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Recreation department looking to boost tennis popularity with new program

Armani Kardar
Thursday, March 10, 2022
The Oglethorpe County Recreation Department is starting a youth and adult tennis program March 28 with an eye to what it could mean for the sport’s growth in the schools and the county.   The program was started by Ronnie Boggs and his wife, who play tennis regularly at the recreation department.
Luke McGarity said his favorite sport is golf, but he also plays basketball, and competes for the track and field and cross country teams at OCHS. (File/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Luke McGarity said his favorite sport is golf, but he also plays basketball, and competes for the track and field and cross country teams at OCHS. (File/The Oglethorpe Echo)

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Q&A: Competitiveness, teammates dive McGarity to letter in four sports

Meredith Boyd
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Luke McGarity has played sports since he was young, but he refers to his teammates and family as the inspiration for his love of athletics. A junior at Oglethorpe County High School, he’s lettered in four sports: basketball, cross country, golf and track.
Kenzie Henderson leaps over the bar to set a school and region record of 5 feet, 6 inches in the high jump at the season-opening meet on March 3. (Submitted Photo)

Kenzie Henderson leaps over the bar to set a school and region record of 5 feet, 6 inches in the high jump at the season-opening meet on March 3. (Submitted Photo)

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Henderson soars in first track meet

News Staff
Thursday, March 10, 2022
The Oglethorpe County girls track team, the defending Class AA state champion, rolled in its season-opening meet.   Propelled by Kenzie Henderson’s state-best high jump (5 feet, 6 inches), the Lady Patriots scored 152 points to win the George Walton Invitational on March 3.
Denim Goddard (from left), Kenzie Henderson and McKenzie Freeman formed a strong core for coach Brianna Dickens (right) this season. (Kaylah House/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

Denim Goddard (from left), Kenzie Henderson and McKenzie Freeman formed a strong core for coach Brianna Dickens (right) this season. (Kaylah House/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

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State playoffs part of growth process for Lady Patriots

Kaylah House
Thursday, March 3, 2022
The Oglethorpe County girls basketball team has undergone a fast transformation.   The Lady Patriots won two games just two years ago.   They finished over .500 last year.   And this year, they reached the state tournament for the first time in 18 seasons.
(Mackenzie Tanner/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

(Mackenzie Tanner/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

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Numbers high as rec department gears up for spring seasons

Mackenzie Tanner
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Spring sports registration closed earlier this month and opening day for various sports is quickly approaching. Kristin Porterfield, the program coordinator for the Oglethorpe County Recreation Department, talked about registration, Little League opening day and much more.
Erick Lopez-Salazar keeps the ball away from a Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School player in the Patriots' 9-0 win on Feb. 25. (Ralph Maxwell/ Submitted Photo)

Erick Lopez-Salazar keeps the ball away from a Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School player in the Patriots' 9-0 win on Feb. 25. (Ralph Maxwell/ Submitted Photo)

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Sports roundup: Boys soccer team heads into key game

News Staff
Thursday, March 3, 2022
The Oglethorpe County boys soccer team is off to a strong start.   The Patriots defeated Laney 10-0 on Feb. 24 and Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School (RCTCMS) 9-0 on Feb. 25 for their first winning record since 2018.
Senior SS Landon Eberhart tags an Athens Academy runner in the Patriots’ 7-0 victory last week. The Patriots are off to a 5-0 start and are ranked 10th in the Georgia Coaches Class AA poll. (Ralph Maxwell/Submitted Photo)

Senior SS Landon Eberhart tags an Athens Academy runner in the Patriots’ 7-0 victory last week. The Patriots are off to a 5-0 start and are ranked 10th in the Georgia Coaches Class AA poll. (Ralph Maxwell/Submitted Photo)

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Sports Roundup: OCHS baseball now 5-0; ranked 10th in AA poll

News Staff
Friday, February 25, 2022
Oglethorpe County’s baseball team is off to a 5-0 start.   Russell Smith had two hits, drove in a run, scored another and struck out all three batters he faced to lead the Patriots to a 10-3 win at Richmond Academy on Monday in their first road victory of the season.
Junior Mackenzie Bowling takes a shot at the University of Georgia golf course. (Meredith Boyd/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Junior Mackenzie Bowling takes a shot at the University of Georgia golf course. (Meredith Boyd/The Oglethorpe Echo)

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OCHS girls golf builds new foundation

Meredith Boyd
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
WATCH: See the girls and boys golf teams at a recent practice. The Oglethorpe County girls golf team is working on building a strong foundation this season. With only four girls — only two who have played before — they're focusing on preparation before their first match in March.
Kirk Ross practices putting at the University of Georgia golf course. (Meredith Boyd/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Kirk Ross practices putting at the University of Georgia golf course. (Meredith Boyd/The Oglethorpe Echo)

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OCHS boys golf team hopes to build on success

Meredith Boyd
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
WATCH: See the boys and girls golf teams in action at a recent practice.   Not having a local golf course hasn't stopped the Oglethorpe County boys golf team from focusing on this season. With last year’s region win under their belt, the team is looking for even more success.