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Quarterback Stetson Bennett and a tenacious defense led Georgia to an Orange Bowl victory over Michigan and berth in the CFP national title game. (Submitted Photo/ Tony Walsh, UGA Sports)

Quarterback Stetson Bennett and a tenacious defense led Georgia to an Orange Bowl victory over Michigan and berth in the CFP national title game. (Submitted Photo/ Tony Walsh, UGA Sports)

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UGA fans celebrate Orange Bowl

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Anne Whitehead Garner, a University of Georgia football fan since she was just 2 years old, remembers watching Charley Trippi and Frank Sinkwich take the field decades ago.
Kenzie Henderson is just a freshman, but was averaging 18 points and 15 rebounds a game before Tuesday night’s game against Putnam County. (Photo/Sarah White)

Kenzie Henderson is just a freshman, but was averaging 18 points and 15 rebounds a game before Tuesday night’s game against Putnam County. (Photo/Sarah White)

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Henderson puts up lofty numbers as a freshman

De Turner
Thursday, January 6, 2022
A few months ago, freshman Kenzie Henderson said her biggest goal for the basketball season was to dunk. However, her sights have shifted away from how she scores, to just scoring in general.

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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.