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Oglethorpe County’s Kenzie Henderson races past two Laney defenders on her way to the basket on Tuesday night. Henderson scored 21 points in the loss. (Ralph Maxwell/Submitted Photo)

Oglethorpe County’s Kenzie Henderson races past two Laney defenders on her way to the basket on Tuesday night. Henderson scored 21 points in the loss. (Ralph Maxwell/Submitted Photo)

Sports Roundup: Wrestlers have ‘shot’ at traditional title, OCHS girls basketball results

News Staff
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Tim Stoudenmire said his Oglethorpe County wrestling team has a shot at the Class AA title after 13 wrestlers advanced through the sectionals to the traditional state championships, which will be held in Macon.
Landon Eberhart (from left), Logan Turner, Russell Smith and Jonathan Cronic are among eight seniors on this year’s Oglethorpe County baseball team. (Meredith Boyd/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Landon Eberhart (from left), Logan Turner, Russell Smith and Jonathan Cronic are among eight seniors on this year’s Oglethorpe County baseball team. (Meredith Boyd/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Seniors provide experience, knowledge to teammates

Meredith Boyd
Thursday, February 10, 2022
With eight returning seniors, the Oglethorpe County baseball team aims to improve on last year’s 15-18 record.   “These guys gaining another year of experience and going through the rigor of a complete summer and fall offseason and full 30-game spring season will help,” coach Kris Patel said.
Nate Brown takes control of his match in the area tournament last weekend. Brown won the 160-pound championship and advanced to the state tournament. (Donny Faust/Submitted Photo)

Nate Brown takes control of his match in the area tournament last weekend. Brown won the 160-pound championship and advanced to the state tournament. (Donny Faust/Submitted Photo)

Sports Roundup: Wrestlers have ‘chip’ on shoulder heading to state

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
Oglethorpe County will have a full house in the first round of the Class AA state tournament, which starts on Saturday at the Lakepoint Sports Complex in Cartersville.   All 14 Patriots advanced to state by accumulating enough points to win the 5-AA championship last week.
(Eloise McNair/The Oglethorpe Echo)

(Eloise McNair/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Girls soccer determined to win region

Kaylah House
Thursday, February 3, 2022
The Oglethorpe County girls soccer team looks forward to building on last year’s success.   “We had a strong team last year, and I loved watching them grow,” coach Mary Kate Shealy said.
Runners line up at the start line at the Winterville Civitan Snowflake 10k on Jan. 29. There were 185 in-person participants in the race, which is the first race in the Firefly Trail Race Series. The other races are the Maxeys Model Mile 5k, Crawford Restoration Labor Day Run 5k and Union Point J3 5k, scheduled for later this year. (Mackenzie Tanner/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Runners line up at the start line at the Winterville Civitan Snowflake 10k on Jan. 29. There were 185 in-person participants in the race, which is the first race in the Firefly Trail Race Series. The other races are the Maxeys Model Mile 5k, Crawford Restoration Labor Day Run 5k and Union Point J3 5k, scheduled for later this year. (Mackenzie Tanner/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Organizers hope race series will boost running in Oglethorpe

Mackenzie Tanner
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
WATCH: See the top finishers and video of the Firefly Trail Race Series' first event.   The first race of Firefly Trail Race Series — the Winterville Civitan Snowflake 10K on Jan. 29 — had 185 in-person participants, but only two of them were from Oglethorpe County.
From left to right, freshman striker Hudson Stepp and senior goalkeeper Christian Palma. Photo taken after practice before their first Home match against Athens Christian Academy. (Kaylah House/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

From left to right, freshman striker Hudson Stepp and senior goalkeeper Christian Palma. Photo taken after practice before their first Home match against Athens Christian Academy. (Kaylah House/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

Commitment is key for OCHS boys soccer team

Kaylah House
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
There are only three seniors on this year’s team, so Oglethorpe County boys soccer coach Erich Forschler said the focus is simple.   “​​There’s really two things that I’m harping on —  that everybody commits 100% and (that) they're there,” he said.

Sports Roundup: Lady Pats defeat Jefferson County

News Staff
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Kenzie Henderson scored 18 points and had 14 rebounds, and Aariana Bell had 12 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Oglethorpe County girls to a 51-38 victory over Jefferson County on Tuesday night.   The Lady Patriots improved to 13-5 and 6-2 in Region 4-AA.
Carly (from left), Paul and Richard Chandler, who have lived in Oglethorpe County for nine years, are regulars at Crawford’s Bryan Park. (Armani Kardar/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Carly (from left), Paul and Richard Chandler, who have lived in Oglethorpe County for nine years, are regulars at Crawford’s Bryan Park. (Armani Kardar/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Q&A: Bryan Park builds community, memories for local family

Armani Kardar
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Carly Chandler laughs as she begins her tennis serve.    “This is how we settle all our marital disputes,” she said.    Carly, Richard and Paul Chandler are regulars at Bryan Park in Crawford. They have lived in Oglethorpe County for nearly a decade, after relocating here in 2013.
Oglethorpe County Primary School students show off their poster during a sendoff for the OCHS wrestling team. (Meredith Boyd/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Oglethorpe County Primary School students show off their poster during a sendoff for the OCHS wrestling team. (Meredith Boyd/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Wrestlers finish second in state; enjoy strong community support

Meredith Boyd
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Click here to see the students of OCPS cheer on the wrestling team.   Oglethorpe County just missed its shot at its second consecutive state wrestling championship.
The Oglethorpe County High School wrestling team celebrates after a win against Coosa in a match on Saturday. (Sarah White/The Oglethorpe Echo)

The Oglethorpe County High School wrestling team celebrates after a win against Coosa in a match on Saturday. (Sarah White/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Repeat on their minds: Wrestling team can make school history with consecutive state titles

De Turner
Thursday, January 20, 2022
The Oglethorpe County wrestling team has been counting down the days until Jan. 22. That’s when the Patriots will defend their Class AA state championship.   They are the No. 1 seed for the team dual championship bracket on Saturday at Bremen High School.