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The OCHS JV volleyball team won its area tournament on Saturday. Team members and coaches include (back, from left): Kiley Paul, Kaylee Wade, Caroline Caldwell, Mirakle Merritt, Abby Gabriel, Chyenne Maddox and Cailyn Torbit; (front, from left) coach Brianne Harrison, Ana Vu, Lannah Scarborough, Alyza Knight and coach Toni Walser-Childs. (Submitted Photo)

The OCHS JV volleyball team won its area tournament on Saturday. Team members and coaches include (back, from left): Kiley Paul, Kaylee Wade, Caroline Caldwell, Mirakle Merritt, Abby Gabriel, Chyenne Maddox and Cailyn Torbit; (front, from left) coach Brianne Harrison, Ana Vu, Lannah Scarborough, Alyza Knight and coach Toni Walser-Childs. (Submitted Photo)

Prep Roundup

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
OCHS softball nears playoffs The regular season is winding down for the Oglethorpe County softball team. The Patriots dropped a 13-3 decision to Elbert County on Tuesday to fall to 12-7 and 8-2 in Region 8-A Division I.
The Oglethorpe Echo

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Prep Roundup

News Staff
Friday, September 26, 2025
Volleyball runs win streak to 10 The Oglethorpe County volleyball team ran its winning streak to 10 matches in a row with a victory over Stephens County on Monday.
Oglethorpe County High School senior Keagan Moats (20) tips the ball into the air during the Granite Bowl against Elbert County High School on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (Photo/Drew Bearden)

Oglethorpe County High School senior Keagan Moats (20) tips the ball into the air during the Granite Bowl against Elbert County High School on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (Photo/Drew Bearden)

Photo Gallery: Granite Bowl

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Patriots competed against Elbert County's Blue Devils in the Granite Bowl in Elberton last Friday. OCHS lost 0-27, leaving them with a 2-3 record this season. They are set to play Athens Academy this Friday.  
TY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO OCHS softball assistant coach Mike Campbell high-fives Lillie Anderson during the Patriots’ 10-2 win over Commerce on Tuesday. Anderson had two hits and an RBI as part of the 15-hit attack.

TY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO OCHS softball assistant coach Mike Campbell high-fives Lillie Anderson during the Patriots’ 10-2 win over Commerce on Tuesday. Anderson had two hits and an RBI as part of the 15-hit attack.

Eidson sparks softball to win over Commerce

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Khloe Eidson went 4-for-4 with a home run, double and two RBIs to lead the Oglethorpe County softball team to a 10-2 win over Commerce in a game called after five innings on Tuesday night.
Members of the Oglethorpe County volleyball team huddle during a recent match. The Patriots won their seventh consecutive match on Tuesday to improve to 19-8 this season. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Members of the Oglethorpe County volleyball team huddle during a recent match. The Patriots won their seventh consecutive match on Tuesday to improve to 19-8 this season. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

OCHS volleyball hits prime in time for stretch run

Zack Busbee
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Oglethorpe volleyball team has rattled off seven consecutive wins, hoping to ride that wave through the end of the season to a potential third straight Class A playoff berth.“I really want to win the rest of our area games, because that’s what we have left,” head coach Brianne Harrison said.
ANDY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO Cory Tillman, who runs for the Oglethorpe County cross country team, was the top finisher in the Restoration Run 5K on Monday. His teammates also ran in the 21st annual race.

ANDY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO Cory Tillman, who runs for the Oglethorpe County cross country team, was the top finisher in the Restoration Run 5K on Monday. His teammates also ran in the 21st annual race.

Crawford’s Restoration Run continues to grow

Cooper Huau
Thursday, September 11, 2025
CORRECTION: Information about the repayment status of the Crawford Historic Depot was incorrect in the Sept. 4, 2025 edition of The Oglethorpe Echo. The correct information is in the story below. The Restoration Run 5K, in its 21st year, had a record-breaking 140 registered for its Labor Day event.
Leanna Newton (Submitted Photo/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Leanna Newton (Submitted Photo/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Prep Roundup: Newton, Cook spark volleyball team to wins

Echo Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Led by the play of Leanna Newton and Elizabeth Cook, the Oglethorpe County volleyball team defeated Lake Oconee Academy, Greene County and Madison County in the past week.The Patriots improved to 16-8.
(ANDY MATHIS/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO) Oglethorpe County’s Emily Wisham warms up before a game against Clarke Central last Thursday. Wisham and fellow outfielder Zharia Burgess are two of OCHS’ “most energized players,” coach Brianna Dickens said.

(ANDY MATHIS/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO) Oglethorpe County’s Emily Wisham warms up before a game against Clarke Central last Thursday. Wisham and fellow outfielder Zharia Burgess are two of OCHS’ “most energized players,” coach Brianna Dickens said.

Wisham, Burgess fuel OCHS softball as outfield anchors

Andy Mathis
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Oglethorpe County juniors Emily Wisham and Zharia Burgess have grown into outfield fixtures, with their energy and leadership setting the tone for the Lady Patriots’ softball team.
Oglethorpe County’s Nora Turner hits the ball over the net during one of two matches on Aug. 28 at Athens Academy. The Patriots defeated Eastside and lost to Athens Academy in those matches. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Oglethorpe County’s Nora Turner hits the ball over the net during one of two matches on Aug. 28 at Athens Academy. The Patriots defeated Eastside and lost to Athens Academy in those matches. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Prep Roundup: Softball team remains undefeated in region

News Staff
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Emily Wisham, Reese Campbell and Riley Jones had two hits each to lead the Oglethorpe County softball team to a 6-4 come-from-behind victory over Providence Christian on Aug. 28.