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

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.
The OCHS JV volleyball team won its area tournament on Saturday. Team members and coaches include (back, from left): Kiley Paul, Kaylee Wade, Caroline Caldwell, Mirakle Merritt, Abby Gabriel, Chyenne Maddox and Cailyn Torbit; (front, from left) coach Brianne Harrison, Ana Vu, Lannah Scarborough, Alyza Knight and coach Toni Walser-Childs. (Submitted Photo)

The OCHS JV volleyball team won its area tournament on Saturday. Team members and coaches include (back, from left): Kiley Paul, Kaylee Wade, Caroline Caldwell, Mirakle Merritt, Abby Gabriel, Chyenne Maddox and Cailyn Torbit; (front, from left) coach Brianne Harrison, Ana Vu, Lannah Scarborough, Alyza Knight and coach Toni Walser-Childs. (Submitted Photo)

Prep Roundup

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
OCHS softball nears playoffs The regular season is winding down for the Oglethorpe County softball team. The Patriots dropped a 13-3 decision to Elbert County on Tuesday to fall to 12-7 and 8-2 in Region 8-A Division I.
The Oglethorpe Echo

The Oglethorpe Echo

Prep Roundup

News Staff
Friday, September 26, 2025
Volleyball runs win streak to 10 The Oglethorpe County volleyball team ran its winning streak to 10 matches in a row with a victory over Stephens County on Monday.
ANDY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO Cory Tillman, who runs for the Oglethorpe County cross country team, was the top finisher in the Restoration Run 5K on Monday. His teammates also ran in the 21st annual race.

ANDY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO Cory Tillman, who runs for the Oglethorpe County cross country team, was the top finisher in the Restoration Run 5K on Monday. His teammates also ran in the 21st annual race.

Crawford’s Restoration Run continues to grow

Cooper Huau
Thursday, September 11, 2025
CORRECTION: Information about the repayment status of the Crawford Historic Depot was incorrect in the Sept. 4, 2025 edition of The Oglethorpe Echo. The correct information is in the story below. The Restoration Run 5K, in its 21st year, had a record-breaking 140 registered for its Labor Day event.
Leanna Newton (Submitted Photo/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Leanna Newton (Submitted Photo/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Prep Roundup: Newton, Cook spark volleyball team to wins

Echo Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Led by the play of Leanna Newton and Elizabeth Cook, the Oglethorpe County volleyball team defeated Lake Oconee Academy, Greene County and Madison County in the past week.The Patriots improved to 16-8.
(ANDY MATHIS/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO) Oglethorpe County’s Emily Wisham warms up before a game against Clarke Central last Thursday. Wisham and fellow outfielder Zharia Burgess are two of OCHS’ “most energized players,” coach Brianna Dickens said.

(ANDY MATHIS/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO) Oglethorpe County’s Emily Wisham warms up before a game against Clarke Central last Thursday. Wisham and fellow outfielder Zharia Burgess are two of OCHS’ “most energized players,” coach Brianna Dickens said.

Wisham, Burgess fuel OCHS softball as outfield anchors

Andy Mathis
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Oglethorpe County juniors Emily Wisham and Zharia Burgess have grown into outfield fixtures, with their energy and leadership setting the tone for the Lady Patriots’ softball team.

Prep Roundup: Turner sparks girls track to victory

News Staff
Friday, March 28, 2025
Elin Turner won the 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles and the triple jump to lead the Oglethorpe County girls track team to victory over Madison County and Elbert County, and Athens Christian School on March 20. Turner finished with 18 points.
Su Moo, a senior goalkeeper, works through a drill during Oglethorpe County soccer practice. The Patriots will look to replace Anna Adams, last year’s starter at keeper, who graduated. (Photo/ Avery Cameron)

Su Moo, a senior goalkeeper, works through a drill during Oglethorpe County soccer practice. The Patriots will look to replace Anna Adams, last year’s starter at keeper, who graduated. (Photo/ Avery Cameron)

Forschler focuses solely on girls team this spring

Avery Cameron
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Coaching both varsity soccer teams at Oglethorpe County was unstainable for Erich Forschler, so he decided to focus solely on the girls this season. “I had to pick one,” said Forschler, who coached both the girls and boys teams in 2024. “Last year, both teams got half of me. And no team got my best.
Bryan Park's new two-sided batting cage features new netting, turf floors and LED lights. The cage is 1,800 square feet and cost $20,000. (Mitchell Stone/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Bryan Park's new two-sided batting cage features new netting, turf floors and LED lights. The cage is 1,800 square feet and cost $20,000. (Mitchell Stone/The Oglethorpe Echo)

New batting cage adds space

Mitchell Stone
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Little League baseball coach Daniel Anderson has found it difficult to find practice space at Bryan Park during inclement weather. With only one 10-year-old batting cage available, league officials knew it was time to expand, especially as Little League participation remains strong.
Oglethorpe County baseball players warm up during a recent practice. The Patriots will look to their pitching to lead them through Region 8-A Division I play this season. (AVERY CAMERON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Oglethorpe County baseball players warm up during a recent practice. The Patriots will look to their pitching to lead them through Region 8-A Division I play this season. (AVERY CAMERON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

OCHS baseball looks to improve in Campbell’s second season

Avery Cameron
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Oglethorpe County’s Mike Campbell said his team is focused heading into his second season as coach. This year’s team has a mix of experienced leaders and rising talent to try to improve upon last year’s 12-17 record and third-place finish in Region 5-A Division I.