Oglethorpe County High School

Berry’s Jake Turner runs for part of his career-high 120 yards against Rhodes College on Oct. 4. He finished his second season with 237 yards rushing and one touchdown. (Submitted Photo)

Former OCHS star finds role at Berry

Andy Mathis

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Jake Turner understood early that college football would demand a reset. A productive running back at Oglethorpe County High School, Turner graduated after piling up 1,318 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior in 2023.

Patriots to honor Eberhardt with eighth annual classic

Andy Mathis

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The Oglethorpe County wrestling program will host a strong field in the eighth annual Doug Eberhardt Classic on Friday. The invitational is expected to draw programs from across Georgia and South Carolina, offering the Patriots a midseason test against varied classifications and styles.

Oglethorpe County High School boys basketball roster and remaining schedule

Trio of OCHS wrestlers shine at Buford invitational

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Paris Crowder, Keyvon Gresham and Tanner Mckie won their weight classes at the Aaron Kirkland Invitational at the Buford Arena last weekend. Crowder (144 pounds), Gresham (138) and Mckie (215) were three of only eight Oglethorpe County wrestlers who competed in the 21-team tournament.

Coach Josh Austin (back middle) and the OCHS girls wrestling team won the area dual title last year, a feat he hopes to build on this season. He has to be flexible with his roster since there are only 14 girls on the team. (Submitted Photo)

Girls wrestling looks to grow numbers, confidence

Andy Mathis

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

The Oglethorpe County girls wrestling program has entered this season with modest numbers, a young roster and a clear theme set by coach Josh Austin: growth. Austin, in his fourth year guiding the program, said the team’s progress last winter set the foundation for what he wants to build.

Pricila Salas-Lopez, a junior at OCHS, hands out bags of onions to families at the high school food pantry on Nov. 20. Salas-Lopez began volunteering for the pantry because she loves helping people. (Hannah Freeman/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Students help power high school food pantry

Hannah Freeman

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

For some local families, the monthly food pantry at Oglethorpe County High School means groceries for the next few weeks and momentary relief from tough budget decisions. This pantry is vital to the community, but it requires many helping hands.

The Oglethorpe County High School cheerleading team won the Cougar Den Game Day Competition at Newnan High on Saturday. (Submitted Photo)

Prep Roundup: Gabriel’s 18 points spark Patriots

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Carlie Gabriel scored 18 points to lead the Oglethorpe County girls basketball team to a 53-39 victory over Social Circle on Friday night. Gabriel added seven assists and five rebounds in the victory. Elin Turner had 16 points, five rebounds and four assists.

Paris Crowder lifting his opponent during a match (Staff file/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Despite youth, boys wrestling continues to set lofty goals

Zack Busbee

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

After a 21-6 record in his first season as the Oglethorpe County boys wrestling coach, Steve Mason must turn elsewhere for production. “We have approximately 30 young men, but a lot of new wrestlers, a lot of them that have actually never wrestled before,” he said.

(TY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO) Clint Graham breaks up a pass against Elbert County during the Class A Division I playoff game at the Granite Bowl on Friday. Graham led the Patriots with 16 tackles.

Season ends with playoff loss to Elbert County

Andy Mathis

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

A 24-7 loss to Elbert County in the first round of the Class A Division I playoffs Friday night ended the Patriots’ hopes of a postseason run. But for the nine seniors who endured the heartache of an 0-10 season in 2024, this year’s playoff appearance felt like retribution.

Landon Howard, owner and founder of Howard’s Detailing, has been detailing cars since early 2023. A junior at OCHS, Howard balances academics, club and leadership involvement, church involvement and running his business. (Submitted Photo)

Howard balances OCHS, car detailing business

Grace Burnett

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

When he’s not serving as an FFA officer, attending club meetings or maintaining his 4.0 GPA, Landon Howard can be found cleaning and detailing cars for Oglethorpe County residents and beyond.

Elin Turner drives around a Prince Avenue Christian defender during a previous season. She is one of five seniors who return for the OCHS girls basketball team this year. (Staff/File)

Seniors look to spark a girls basketball rebound

Zack Busbee

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Coming off their first losing season (6-18) since 2019-20, the Oglethorpe County girls basketball team is looking to bounce back, led by strong freshman and senior classes.