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Reese Campbell struck out three and didn’t walk anyone in Oglethorpe County’s 6-3 victory over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday. She was coming off pitching a two-hitter in a win over Lincoln County on Aug. 6. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Reese Campbell struck out three and didn’t walk anyone in Oglethorpe County’s 6-3 victory over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday. She was coming off pitching a two-hitter in a win over Lincoln County on Aug. 6. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Prep Roundup: Barner’s 2 hits, 2 RBIs spark win over Wilkes

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Carolyn Barner had two hits and two RBIs, and Khloe Eidson added two hits to lead the Oglethorpe County softball team to a 6-3 victory over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday in Lexington.  Reese Campbell was the winning pitcher with three strikeouts and no walks.  On Aug.
Oglethorpe County libero Aryana Knight (right), who is 4-foot-9, shows her height difference with teammate Elizabeth Cook, who is listed at 6 feet, during a match last fall. Knight is one of the Patriots’ top defenders. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Oglethorpe County libero Aryana Knight (right), who is 4-foot-9, shows her height difference with teammate Elizabeth Cook, who is listed at 6 feet, during a match last fall. Knight is one of the Patriots’ top defenders. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Small, but mighty

Emma Greene
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Aryana Knight is the shortest player on the Oglethorpe County volleyball team, but in a sport where height is significant, she’s learned to use her size to her advantage. Knight, at 4-foot-9, is the starting libero for the Patriots after Samantha Amos graduated last year.

OCHS volleyball team gets ready for season

Emma Greene
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Oglethorpe County volleyball team is starting what it hopes will become a new tradition this year. The Red vs. White Scrimmage will feature varsity and junior varsity players mixing up to play against each other on Aug. 1.  The first official practice will be Monday, Aug.
Elizabeth Cook holds a trophy for being named All-American after leading the Walton Elite Volleyball Club to a third-place finish at the AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships last month. Cook will be a senior at OCHS this fall. (Submitted Photo)

Elizabeth Cook holds a trophy for being named All-American after leading the Walton Elite Volleyball Club to a third-place finish at the AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships last month. Cook will be a senior at OCHS this fall. (Submitted Photo)

Cook earns All-American status with volleyball team

Emma Greene
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Elizabeth Cook had an impressive season with the Walton Elite Volleyball Club.
Oglethorpe County’s Justin Jackson (5) tries to stop East Hall quarterback Jamarcus Harrison (1) in the Vikings’ 40-7 win over the Patriots last Friday in Gainesville. Harrison threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns. (AMANDA LOGGINS/THE GAINESVILLE TIMES)

Oglethorpe County’s Justin Jackson (5) tries to stop East Hall quarterback Jamarcus Harrison (1) in the Vikings’ 40-7 win over the Patriots last Friday in Gainesville. Harrison threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns. (AMANDA LOGGINS/THE GAINESVILLE TIMES)

Prep Roundup: OCHS hosts Wilkes in search of first win

News Staff
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Staff ReportThe Oglethorpe County football team looks for its first victory of the season when it hosts Washington-Wilkes at 7:30 p.m. Friday.The Patriots are 0-2 after a 40-7 loss at East Hall on Aug. 23. Washington-Wilkes is also 0-2, with losses to Harlem and Hephzibah.

Editorial Opinion: Thumbs up and down

News Staff
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Seems like we were saying “Hello, October” yesterday and now, we are saying “Here comes November.” Maybe it’s the crisp mornings that are rushing us through fall.
OCHS sophomore Elizabeth Cook serves during practice earlier this season. Cook had five kills in victories over Prince Avenue Christian School and George Walton on Tuesday. (LANDEN TODD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

OCHS sophomore Elizabeth Cook serves during practice earlier this season. Cook had five kills in victories over Prince Avenue Christian School and George Walton on Tuesday. (LANDEN TODD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Volleyball team off to 9-2 start

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Staff Report Kenzie Henderson had nine kills and Sofia Horsley had nine aces to lead the Oglethorpe County volleyball team to a three-set victory over Prince Avenue Christian School and a two-set win over George Walton on Tuesday.
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Harrison pleased with early success

Owen Warden
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Oglethorpe County volleyball team has started strong.   The Patriots are 6-2 through three tournaments, including winning both matches at their first home meet.
Brianne Harrison leads practice earlier this week in her first season as Oglethorpe County’s volleyball coach. She previously coached at the middle school. (LANDEN TODD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Brianne Harrison leads practice earlier this week in her first season as Oglethorpe County’s volleyball coach. She previously coached at the middle school. (LANDEN TODD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Harrison eager to start first season as volleyball coach

Owen Warden
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Oglethorpe County volleyball has entered a new era.   And new coach Brianne Harrison has already found her starting six: Seniors Madi Kelley and Avery Kort, juniors Sofia Horsley and Kenzie Henderson, and sophomores Elizabeth Cook and Aryana Knight.
The Oglethorpe County Junior League All-Stars lost in the district championship game on Monday night. Toccoa defeated them 13-2. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

The Oglethorpe County Junior League All-Stars lost in the district championship game on Monday night. Toccoa defeated them 13-2. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Junior All-Stars are second in tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Toccoa defeated the Oglethorpe County Junior League All-Stars 13-2 in the district championship game on Monday night.