Sports

Sports hall of fame nominations end May 2

Echo Staff
Friday, April 24, 2026
Nominations are being accepted for the Oglethorpe County High School Sports Hall of Fame through May 2. The hall recognizes individuals (athletes, coaches and community members) who have made significant contributions to the OCHS athletic program between 1970 and 2020.
Elin Turner won the 100- and 300-meter hurdles as the OCHS girls track and field team captured its sixth straight region title at Banks County on Monday. Turner was the high-point winner for the meet. (Submitted Photo)

Elin Turner won the 100- and 300-meter hurdles as the OCHS girls track and field team captured its sixth straight region title at Banks County on Monday. Turner was the high-point winner for the meet. (Submitted Photo)

Turner sparks girls track to region title

Echo Staff
Friday, April 24, 2026
Elin Turner was the high-point winner to lead the Oglethorpe County girls track and field team to the Region 8-A Division I title on Monday in Homer, their sixth consecutive region championship.
Some may see a lot of work however coach Adams saw this land and a vision was born to grow the sport of running in the county. (Submitted Photo)

Some may see a lot of work however coach Adams saw this land and a vision was born to grow the sport of running in the county. (Submitted Photo)

New cross country course provides training ground

Grant Turnage
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Oglethorpe County cross country program has not been able to host a 5K race for years. High-traffic roads intersect potential routes at the schools, which was a major operational obstacle.  That changed this spring with a new all-grass cross country course at Oglethorpe Middle School.
Cousins and OCHS athletes Tripp White and Elizabeth Cook show their college colors during White’s signing day on April 9. White, a pitcher, will play for Andrew College and Cook, a volleyball player, has signed to play at Truett McConnell. (Submitted Photo)

Cousins and OCHS athletes Tripp White and Elizabeth Cook show their college colors during White’s signing day on April 9. White, a pitcher, will play for Andrew College and Cook, a volleyball player, has signed to play at Truett McConnell. (Submitted Photo)

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Athletics a family affair for White, Cook

Nicholas Eriksen
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Tripp White signed to play baseball for Andrew College last week, following in a family line that has produced five collegiate athletes.  “It was very exciting,” he said. “It kept me busy for a very long time, but it was good.”

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OCHS sports hall of fame nominations are now open

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Nominations are being accepted for the Oglethorpe County High School Sports Hall of Fame through May 2. The hall recognizes individuals (athletes, coaches and community members) who have made significant contributions to the OCHS athletic program between 1970 and 2020.
The Oglethorpe County volleyball team rushes the court after defeating Bremen to clinch the Class A state title on Oct. 29. It was the first volleyball state title in school history. (Photo/Drew Bearden)

The Oglethorpe County volleyball team rushes the court after defeating Bremen to clinch the Class A state title on Oct. 29. It was the first volleyball state title in school history. (Photo/Drew Bearden)

OCHS gold: Players, coaches reflect on state titles

Grant Turnage and Nicholas Eriksen
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
CORRECTION: Information was incorrect about the status of Leanna Newton in OCHS volleyball game against Armuchee in the April 9, 2026 print edition of The Oglethorpe Echo. The correct information is in the story below.
Tripp White, a senior pitcher, will sign with Andrew College on Thursday. He has been one of Oglethorpe County’s top players during his career.

Tripp White, a senior pitcher, will sign with Andrew College on Thursday. He has been one of Oglethorpe County’s top players during his career.

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Prep Roundup

News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2026
Pass sets personal best in high jumpNicah Pass won the high jump with a personal best of 6 feet and finished second in the triple jump to lead the Oglethorpe County boys track and field team to a third-place finish at a nine-team meet at Athens Academy last Saturday.
Students lift weights under the support and supervision of former teacher Steve Mason. Mason recently took a job at Commerce High School. (Submitted Photo)

Students lift weights under the support and supervision of former teacher Steve Mason. Mason recently took a job at Commerce High School. (Submitted Photo)

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OCHS weightlifting classes benefit more than wrestlers

Nicholas Eriksen
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Steve Mason’s weightlifting classes have had an impact on Oglethorpe County High School athletes. Junior Luke Holbrooks, a wrestler, could bench only 185 pounds at the beginning of the class. Since then, he has increased his bench to 225 pounds, while squatting 300 pounds.