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Kris Patel is coming off his first year as the AD at OCHS, where he also led the baseball team to the state playoffs. (File/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Kris Patel is coming off his first year as the AD at OCHS, where he also led the baseball team to the state playoffs. (File/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Patel gained experience, learned trust during first year as OCHS AD

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Kris Patel is a man of many hats.   Patel wrapped up his first year as athletic director of Oglethorpe County High School in May, also balancing five classes, being a head coach and sponsoring an OCHS club.   As athletic director, Patel's schedule is much longer than a typical school day.
The 13- and 14-year-old Little League All-Star team is among the Oglethorpe County teams playing in District 6 tournaments. Two other Oglethorpe County teams will host their district championships at Bryan Park as the baseball season comes to a close. (Submitted Photo)

The 13- and 14-year-old Little League All-Star team is among the Oglethorpe County teams playing in District 6 tournaments. Two other Oglethorpe County teams will host their district championships at Bryan Park as the baseball season comes to a close. (Submitted Photo)

Little League, rec department numbers continue to increase

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Several trophies will be handed out in Oglethorpe County this week.   Bryan Park is playing host to District 6 Little League championships.
Campers line up to participate in drills at the Larry Brown Basketball Camp at the OCHS gym last week. The campers worked on their basketball skills from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Campers line up to participate in drills at the Larry Brown Basketball Camp at the OCHS gym last week. The campers worked on their basketball skills from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Photos: Larry Brown Basketball Camp

Jack Casey
Thursday, June 30, 2022
OCHS grad Ella Stoudenmire, front, ran against SEC and other Division I schools during her freshman year at the University of North Georgia. (Submitted Photo)

OCHS grad Ella Stoudenmire, front, ran against SEC and other Division I schools during her freshman year at the University of North Georgia. (Submitted Photo)

On the run: Stoudenmire finds success at UNG

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Chris England uses several words to describe Oglethorpe County grad Ella Stoudenmire. They include “kind,” “respectful,” “a great student” and “incredible young lady.”    “She is very quiet,” said England, head coach of the University of North Georgia’s track and field and cross country teams.
Assistant principal and assistant athletic director William Sampson displays the state and region championship trophies won by OCHS athletic teams this year. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Assistant principal and assistant athletic director William Sampson displays the state and region championship trophies won by OCHS athletic teams this year. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Rings, trophies and history: OCHS teams had successful year

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, June 9, 2022
It takes two hands to count the number of championships that Oglethorpe County High School athletes brought back to Lexington during this school year.
OCHS shortstop Landon Eberhart was selected to the All Region 4-AA first team. He helped lead the Patriots to a 17-14 record and a second-place region finish. (File/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

OCHS shortstop Landon Eberhart was selected to the All Region 4-AA first team. He helped lead the Patriots to a 17-14 record and a second-place region finish. (File/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

OCHS athletes make all-region teams

News Staff
Thursday, June 2, 2022
The Oglethorpe County High School baseball team had eight players selected to all-region teams. The team finished 17-14 and second in Region 4-AA. The team hosted its first home playoff series since the 2002-2003 season.
OCHS Jake Turner readies the line as the special teams unit prepares for a punt. The Patriot varsity team played three quarters before the junior varsity players substituted. (Photo/Jack Casey)

OCHS Jake Turner readies the line as the special teams unit prepares for a punt. The Patriot varsity team played three quarters before the junior varsity players substituted. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Linemen, special teams shine in spring football

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 26, 2022
The Oglethorpe County High School football team had 68 players at the end of spring practice. This was down from 80-plus at the interest meeting, but that’s still “a lot better” compared to last year’s numbers, according to head coach Mike Holland.   “This year, it feels different,” Holland said.