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Q&A: Patel: OCHS to build on success

De Turner
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Oglethorpe County High School athletics had quite a year in 2021, with two state championships, several region titles, new coaches and strong community support. Athletic director Kris Patel reflected on the past year and gave his thoughts on 2022.
Javaun Pittard drives down the court in Oglethorpe County’s 58-54 victory over Monticello on Dec. 3. He scored 13 points in that win and has become one of the Patriots’ top scorers this season. (Photo/Sarah White)

Javaun Pittard drives down the court in Oglethorpe County’s 58-54 victory over Monticello on Dec. 3. He scored 13 points in that win and has become one of the Patriots’ top scorers this season. (Photo/Sarah White)

Pittard helps OCHS basketball ear wins

De Turner
Thursday, December 23, 2021
The Oglethorpe County High School boys basketball team is finding its footing after a challenging season last year. Entering this week, the Patriots had already won more games in the first nine games of this season than last year.
Oglethorpe County's Ariana Bell drives to the basked in the Lady Patriots' 67-60 overtime loss Tuesday to Hart County. (Submitted Photo/Ralph Maxwell)

Oglethorpe County's Ariana Bell drives to the basked in the Lady Patriots' 67-60 overtime loss Tuesday to Hart County. (Submitted Photo/Ralph Maxwell)

Hart County takes two from OCHS

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Kenzie Henderson and McKenzie Freeman each had double-doubles, but it wasn’t enough to keep Hart County from a 67-60 overtime victory over Oglethorpe County in the Madison County Christmas Tournament on Tuesday night.

OCHS wrestling travels to Florida

De Turner
Thursday, December 23, 2021
The Oglethorpe County wrestling team will compete in the Knockout Christmas Classic in Kissimmee, Florida, next week.    The 64-team competition is hosted by Osceola High School at the Silver Spurs Arena on Dec. 27-28.
Oglethorpe County's Alex Faust battles two Thomson players for the ball in the 87-56 home loss to the Bulldogs on Nov. 23. (Photo/Donny Faust))

Oglethorpe County's Alex Faust battles two Thomson players for the ball in the 87-56 home loss to the Bulldogs on Nov. 23. (Photo/Donny Faust))

Prep Roundup: McGarity leads boys basketball to victory

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Luke McGarity scored 19 points and Nick Huff added 15 points to lead the Oglethorpe County boys basketball to a 57-47 victory over Athens Christian School on Tuesday night.   Both teams are coached by former UGA basketball players.
Abby Jones goes up for a shot in the Oglethorpe County High School girls varsity basketball game on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Oglethorpe defeated Monticello 63-14. (Photo/Sarah White)

Abby Jones goes up for a shot in the Oglethorpe County High School girls varsity basketball game on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Oglethorpe defeated Monticello 63-14. (Photo/Sarah White)

Seasons of change: Three-sport athletes help fuel OCHS athletics

De Turner
Thursday, December 9, 2021
With Oglethorpe County offering athletic opportunities at the recreational, middle and high school levels, the abundance of student-athletes is not surprising. The support and excitement from the community only adds to the appeal of playing.
Elin Turner, who is in the eighth grade, keeps the ball away from an Athens Christian School defender in a game on Dec. 2. (Photo/Ralph Maxwell)

Elin Turner, who is in the eighth grade, keeps the ball away from an Athens Christian School defender in a game on Dec. 2. (Photo/Ralph Maxwell)

Henderson double-double sparks Lady Pats' victory

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Kenzie Henderson scored 18 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the Oglethorpe County girls team to a 61-9 victory over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday night.   Denim Goddard added 12 points, McKenzie Freeman had 10 points and Sofia Horsley scored nine as the Lady Patriots improved to 4-1.
Kayleigh Hilley, who finished second in the state last year, wins a match against Putnam County's Breyesia Farley during Oglethorpe County's 72-18 win on Nov. 18. (Photo/Sarah White)

Kayleigh Hilley, who finished second in the state last year, wins a match against Putnam County's Breyesia Farley during Oglethorpe County's 72-18 win on Nov. 18. (Photo/Sarah White)

Trailblazer Hilley determined to win state title

De Turner
Thursday, December 2, 2021
When sophomore Kayleigh Hilley first asked her parents if she could start wrestling in the seventh grade, they didn’t exactly jump on board. After being encouraged to join by other female wrestlers on the team, she begged her parents for weeks before they let her try it out.
Larry Brown, who played both football and basketball at the University of Georgia and played a year in the NFL, is in his first season as the coach of the Oglethorpe County boys team. "As for basketball, I just want to build a first-class program," Brown said. (Photo/Sarah White)

Larry Brown, who played both football and basketball at the University of Georgia and played a year in the NFL, is in his first season as the coach of the Oglethorpe County boys team. "As for basketball, I just want to build a first-class program," Brown said. (Photo/Sarah White)

Finding 'a way to piece it together'

De Turner
Thursday, November 25, 2021
When Oglethorpe County began the search for a new head boys basketball coach, they looked for someone who could bring change to the unsuccessful program. They needed someone with knowledge and patience to work with a young team and turn their potential into prosperity.    They found Larry Brown.
Luke McGarity drives to the basket in a 39-36 loss to Jasper County. (Photo/Sarah White)

Luke McGarity drives to the basket in a 39-36 loss to Jasper County. (Photo/Sarah White)

Girls basketball team wins season-opening games

News Staff
Thursday, November 25, 2021
The Oglethorpe County girls basketball team improved to 2-0 with two victories last weekend.   On Friday, Kenzie Henderson had 20 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Lady Patriots to a 59-15 victory over West Hall.