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Abby Jones goes up for a shot in the Oglethorpe County High School girls varsity basketball game on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Oglethorpe defeated Monticello 63-14. (Photo/Sarah White)

Abby Jones goes up for a shot in the Oglethorpe County High School girls varsity basketball game on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Oglethorpe defeated Monticello 63-14. (Photo/Sarah White)

Seasons of change: Three-sport athletes help fuel OCHS athletics

With Oglethorpe County offering athletic opportunities at the recreational, middle and high school levels, the abundance of student-athletes is not surprising. The support and excitement from the community only adds to the appeal of playing.
Kate Shealy poses for a portrait in the Oglethorpe County High School gymnasium on Nov. 1, 2021. Shealy coaches the women's volleyball team at Oglethorpe High School. (Photo/Sarah White)

Kate Shealy poses for a portrait in the Oglethorpe County High School gymnasium on Nov. 1, 2021. Shealy coaches the women's volleyball team at Oglethorpe High School. (Photo/Sarah White)

Q&A: Shealy leads OCHS volleyball team to best season in years

The Oglethorpe County High School volleyball team concluded its season last week in the first round of the state playoffs. First-year head coach Kate Shealy led the team to a record of 12-17, 6-5 in the region, its best conference record in the past five seasons.