven rebounds and 11 steals to lead Oglethorpe County to a 66-23 victory over Jasper County on Tuesday night.   The Lady Patriots improved to 15-8 and 5-0 in Region 5-A Division I heading into the final regular-season game at Social Circle on Friday.

Wrestling team qualifies

Echo Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Raymond Bentley II, Miles Mason and Tanner Mask won individual titles to propel the Oglethorpe County wrestling team to its fourth consecutive area championship on Saturday.   The Patriots qualified all 14 wrestlers to finish with 239.5 points and defeat host Commerce (218.5), Elbert County (150.
(Jack Casey/The Oglethorpe Echo) Standout seniors KB Bonds (58) and Jayland Richardson (30) made their college decisions last week. Bonds committed to Point University and Richardson signed with Central Georgia Technical College.

(Jack Casey/The Oglethorpe Echo) Standout seniors KB Bonds (58) and Jayland Richardson (30) made their college decisions last week. Bonds committed to Point University and Richardson signed with Central Georgia Technical College.

Richardson, Bonds make college football decisions

Ryland Goede
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Jayland Richardson and KB Bonds made their college decisions last week.    Richardson signed with Central Georgia Technical College in Macon, saying his favorite part of the process was “seeing my hard work over the years on and off the field finally paying off.
OLIVIA SHAPIRO/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO After teaching the steps to the line dance, One Step Forward, Two Steps Back, instructor Debbie Winsett puts music behind the moves.

OLIVIA SHAPIRO/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO After teaching the steps to the line dance, One Step Forward, Two Steps Back, instructor Debbie Winsett puts music behind the moves.

Q&A: Winsett keeps folks on the move

Molly Linder
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Debbie Winsett, who teaches line dancing at the Oglethorpe County Recreation Department and the American Legion, has been dancing for six years, but started teaching four years ago. Winsett spoke with The Oglethorpe Echo about her class and what she loves about teaching dance.