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Runners line up at the start line at the Winterville Civitan Snowflake 10k on Jan. 29. There were 185 in-person participants in the race, which is the first race in the Firefly Trail Race Series. The other races are the Maxeys Model Mile 5k, Crawford Restoration Labor Day Run 5k and Union Point J3 5k, scheduled for later this year. (Mackenzie Tanner/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Runners line up at the start line at the Winterville Civitan Snowflake 10k on Jan. 29. There were 185 in-person participants in the race, which is the first race in the Firefly Trail Race Series. The other races are the Maxeys Model Mile 5k, Crawford Restoration Labor Day Run 5k and Union Point J3 5k, scheduled for later this year. (Mackenzie Tanner/The Oglethorpe Echo)

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Organizers hope race series will boost running in Oglethorpe

Mackenzie Tanner
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
WATCH: See the top finishers and video of the Firefly Trail Race Series' first event.   The first race of Firefly Trail Race Series — the Winterville Civitan Snowflake 10K on Jan. 29 — had 185 in-person participants, but only two of them were from Oglethorpe County.
From left to right, freshman striker Hudson Stepp and senior goalkeeper Christian Palma. Photo taken after practice before their first Home match against Athens Christian Academy. (Kaylah House/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

From left to right, freshman striker Hudson Stepp and senior goalkeeper Christian Palma. Photo taken after practice before their first Home match against Athens Christian Academy. (Kaylah House/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

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Commitment is key for OCHS boys soccer team

Kaylah House
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
There are only three seniors on this year’s team, so Oglethorpe County boys soccer coach Erich Forschler said the focus is simple.   “​​There’s really two things that I’m harping on —  that everybody commits 100% and (that) they're there,” he said.

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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.