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Jordan Johnson sits on his dad, James Johnson's, shoulder after a little-leauge football game. (Submitted photo)

Jordan Johnson sits on his dad, James Johnson's, shoulder after a little-leauge football game. (Submitted photo)

‘Joe Been Working:’ Senior has left his mark on three OCHS sports

Avery Cameron
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Oglethorpe County High School senior Jordan Johnson isn’t just a standout athlete, he’s a tone-setter. Whether it’s on the football field, basketball court, or track, Johnson, who teammates call “Joe,” has built a name for himself as a competitor and someone younger athletes gravitate toward.
The Oglethorpe County High School varsity boys basketball team is 1-12 overall and 1-5 in their region. Head Coach Carlos Strong says this year is a "building year" as he is focusing on the culture of the team. The team is huddled after practice on Wednesday, Jan. 15 to debrief their practice. (Photo/ Avery Cameron)

The Oglethorpe County High School varsity boys basketball team is 1-12 overall and 1-5 in their region. Head Coach Carlos Strong says this year is a "building year" as he is focusing on the culture of the team. The team is huddled after practice on Wednesday, Jan. 15 to debrief their practice. (Photo/ Avery Cameron)

OCHS boys basketball focuses on culture

Avery Cameron
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
While the Oglethorpe County boys basketball team record isn’t what he hoped, sitting at 1-12 overall and 1-5 in Region 8-A Division I, coach Carlos Strong has faith in his team.  He said he believes they can finish well and build a new culture.

Prep Roundup: Lady Pats move to 18-2

News Staff
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Denim Goddard scored 19 points and had eight steals to lead the Oglethorpe County girls to a 60-43 victory at Social Circle on Tuesday.   Kenzie Henderson had 15 points and 15 rebounds for the Lady Patriots (18-2, 3-0 in Region 5-A Division I), who are fifth in the GHSA Class A Division I ranking.
Oglethorpe County High School girls basketball and softball coach Brianna Dickens has had a busy summer running youth camps for both sports.(SUBMITTED PHOTOS)

Oglethorpe County High School girls basketball and softball coach Brianna Dickens has had a busy summer running youth camps for both sports.(SUBMITTED PHOTOS)

No rest for Dickens with softball, basketball camps

Owen Warden
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Oglethorpe County High School volleyball and girls basketball coach Brianna Dickens has kept herself and her teams busy this offseason.
Ty Burgess (left) and Jordan Johnson wait during a break in the action to check into a summer league game. Johnson has displayed “defensive intensity and effort,” OCHS coach Larry Brown said. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Ty Burgess (left) and Jordan Johnson wait during a break in the action to check into a summer league game. Johnson has displayed “defensive intensity and effort,” OCHS coach Larry Brown said. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Pittard, Johnson continue impressive summer performances

Owen Warden
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Oglethorpe County’s boys basketball team’s eventful summer continued as the Patriots won the summer league tournament it hosted.   OCHS won the league with a 10-2 record after the title game planned for July 1 was canceled due to scheduling conflicts.
OCHS boys basketball coach Larry Brown leads a youth basketball camp last week at the school’s gym. (LANDEN TODD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

OCHS boys basketball coach Larry Brown leads a youth basketball camp last week at the school’s gym. (LANDEN TODD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Brown’s summer camp focuses on improvement

Owen Warden
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Campers weren’t the only ones who felt they improved at coach Larry Brown’s basketball camp last week at Oglethorpe County High School.   Isaac Johnson, a OCHS player and camp counselor, said benefitted from the extra time on the court.   “I got better myself, honestly,” he said.
Jayce Brown gains the upper hand on his opponent in the 157-pound weight class during the Oconee County Round Robin tournament on Nov. 19. (Donny Faust/For The Oglethorpe Echo)

Jayce Brown gains the upper hand on his opponent in the 157-pound weight class during the Oconee County Round Robin tournament on Nov. 19. (Donny Faust/For The Oglethorpe Echo)

Prep roundup: Wrestling team wins four at Franklin County duals

News Staff
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Oglethorpe County wrestling team went 4-1 in the Franklin County duals last Wednesday.    The Patriots defeated East Hall 72-10, Winder-Barrow 64-18, Franklin County 37-36 and Cherokee Bluff 56-21. West Oak, the defending South Carolina Class AAA state champion, defeated the Patriots 55-18.
Senior third baseman Nichole Hill was selected to the Region 5-A Division 1 softball first team, joining teammate Kendal Eidson. (Jack Casey/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Senior third baseman Nichole Hill was selected to the Region 5-A Division 1 softball first team, joining teammate Kendal Eidson. (Jack Casey/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Prep roundup: Pittard helps Pats open with victory

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Javaun Pittard scored 16 points and had 12 rebounds to lead the Oglethorpe County boys to a 65-62 season-opening victory over Upson-Lee in the Billy Wade Classic on Monday at Clarke Central.   Pittard also had seven steals, four assists and three blocks for the Patriots.
Campers line up to participate in drills at the Larry Brown Basketball Camp at the OCHS gym last week. The campers worked on their basketball skills from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Campers line up to participate in drills at the Larry Brown Basketball Camp at the OCHS gym last week. The campers worked on their basketball skills from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Photos: Larry Brown Basketball Camp

Jack Casey
Thursday, June 30, 2022