Shyanne Spade

Members of the OCHS basketball cheer squad, including (from left) Shyanne Spade, Za’Nijha Carter, Zariah Johnson (partially hidden back row), Ambreia Kelley, Tori Clark, Kyra Edwards (partially hidden back row), Shayla Richardson and Krysten Jones encourage the Patriots during a game last week. Clark comes up with the cheers and helps teach the routines. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Members of the OCHS basketball cheer squad, including (from left) Shyanne Spade, Za’Nijha Carter, Zariah Johnson (partially hidden back row), Ambreia Kelley, Tori Clark, Kyra Edwards (partially hidden back row), Shayla Richardson and Krysten Jones encourage the Patriots during a game last week. Clark comes up with the cheers and helps teach the routines. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Clark shows leadership as coach on the court

Ansley Gavlak
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
While coaches typically take charge of their teams, the Oglethorpe County basketball cheerleading squad operates differently, with leadership coming from the athletes themselves.  “I'm really more of an administrator,” coach Ruth Wilson said.