Michael Holland

Former OCHS standout lineman KB Bonds signed with South Carolina State last week, transferring from Division II Shorter University, where he played three seasons. Bonds had 26 tackles for Shorter last fall. (Submitted Photo)

Former OCHS standout lineman KB Bonds signed with South Carolina State last week, transferring from Division II Shorter University, where he played three seasons. Bonds had 26 tackles for Shorter last fall. (Submitted Photo)

Bonds signs to play senior season at South Carolina State

Andy Mathis
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
KB Bonds’ journey from Oglethorpe County to playing Division I football came with detours, not shortcuts.
Berry’s Jake Turner runs for part of his career-high 120 yards against Rhodes College on Oct. 4. He finished his second season with 237 yards rushing and one touchdown. (Submitted Photo)

Berry’s Jake Turner runs for part of his career-high 120 yards against Rhodes College on Oct. 4. He finished his second season with 237 yards rushing and one touchdown. (Submitted Photo)

Former OCHS star finds role at Berry

Andy Mathis
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Jake Turner understood early that college football would demand a reset. A productive running back at Oglethorpe County High School, Turner graduated after piling up 1,318 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior in 2023.