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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.

OCHS Patriot 5K cross country fund raiser coming up soon

News Staff
Thursday, October 14, 2021
In a couple weeks, the annual Patriot 5K will be held at the Oglethorpe County High School. Registration for the race is now open until the morning of the event. In the past, the fundraising event has been held in August in conjunction with the start of the school year and the cross country season.
Lady Patriot Catcher Abby Jones blocks the plate and easily tags out a Jefferson County runner last week as Oglethorpe County swept the Lady Warriors 6-1 in both games. The victories gave the local girls their second 4AA region championship in two years. The Lady Patriots split their Tuesday double-header with Toombs County and will finish the best two out of three match-up on Wednesday.

Lady Patriot Catcher Abby Jones blocks the plate and easily tags out a Jefferson County runner last week as Oglethorpe County swept the Lady Warriors 6-1 in both games. The victories gave the local girls their second 4AA region championship in two years. The Lady Patriots split their Tuesday double-header with Toombs County and will finish the best two out of three match-up on Wednesday.

Lady Pats 4AA Region Champions; sweep Jefferson

News Staff
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Lady Pats knock off Toombs County 7-4 in first game of double header. Lose second game 7-2. The Oglethorpe County Lady Patriots won the first game against Toombs County Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday in the first round of the the tate play-off 7-4.