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Emilee Griffiths, a junior, practices as the OCHS volleyball team prepares for the season, which begins on Tuesday, Aug. 9. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Emilee Griffiths, a junior, practices as the OCHS volleyball team prepares for the season, which begins on Tuesday, Aug. 9. (Photo/Jack Casey)

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Volleyball team ready to build on busy offseason

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Avery Kort has seen a “substantial amount” of growth in the Oglethorpe County volleyball team ahead of this season. She said she would like to grow as a presence in the middle of the court as the season progresses.
Tristan Anderson snags a pass during football practice this week as the Patriots prepare for their first game on Aug. 19. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Tristan Anderson snags a pass during football practice this week as the Patriots prepare for their first game on Aug. 19. (Photo/Jack Casey)

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Patriots put on pads in preparation for season

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Monday marked the first day of preplanning for Oglethorpe County teachers. The football team’s preparation for the 2022 season had its own “first.”   Oglethorpe County’s football team put on pads for the first time this season at practice on Monday.
Pitcher Claire Gabriel is one of nine seniors who will be in their fourth year of playing for coach Brianna Dickens. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Pitcher Claire Gabriel is one of nine seniors who will be in their fourth year of playing for coach Brianna Dickens. (Photo/Jack Casey)

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Senior-laden softball team ready for for new season, region

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Trophies are becoming the norm for Oglethorpe County softball and coach Brianna Dickens.   The two-time defending region champion OCHS softball team is looking for a third heading into the 2022 season. The Patriots open against Briarwood Academy on Friday, Aug. 5.
Tanner Nation, who is a senior at Oglethorpe County High School, has already won a race in this season’s open-wheel modified dirt track class. (Submitted Photo)

Tanner Nation, who is a senior at Oglethorpe County High School, has already won a race in this season’s open-wheel modified dirt track class. (Submitted Photo)

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Nation impressive behind the wheel

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Tanner Nation is just 16, but you can’t tell by the way he drives.   Nation, who turns 17 in two weeks, has already won a race in his open-wheel modified dirt track class just four races into his 2022 schedule.
OCHS boys basketball coach Larry Brown said he’s pleased with the success of his team in summer tournaments. (Thomas Ehlers/The Oglethorpe Echo)

OCHS boys basketball coach Larry Brown said he’s pleased with the success of his team in summer tournaments. (Thomas Ehlers/The Oglethorpe Echo)

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No summer off for busy OCHS boys basketball team

Thomas Ehlers
Friday, July 22, 2022
Oglethorpe County basketball coach Larry Brown said he and his staff had two goals heading into this summer: individual growth and a team identity.   The Patriots met them during their jam-packed summer.
Former Oglethorpe County athlete Quentin Willis set two school track records during his freshman season at Manchester University. (Submitted)

Former Oglethorpe County athlete Quentin Willis set two school track records during his freshman season at Manchester University. (Submitted)

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Former OCHS sprinter sets records as college freshman

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Most people can’t say they’ve played a collegiate sport. Former Oglethorpe County High School athlete Quentin Willis can say he’s played two.    Willis wrapped up his freshman year at Manchester University in West Manchester, Indiana, where he had successful track and football seasons.
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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.