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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)

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.
Oglethorpe County senior Ansley Paul stands outside the Turner Soccer Complex, where she shadows soccer associate athletic trainer Kelly Cich. Paul is the first student from Oglethorpe County to be selected for UGA’s Young Dawgs program (Drew Bearden/Oglethorpe Echo)

Oglethorpe County senior Ansley Paul stands outside the Turner Soccer Complex, where she shadows soccer associate athletic trainer Kelly Cich. Paul is the first student from Oglethorpe County to be selected for UGA’s Young Dawgs program (Drew Bearden/Oglethorpe Echo)

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Young Dawgs opens doors for students

Drew Bearden
Thursday, October 23, 2025
When she first heard about the University of Georgia’s Young Dawgs program, Oglethorpe County High School senior Ansley Paul wasn't sure what profession to shadow.
The Southern Poverty Law Center and Georgia Association of Educators have filed a lawsuit on behalf of Michelle Mickens (left) against the Oglethorpe County School System and Superintendent Beverley Levine (right)..

The Southern Poverty Law Center and Georgia Association of Educators have filed a lawsuit on behalf of Michelle Mickens (left) against the Oglethorpe County School System and Superintendent Beverley Levine (right)..

Teacher files lawsuit against Oglethorpe County School System

Mia Fishman
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Southern Poverty Law Center and Georgia Association of Educators have filed a lawsuit on behalf of Michelle Mickens against the Oglethorpe County School System and Superintendent Beverley Levine.
Oglethorpe first baseman Lillie Anderson (16) catches the ball during a game against Prince Avenue Christian School at the Sheldon T. Shoff Sports Annex in Bogart, Georgia, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Prince Avenue won 11-3. (Photo/Katherine Davis)

Oglethorpe first baseman Lillie Anderson (16) catches the ball during a game against Prince Avenue Christian School at the Sheldon T. Shoff Sports Annex in Bogart, Georgia, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Prince Avenue won 11-3. (Photo/Katherine Davis)

Photo Gallery: OCHS softball

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Patriots played Prince Avenue Christian School at the Sheldon T. Shoff Sports Annex in Bogart, Georgia on Sept. 27. OCHS lost 11-3.  
Oglethorpe County’s Nora Turner hits the ball over the net during one of two matches on Aug. 28 at Athens Academy. The Patriots defeated Eastside and lost to Athens Academy in those matches. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Oglethorpe County’s Nora Turner hits the ball over the net during one of two matches on Aug. 28 at Athens Academy. The Patriots defeated Eastside and lost to Athens Academy in those matches. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Prep Roundup: Softball team remains undefeated in region

News Staff
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Emily Wisham, Reese Campbell and Riley Jones had two hits each to lead the Oglethorpe County softball team to a 6-4 come-from-behind victory over Providence Christian on Aug. 28.
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.”
The Oglethorpe County High School marching band practices in early August, heading into the football season. The band will perform a space-themed show called “One Small Step” this year. (Photo/Jennifer Xia)

The Oglethorpe County High School marching band practices in early August, heading into the football season. The band will perform a space-themed show called “One Small Step” this year. (Photo/Jennifer Xia)

Marching band ready to launch new show

Jennifer Xia
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Kassie Mathews is the Oglethorpe County marching band’s newest and youngest head drum major in 11 years.  The sophomore and former assistant drum major was also one of the first three eighth-graders to march when the program opened back up to middle schoolers three years ago.
The OCHS cheerleaders work on their skills during practice last week. Coach Morgan Williams said 12 girls returned to the team, a majority of them juniors and seniors. (Photo/Anna Izquierdo)

The OCHS cheerleaders work on their skills during practice last week. Coach Morgan Williams said 12 girls returned to the team, a majority of them juniors and seniors. (Photo/Anna Izquierdo)

Williams continues growth of cheerleading program

Anna Izquierdo
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
With a new competition routine and daily practices underway, the Oglethorpe County cheerleading team is ready for Friday night lights.  Coach Morgan Williams has seen the team grow from doing basic cheers on the sidelines to completing stunts, tumbling and choreography camps in the past four years.