Oglethorpe County High School

2022 OCHS Football Schedule Breakdown

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Game 1 Aug. 19 East Jackson (8-AA) 2021 record: 3-7, 1-4 in 8-AAA What to know: The Eagles come to Patriot field in a non region matchup. All three of East Jackson’s wins came against teams with three or fewer wins. It was fifth in Region 8 and missed the playoffs.
Claire Gabriel continued her dominance on the mound by pitching Oglethorpe County to victories over Athens Christian and Putnam County on Saturday. She struck out 10 batters in nine innings as the Patriots defeated ACS 11-0 and Putnam County 11-2. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Claire Gabriel continued her dominance on the mound by pitching Oglethorpe County to victories over Athens Christian and Putnam County on Saturday. She struck out 10 batters in nine innings as the Patriots defeated ACS 11-0 and Putnam County 11-2. (Photo/Jack Casey)

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News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Quarterback Will Sampson and other starters are expected to play about three quarters in this week’s scrimmage at West Hall. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Quarterback Will Sampson and other starters are expected to play about three quarters in this week’s scrimmage at West Hall. (Photo/Jack Casey)

OCHS football team set for scrimmage

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Oglethorpe County football coach Mike Holland has one thing on his mind for Friday’s preseason scrimmage: improvement.   Holland and the Patriots will play at West Hall in Oakwood on Friday, just one week before their first regular-season game against East Jackson in Lexington.
Emilee Griffiths, a junior, practices as the OCHS volleyball team prepares for the season, which begins on Tuesday, Aug. 9. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Emilee Griffiths, a junior, practices as the OCHS volleyball team prepares for the season, which begins on Tuesday, Aug. 9. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Volleyball team ready to build on busy offseason

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Avery Kort has seen a “substantial amount” of growth in the Oglethorpe County volleyball team ahead of this season. She said she would like to grow as a presence in the middle of the court as the season progresses.
Tristan Anderson snags a pass during football practice this week as the Patriots prepare for their first game on Aug. 19. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Tristan Anderson snags a pass during football practice this week as the Patriots prepare for their first game on Aug. 19. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Patriots put on pads in preparation for season

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Monday marked the first day of preplanning for Oglethorpe County teachers. The football team’s preparation for the 2022 season had its own “first.”   Oglethorpe County’s football team put on pads for the first time this season at practice on Monday.
Pitcher Claire Gabriel is one of nine seniors who will be in their fourth year of playing for coach Brianna Dickens. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Pitcher Claire Gabriel is one of nine seniors who will be in their fourth year of playing for coach Brianna Dickens. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Senior-laden softball team ready for for new season, region

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Trophies are becoming the norm for Oglethorpe County softball and coach Brianna Dickens.   The two-time defending region champion OCHS softball team is looking for a third heading into the 2022 season. The Patriots open against Briarwood Academy on Friday, Aug. 5.
Tanner Nation, who is a senior at Oglethorpe County High School, has already won a race in this season’s open-wheel modified dirt track class. (Submitted Photo)

Tanner Nation, who is a senior at Oglethorpe County High School, has already won a race in this season’s open-wheel modified dirt track class. (Submitted Photo)

Nation impressive behind the wheel

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Tanner Nation is just 16, but you can’t tell by the way he drives.   Nation, who turns 17 in two weeks, has already won a race in his open-wheel modified dirt track class just four races into his 2022 schedule.
Oglethorpe County High School’s Keaton Gaines listens to an instructor during an archery class at the Natural Resources Conservation Workshop last month. (Submitted Photo)

Oglethorpe County High School’s Keaton Gaines listens to an instructor during an archery class at the Natural Resources Conservation Workshop last month. (Submitted Photo)

Students learn variety of skills at summer workshop

Sarah Evans
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Whether it was learning to catch a fish or to safely shoot a shotgun, Oglethorpe County High School students Jaden Elder and Keaton Gaines learned many new outdoor skills at the Natural Resources Conservation Workshop in Tifton, Georgia.
Kris Patel is coming off his first year as the AD at OCHS, where he also led the baseball team to the state playoffs. (File/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Kris Patel is coming off his first year as the AD at OCHS, where he also led the baseball team to the state playoffs. (File/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Patel gained experience, learned trust during first year as OCHS AD

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Kris Patel is a man of many hats.   Patel wrapped up his first year as athletic director of Oglethorpe County High School in May, also balancing five classes, being a head coach and sponsoring an OCHS club.   As athletic director, Patel's schedule is much longer than a typical school day.
Superintendent Beverley Levine (from left), Gamma Tau member Linda Banks, science instructional coach Jennifer Yauck, English-Language arts department head Elaine Kitchens and assistant superintendent Kanya Cornish celebrate the progress of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. (Submitted Photo)

Superintendent Beverley Levine (from left), Gamma Tau member Linda Banks, science instructional coach Jennifer Yauck, English-Language arts department head Elaine Kitchens and assistant superintendent Kanya Cornish celebrate the progress of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. (Submitted Photo)

Register with Imagination Library for free books

Sarah Evans
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Jennifer Yauck's lifelong connection to Oglethorpe County inspired her to help give local children a head start on education.   Yauck teaches science at Oglethorpe County High School, where she graduated in 1997.