OCHS volleyball

The Oglethorpe County volleyball team rushes the court after defeating Bremen to clinch the Class A state title on Oct. 29. It was the first volleyball state title in school history. (Photo/Drew Bearden)

OCHS gold: Players, coaches reflect on state titles

Grant Turnage and Nicholas Eriksen

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

CORRECTION: Information was incorrect about the status of Leanna Newton in OCHS volleyball game against Armuchee in the April 9, 2026 print edition of The Oglethorpe Echo. The correct information is in the story below. Recent success OCHS has won six state titles since 2019.

Members of the OCHS volleyball team include (from left): Ana Vu, Naomi McPeake, Alexis Fleming, Leanna Newton, Mirakle Merritt, Abby Gabriel, Nora Turner, Haley Matthews, Ansley Paul, Aryana Knight, Carlie Gabriel and Elizabeth Cook. (Sydney Shankman/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Championship Bling: OCHS volleyball team receives state rings

Sydney Shankman

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

(Andy Mathis/The Oglethorpe Echo)

OCHS volleyball wins state championship

Zack Busbee

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

CARTERSVILLE — The Class A state volleyball title belongs to Oglethorpe County. The Lady Patriots defeated Bremen 3-1 on Wednesday to capture their first volleyball state championship.