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Wrestling team improves to 20-1

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
The Oglethorpe County wrestling team, ranked No. 1 in Class AA, won four matches in the fourth annual Doug Eberhardt Memorial duals on Saturday to move to 20-1 this season. The victories were: Oglethorpe County 64, Athens Christian 9 Oglethorpe County 45, Swainsboro 33 Oglethorpe County 52.
Brady Allgood (23), a junior, and Henry Johnson (18), a senior, hug after Oglethorpe County's season-ending loss to Westside-Augusta. Oglethorpe County honored the seniors on the fall sports teams, cheerleaders and band, before and after the game. (Photo/Sarah White)

Brady Allgood (23), a junior, and Henry Johnson (18), a senior, hug after Oglethorpe County's season-ending loss to Westside-Augusta. Oglethorpe County honored the seniors on the fall sports teams, cheerleaders and band, before and after the game. (Photo/Sarah White)

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Senior Night: One Last Game

Sarah White
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Brian Valladares, senior, practices in the wrestling room at Oglethorpe County High School on Nov. 8. Valladares wrestled on the Oglethorpe state team last year. (Photo/Sarah White)

Brian Valladares, senior, practices in the wrestling room at Oglethorpe County High School on Nov. 8. Valladares wrestled on the Oglethorpe state team last year. (Photo/Sarah White)

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Wrestlers ready for yet another winning season

De Turner
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
With several returning athletes and talented incoming freshmen, coach Tim Stoudenmire says this year’s Oglethorpe County’s wrestling team could be the school’s best group yet. That’s an impressive claim, considering the Patriots won the Class AA team dual championship last season.

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Wrestling team sees Sunshine State success

News Staff
Thursday, December 30, 2021
The Oglethorpe County wrestling team had a road trip to remember.   The Patriots won 22 individual matches and lost 22 matches at the Knockout Christmas Classic in Kissimmee, Florida, on Monday and Tuesday.

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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))

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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)

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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.