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Oglethorpe County quarterback Caden Hartrum (1) hands the ball off to Oglethorpe County running back Zion Pass (7) during Oglethorpe County’s game against the East Hill Vikings at Oglethorpe County High School on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. Pass ran the ball into the end zone for a Patriots touchdown. (Photo/Sofia Yaker, The Oglethorpe Echo))

Oglethorpe County quarterback Caden Hartrum (1) hands the ball off to Oglethorpe County running back Zion Pass (7) during Oglethorpe County’s game against the East Hill Vikings at Oglethorpe County High School on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. Pass ran the ball into the end zone for a Patriots touchdown. (Photo/Sofia Yaker, The Oglethorpe Echo))

Family Ties: Pass Brothers excel together on the field

Zack Busbee
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
For Oglethorpe County football, the word Pass has an additional significance.  Nicah Pass, a junior defensive back and wide receiver, broke up a potential touchdown pass to help save the Patriots’ first win since the 2023-24 season.
Oglethorpe County High School football players O'Maury Huggs (3) and P.J. Canada (15) hug during a game against Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School at Tiger Stadium in Washington, Georgia, on Aug. 29, 2025. Oglethorpe County won the game with a score of 42-12. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)

Oglethorpe County High School football players O'Maury Huggs (3) and P.J. Canada (15) hug during a game against Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School at Tiger Stadium in Washington, Georgia, on Aug. 29, 2025. Oglethorpe County won the game with a score of 42-12. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)

Photo Gallery: Patriots secure second win

News Staff
Saturday, August 30, 2025
That’s two in a row for the Patriots. Caden Hartrum and Jackson Tatum each scored two touchdowns to lead OCHS to a 42-12 win over Washington-Wilkes on Friday night. Paris Crowder and O’Maury Huggs also scored.
The Oglethorpe Echo

The Oglethorpe Echo

Prep Roundup: Middle school results

News Staff
Friday, August 29, 2025
The Oglethorpe County Middle School football game at Banks County was rescheduled to Sept. 4 because of lightning. The OCMS volleyball A team lost in two sets to Haymon Morris on Aug. 20 and two of three sets to Russell on Aug. 25.
(Submitted Photo) Oglethorpe County’s John Adams finished with a time of 18:19 at a meet at Tallulah Falls on Aug. 20. He was the Patriots’ top finisher.

(Submitted Photo) Oglethorpe County’s John Adams finished with a time of 18:19 at a meet at Tallulah Falls on Aug. 20. He was the Patriots’ top finisher.

Prep Roundup: Adams finishes 12th in cross country meet

News Staff
Friday, August 29, 2025
John Adams was just five seconds from his PR from last year with a time of 18:19 to finish 12th at Tallulah Falls on Aug. 20. He led the Oglethorpe County boys cross country team to a 12th-place finish despite missing two of its top runners.
The Oglethorpe Echo

The Oglethorpe Echo

News Roundup: Dove season to start Sept. 6

News Staff
Friday, August 29, 2025
Dove season will start on Sept. 6. There are three dove windows this year: The first is Sept. 6 through Oct. 12, the second is Nov. 22-30 and the third is Dec. 19-Jan. 31. Statewide shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. The bag limit is 15 per day.
Oglethorpe County High School football players tear through a banner before a game against East Side High School on Satruday, Aug. 23, 2025. (Photo/Caroline Newbern)

Oglethorpe County High School football players tear through a banner before a game against East Side High School on Satruday, Aug. 23, 2025. (Photo/Caroline Newbern)

Patriots pull off big win

News Staff
Friday, August 29, 2025
 
Senior O'Maury Huggs plays in the Patriots’ 30-27 victory over East Hall last Saturday. He played both defensive end and running back in the game. (ANDY MATHIS/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Senior O'Maury Huggs plays in the Patriots’ 30-27 victory over East Hall last Saturday. He played both defensive end and running back in the game. (ANDY MATHIS/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Huggs is ‘glue guy’ for football, basketball teams

Andy Mathis
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
O’Maury Huggs has built his reputation on doing the hard things.  Whether it’s lowering his shoulder for extra yards on Friday nights or battling in the paint on the basketball court, the Oglethorpe County senior has carved out a role as a leader and anchor for two Patriot programs.
Reese Campbell, shown in a game last fall, had pitched every inning for Oglethorpe County this year until Tuesday. She’s been active in sports since she was 4 years old. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Reese Campbell, shown in a game last fall, had pitched every inning for Oglethorpe County this year until Tuesday. She’s been active in sports since she was 4 years old. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Father, daughter duo share special bond

Emma Greene
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Senior Reese Campbell is the star pitcher for the Oglethorpe County softball team. She isn’t the only Campbell on the field, though.  Her father, Mike Campbell, is an assistant coach for the team and head coach for the OCHS baseball team.

Patriots look to ‘band together’ this season

Emma Greene
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Despite a 37-6 loss to Social Circle in last week’s opener, Oglethorpe County football coach Michael Holland said he believes the Patriots have come a long way since last season. “Nobody likes losing a game, but they’re ready to work,” he said. “We’ll just keep chopping wood.