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Prep Roundup: Relay teams spark girls track to win

Echo Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Oglethorpe County High School girls track and field team swept the relay events to win the 37th annual Loch Johnson Relays at Cedar Shoals on Saturday.   The Lady Patriots won the 4x100-meter, the 4x200, 4x400 and 4x800 relays on their way to a season-high 166 points.
Crawford’s Karen Patman prepares to hit the ball as her partner Elaine McGarity, of Winterville, watches during a match at the Oglethorpe County Rec Center. They are two of a regular group of 16 players who play the fast-growing sport. (Photo/Molly Linder)

Crawford’s Karen Patman prepares to hit the ball as her partner Elaine McGarity, of Winterville, watches during a match at the Oglethorpe County Rec Center. They are two of a regular group of 16 players who play the fast-growing sport. (Photo/Molly Linder)

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The rise of pickleball: Oglethorpe County embraces sport

Molly Linder and Olivia Shapiro
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The pickleball league meets at 9 a.m. Monday and Thursday, and on Tuesday after line dancing class at the Oglethorpe County Rec Department. It is free to join.
CHARLES JORDAN/FOR THE OGLETHORPE ECHO Denim Goddard dribbles against a Rabun County defender in the Class A Division I tournament. She was the Region 5-A Division I player of the year and led the Lady Patriots to a 20-9 record.

CHARLES JORDAN/FOR THE OGLETHORPE ECHO Denim Goddard dribbles against a Rabun County defender in the Class A Division I tournament. She was the Region 5-A Division I player of the year and led the Lady Patriots to a 20-9 record.

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Goddard takes basketball success to track and field

Ryland Goede
Thursday, March 16, 2023
It didn’t take long for Denim Goddard to make an impact on the track.
Jacob Spidle, a senior at Oglethorpe County High School, practices with his dad David Spidle, who is one of several coaches with the 4-H shotgun team. Jacob Spidle hopes to finish in the top five at state this year. (Photo/Olivia Shapiro)

Jacob Spidle, a senior at Oglethorpe County High School, practices with his dad David Spidle, who is one of several coaches with the 4-H shotgun team. Jacob Spidle hopes to finish in the top five at state this year. (Photo/Olivia Shapiro)

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Family approach helps shotgun team stay on target

Olivia Shapiro and Molly Linder
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
WATCH: Family approach helps shotgun team stay on target   Jacob Spidle, who is on the 4-H shotgun team, sternly signals his coach to release the clay with one word — “pull.”
Senior ZaNyain Hawkins practices discus at OCHS track and field practice. The OCHS boys finished sixth in Class AA in 2021 and fourth last year. (Photo/Emily Dozier)

Senior ZaNyain Hawkins practices discus at OCHS track and field practice. The OCHS boys finished sixth in Class AA in 2021 and fourth last year. (Photo/Emily Dozier)

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Track teams ready to build on success

Emily Dozier
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
In a few short years, Tim Stoudenmire has taken the Oglethorpe County girls track team to new heights. He has developed a culture of dedication and grittiness that has resulted in back-to-back Class AA championships in 2021 and 2022.
(Photo/The Oglethorpe Echo) Jake Turner poses for photograph in football uniform. Turner is a dual-sport athlete that plays on the golf team as well.

(Photo/The Oglethorpe Echo) Jake Turner poses for photograph in football uniform. Turner is a dual-sport athlete that plays on the golf team as well.

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Golf teams look to win consecutive region titles

Ryland Goede
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Oglethorpe County looks to defend its boys and girls golf region championships this spring.    To do so, both teams will lean on experience.   “We've got all the starters back on the boys and girls team,” coach Dale Blalock said.
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)

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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)

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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)

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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.