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Kenzie Henderson, who is 5 foot-11, is one of three freshmen on a young Lady Patriots basketball team. (Photo/Sarah White)

Kenzie Henderson, who is 5 foot-11, is one of three freshmen on a young Lady Patriots basketball team. (Photo/Sarah White)

Henderson looks to lead young girls team to playoffs

De Turner
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Freshman Kenzie Henderson is one of seven underclassmen preparing to lead the Oglethorpe County High School girls basketball team back to the state playoffs. After losing in the first round last year, the team will look to Henderson to be a young leader during the season.
Nick Huff (5) shoots over Henry Johnson (20) during the Oglethorpe County basketball team's Super Saturday fundraiser on Nov. 13. The Varsity Blue team played the Varsity White team in a scrimmage, and other activities included 3-point, hot-shot and dunk competitions. (Photo/Ralph Maxwell Jr.)

Nick Huff (5) shoots over Henry Johnson (20) during the Oglethorpe County basketball team's Super Saturday fundraiser on Nov. 13. The Varsity Blue team played the Varsity White team in a scrimmage, and other activities included 3-point, hot-shot and dunk competitions. (Photo/Ralph Maxwell Jr.)

Pittard, Huff bring young leadership to boys basketball

De Turner
Thursday, November 18, 2021
With a new head coach and plenty of young talent, the Oglethorpe County’s boys basketball team prepares for its first game this week. Following a difficult few years, the team will rely on underclassmen to help turn the program around.

High school to appeal region realignment

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Oglethorpe County High School will appeal its realignment to Region 8-AA.   Athletic director Kris Patel said the appeal to the Georgia High School Association will be heard on Thursday, Nov. 18.
Freshman Miles Mason wrestles AJ Harris of Putnam County in Oglethorpe County's home opener. The Patriots defeated Putnam County 72-18. (Photo/Sarah White)

Freshman Miles Mason wrestles AJ Harris of Putnam County in Oglethorpe County's home opener. The Patriots defeated Putnam County 72-18. (Photo/Sarah White)

Patriots defeat Putnam, Winder in first home matches

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Oglethorpe County opened its home schedule with two victories on Tuesday. The Patriots defeated Putnam County 72-18 and Winder-Barrow 72-9.   “All in all, it was a solid night,” coach Tim Stoudenmire said in an email.

Holland looks to build on his first football season

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
The Oglethorpe County football team, under first-year head coach Mike Holland,  concluded its season with a 24-7 loss against Westside-Augusta on Friday to finish 3-7 and 3-4 in Region 4-AA. They finished fifth in the final 4-AA standings, falling just short of the playoffs.
(Submitted Photo)

(Submitted Photo)

Lady Patriots fourth at state meet

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Lizzie Wadsworth was 10th overall to lead the Oglethorpe County girls cross country team to a fourth-place finish at the Class AA state meet at Carrollton High School on Nov. 5.   Wadsworth, a junior, had a time of 21:21.13 as Oglethorpe County finished with 169 points.
Kate Shealy poses for a portrait in the Oglethorpe County High School gymnasium on Nov. 1, 2021. Shealy coaches the women's volleyball team at Oglethorpe High School. (Photo/Sarah White)

Kate Shealy poses for a portrait in the Oglethorpe County High School gymnasium on Nov. 1, 2021. Shealy coaches the women's volleyball team at Oglethorpe High School. (Photo/Sarah White)

Q&A: Shealy leads OCHS volleyball team to best season in years

De Turner
Thursday, November 4, 2021
The Oglethorpe County High School volleyball team concluded its season last week in the first round of the state playoffs. First-year head coach Kate Shealy led the team to a record of 12-17, 6-5 in the region, its best conference record in the past five seasons.
Sarah Taft (from left), Harper Palmer, Lizzie Wadsworth, Sydnie Henderson, Abby Cabaniss and Nadia Henderson led the Oglethorpe County girls cross country team to its second consecutive Region 4-AA championship. Wadsworth was the individual winner with a time of 21:14. (Submitted Photo)

Sarah Taft (from left), Harper Palmer, Lizzie Wadsworth, Sydnie Henderson, Abby Cabaniss and Nadia Henderson led the Oglethorpe County girls cross country team to its second consecutive Region 4-AA championship. Wadsworth was the individual winner with a time of 21:14. (Submitted Photo)

OCHS cross country teams repeat, head to state

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Winning the region is twice as nice for Oglethorpe County.   Both cross country teams advanced to the Class AA state meet after winning their respective Region 4-AA championships for the second consecutive season.
Nate Brown rushed for 105 years on Friday and has 1,005 yards rushing heading into the Patriots' final regular-season game. (Photo/Sarah White)

Nate Brown rushed for 105 years on Friday and has 1,005 yards rushing heading into the Patriots' final regular-season game. (Photo/Sarah White)

Move to running back pays off in 1,000-yard season for Brown

De Turner
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Senior running back Nate Brown surpassed 1,000 rushing yards during Oglethorpe County’s game on Friday against Laney. Despite the Patriots’ 30-14 loss, Brown rushed for 105 yards to bring his season total to 1,005.