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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.
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Sports Roundup: Bell, Henderson lead Lady Patriots

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Aariana Bell scored 16 points and had 11 rebounds, and Kenzie Henderson added 14 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Oglethorpe County girls to a 56-38 victory over Westside on Tuesday night.
Kirk Ross jogs onto the court as he’s announced prior to Oglethorpe County’s game against Glenn Hills on Tuesday. Ross led the Patriots with 10 points in the 60-48 loss. (Sarah White/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Kirk Ross jogs onto the court as he’s announced prior to Oglethorpe County’s game against Glenn Hills on Tuesday. Ross led the Patriots with 10 points in the 60-48 loss. (Sarah White/The Oglethorpe Echo)

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Wrestling to host sectional duals; tickets on GoFan app

News Staff
Thursday, January 13, 2022
  Oglethorpe County defeated Elbert County 78-6 to win the Area 5-AA Dual Championship at Independence Hall on Saturday.   The Patriots, the defending state champions, defeated Westside 72-12 and Elbert County knocked off Glenn Hills 60-24 in the semifinals to advance to the final.

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Spring teams near start of new seasons

De Turner
Thursday, January 13, 2022
  With the new year, comes a new spring sports season at Oglethorpe County High School. Athletes and coaches are ready to face the challenges coming in the next few months, whether it is aiming for redemption in the playoffs or repeat championship titles.

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OCMS wrestling continues success

News Staff
Thursday, January 13, 2022
  Paris Crowder and Kendon Brown won their weight classes to help lift the Oglethorpe County Middle School wrestling team to a fourth-place finish at the Peach State Duals on Saturday.
Quarterback Stetson Bennett and a tenacious defense led Georgia to an Orange Bowl victory over Michigan and berth in the CFP national title game. (Submitted Photo/ Tony Walsh, UGA Sports)

Quarterback Stetson Bennett and a tenacious defense led Georgia to an Orange Bowl victory over Michigan and berth in the CFP national title game. (Submitted Photo/ Tony Walsh, UGA Sports)

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UGA fans celebrate Orange Bowl

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Anne Whitehead Garner, a University of Georgia football fan since she was just 2 years old, remembers watching Charley Trippi and Frank Sinkwich take the field decades ago.
Kenzie Henderson is just a freshman, but was averaging 18 points and 15 rebounds a game before Tuesday night’s game against Putnam County. (Photo/Sarah White)

Kenzie Henderson is just a freshman, but was averaging 18 points and 15 rebounds a game before Tuesday night’s game against Putnam County. (Photo/Sarah White)

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Henderson puts up lofty numbers as a freshman

De Turner
Thursday, January 6, 2022
A few months ago, freshman Kenzie Henderson said her biggest goal for the basketball season was to dunk. However, her sights have shifted away from how she scores, to just scoring in general.