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Opinion Column: 'A well-timed loss can be a big motivator'

Dink NeSmith

Thursday, December 9, 2021

With brown stains in the corners of Clint Madray’s mouth, he growled over his tobacco chaw. His old Bulldog coach, Wally Butts, would have loved listening to his disciple’s locker-room rants. I never saw our coach spit or swallow.

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

De Turner

Thursday, December 9, 2021

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.

Larry Brown, who played both football and basketball at the University of Georgia and played a year in the NFL, is in his first season as the coach of the Oglethorpe County boys team. "As for basketball, I just want to build a first-class program," Brown said. (Photo/Sarah White)

Finding 'a way to piece it together'

De Turner

Thursday, November 25, 2021

When Oglethorpe County began the search for a new head boys basketball coach, they looked for someone who could bring change to the unsuccessful program. They needed someone with knowledge and patience to work with a young team and turn their potential into prosperity. They found Larry Brown.

Holland looks to build on his first football season

News Staff

Thursday, November 11, 2021

The Oglethorpe County football team, under first-year head coach Mike Holland, concluded its season with a 24-7 loss against Westside-Augusta on Friday to finish 3-7 and 3-4 in Region 4-AA. They finished fifth in the final 4-AA standings, falling just short of the playoffs.

Nate Brown rushed for 105 years on Friday and has 1,005 yards rushing heading into the Patriots' final regular-season game. (Photo/Sarah White)

Move to running back pays off in 1,000-yard season for Brown

De Turner

Thursday, November 4, 2021

Senior running back Nate Brown surpassed 1,000 rushing yards during Oglethorpe County’s game on Friday against Laney. Despite the Patriots’ 30-14 loss, Brown rushed for 105 yards to bring his season total to 1,005.