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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)

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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)

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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.
The Oglethorpe County High School Spring Sports Recognition took place at OCHS on May 19 to honor the achievements of student athletes throughout the spring season. (Submitted Photo)

The Oglethorpe County High School Spring Sports Recognition took place at OCHS on May 19 to honor the achievements of student athletes throughout the spring season. (Submitted Photo)

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New helmets, jerseys part of Booster Club spending

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Several county athletic teams will reap the benefits of a successful year of fundraising by the Oglethorpe County Athletic Booster Club.
Jayda Jones (left) and Maddie Williams lead the girls track team through Oglethorpe County Middle School during the first stop on their state championship parade on May 17. The team stopped at all three feeder schools and the central office before a celebratory lunch. (Photo/Thomas Ehlers)

Jayda Jones (left) and Maddie Williams lead the girls track team through Oglethorpe County Middle School during the first stop on their state championship parade on May 17. The team stopped at all three feeder schools and the central office before a celebratory lunch. (Photo/Thomas Ehlers)

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State champs again

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 19, 2022
If Oglethorpe County High School girls track coach Tim Stoudenmire had one word to describe this year’s team, it would be “complete.

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Top players return for boys, girls golf teams

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 19, 2022
If there’s one thing Oglethorpe County High School boys golf coach Dale Blalock and girls coach Melissa McGarity will remember from this year’s season, it's the two region trophies brought back to Lexington.   Both teams won region titles on April 26.

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Spring football game set for Friday night

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Oglethorpe County football team will host Chestatee in its spring football game at 7 p.m. Friday, May 20.    Tickets are $5.   Coach Mike Holland said 68 players have dressed out this spring as the Patriots look to improve on last year’s 3-7 record.
OCHS principal Susie Johnson said the school’s hall of fame shows students “the winning history of Oglethorpe County athletics.” (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

OCHS principal Susie Johnson said the school’s hall of fame shows students “the winning history of Oglethorpe County athletics.” (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

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OCHS Hall of Fame is taking nominations

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 12, 2022
College football announces its hall of fame class every January in Atlanta. In Massachusetts, basketball notifies its newest class during April.    Now, you can have a say in finding Oglethorpe County High School’s newest class.
Jim Finch (Submitted Photo)

Jim Finch (Submitted Photo)

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OCHS grad is new GHSA president

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Jim Finch was selected as Mr. OCHS and Prom King during his senior year In 1989. His new title has more significance.   Finch, a three-sport athlete and 1989 graduate of OCHS, was selected as president of the Georgia High School Association in April.