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Oglethorpe County’s Caden Hartrum runs for a touchdown in a game against Elbert County last fall. Hartrum will start at quarterback for the Patriots this season. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)

Oglethorpe County’s Caden Hartrum runs for a touchdown in a game against Elbert County last fall. Hartrum will start at quarterback for the Patriots this season. (Photo/Avni Trivedi)

Summer workouts prepare Patriots for first practice

Emma Greene
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Oglethorpe County football team will hit the field on Monday for its first official practice, but the Patriots have been working all summer. The Patriots have been “strongly encouraged” to attend optional practices since the beginning of June, coach Michael Holland said.
Oglethorpe County football coach Mike Holland instructs campers during offensive line drills on a blocking sled at a practice field near Patriot Stadium at the Oglethorpe County Rec Department’s youth football camp on June 19. (Photo/Elizabeth Kim)

Oglethorpe County football coach Mike Holland instructs campers during offensive line drills on a blocking sled at a practice field near Patriot Stadium at the Oglethorpe County Rec Department’s youth football camp on June 19. (Photo/Elizabeth Kim)

Photos: Football camp fun

Elizabeth Kim
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Oglethorpe girls finish ninth at state track

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The Oglethorpe County girls finished tied for ninth at the Class A Division I state track and field meet in Rome last weekend. The Patriots, the defending state champions, tied with Social Circle with 30 points. Vidalia won with 70 points.
OCHS football players go through spring drills at Patriot Stadium on Tuesday. Head coach Mike Holland expects to see improvement from several returning players this year. (Photo/Emma Greene)

OCHS football players go through spring drills at Patriot Stadium on Tuesday. Head coach Mike Holland expects to see improvement from several returning players this year. (Photo/Emma Greene)

Key players back as football team starts spring practices

Emma Greene
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Oglethorpe County football team has started spring practice, which consists of 10 practices in roughly two weeks.
Oglethorpe County senior Kenzie Henderson is shooting for her fourth state high jump title to cap her high school athletic career. She’s also excelled in volleyball and basketball at OCHS. (Submitted Photo)

Oglethorpe County senior Kenzie Henderson is shooting for her fourth state high jump title to cap her high school athletic career. She’s also excelled in volleyball and basketball at OCHS. (Submitted Photo)

Henderson’s legacy as a quiet leader, gifted athlete

Kayda Hammock
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Whether sprinting down the track, digging a volleyball or dropping double-doubles on the basketball court, senior Kenzie Henderson is a multi-sport athlete who has done it all.  Even more important, she said being an athlete in Oglethorpe County has impacted her for the better.
Eighth-grader Cole Cutsail waits on a pitch during the Oglethorpe County Middle School baseball team’s game at Bethlehem Christian Academy on March 18. Cutsail is one of five eighth-graders on the team. (Photo/ Kayda Hammock)

Eighth-grader Cole Cutsail waits on a pitch during the Oglethorpe County Middle School baseball team’s game at Bethlehem Christian Academy on March 18. Cutsail is one of five eighth-graders on the team. (Photo/ Kayda Hammock)

Building tomorrow's stars, growth remains Irwin’s focus at OCMS

Kayda Hammock
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Coach Steve Irwin teaches middle school connections in addition to being the head baseball and football coach at Oglethorpe County Middle School.  Coaching middle school students brings its own set of challenges, especially with athletes at different stages of physical and athletic development.
Oglethorpe County’s Miguel Rios looks to pass in a game against Valdosta last year. He’s scored 10 goals this season, second on the team to Clint Graham’s 12 goals. (OWEN WARDEN/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Oglethorpe County’s Miguel Rios looks to pass in a game against Valdosta last year. He’s scored 10 goals this season, second on the team to Clint Graham’s 12 goals. (OWEN WARDEN/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Graham, Rios power offense for boys soccer

Avery Cameron
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Clint Graham leads OCHS boys soccer with 12 goals this season. Miguel Rios is not far behind with 10.  And they are both hungry to score more. Rios, a senior captain, dominates the field as a forward and a striker.
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.
The Oglethorpe County girls wrestling team finished sixth at the Division 2 state duals in its first year as a team. Josh Austin expects the momentum gained from this season will continue to next year. (Submitted Photo)

The Oglethorpe County girls wrestling team finished sixth at the Division 2 state duals in its first year as a team. Josh Austin expects the momentum gained from this season will continue to next year. (Submitted Photo)

OCHS girls wrestling finishes sixth at Division 2 state duals

Kayda Hammock
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Coach Josh Austin had high praise for the Oglethorpe County girls wrestling team, which finished sixth in the Division 2 state duals in its first season as a program.