Oglethorpe County High School

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)

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)

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.

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.

The OCHS girls cross country award winners include: Lizzie Wadsworth (most valuable runner), Abby Cabaniss (Coach’s Award), Harper Palmer (Patriot Award) and Sydnie Henderson (Horizon Award). The OCHS boys cross country award winners include:Luke McGarity (most valuable runner), Kirkland Ross (Coach’s Award), Austin Kort (Patriot Award) and Landon Mallonee (Horizon Award). (Submitted Photo/Ralph Maxwell)

Fall athletes honored with year-end awards

News Staff

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Oglethorpe County High School recently honored its fall athletes at an awards presentation at the school.

Oglethorpe County's Alex Faust battles two Thomson players for the ball in the 87-56 home loss to the Bulldogs on Nov. 23. (Photo/Donny Faust))

Prep Roundup: McGarity leads boys basketball to victory

News Staff

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Luke McGarity scored 19 points and Nick Huff added 15 points to lead the Oglethorpe County boys basketball to a 57-47 victory over Athens Christian School on Tuesday night. Both teams are coached by former UGA basketball players.

Barbara and Bill Cabaniss' home is one of five that will be featured in the inaugural Maxeys Tour of Homes on Saturday. (Submitted Photo)

Inaugural tour to benefit OCHS girls track team

Mackenzie Tanner

Thursday, December 9, 2021

It didn’t take long for Penni Stoudenmire to recognize the need for new uniforms after the Oglethorpe County girls track team reached the state championship meet last spring.

Abby Jones goes up for a shot in the Oglethorpe County High School girls varsity basketball game on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Oglethorpe defeated Monticello 63-14. (Photo/Sarah White)

Seasons of change: Three-sport athletes help fuel OCHS athletics

De Turner

Thursday, December 9, 2021

With Oglethorpe County offering athletic opportunities at the recreational, middle and high school levels, the abundance of student-athletes is not surprising. The support and excitement from the community only adds to the appeal of playing.

Elin Turner, who is in the eighth grade, keeps the ball away from an Athens Christian School defender in a game on Dec. 2. (Photo/Ralph Maxwell)

Henderson double-double sparks Lady Pats' victory

News Staff

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Kenzie Henderson scored 18 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the Oglethorpe County girls team to a 61-9 victory over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday night. Denim Goddard added 12 points, McKenzie Freeman had 10 points and Sofia Horsley scored nine as the Lady Patriots improved to 4-1.

Kayleigh Hilley, who finished second in the state last year, wins a match against Putnam County's Breyesia Farley during Oglethorpe County's 72-18 win on Nov. 18. (Photo/Sarah White)

Trailblazer Hilley determined to win state title

De Turner

Thursday, December 2, 2021

When sophomore Kayleigh Hilley first asked her parents if she could start wrestling in the seventh grade, they didn’t exactly jump on board. After being encouraged to join by other female wrestlers on the team, she begged her parents for weeks before they let her try it out.