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Elin Turner drives around an Athens Academy player in the Spartans’ 81-60 victory over the Patriots on Tuesday. The OCHS basketball teams don’t play again until Dec. 19, when they’re at Banks County. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Elin Turner drives around an Athens Academy player in the Spartans’ 81-60 victory over the Patriots on Tuesday. The OCHS basketball teams don’t play again until Dec. 19, when they’re at Banks County. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Goller, Crowder, Mckie spark OCHS wrestling

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Andrew Goller, Paris Crowder and Tanner Mckie each went 8-1 in their matches to lead the Oglethorpe County boys wrestling team to a sixth-place finish at the Jeff Davis Yellow Jacket Duals in Hazlehurst last weekend.

Prep roundup: Adams, Tillman lead cross country team to state meet

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Oglethorpe County cross country team advanced to the Class A Division I state meet after finishing sixth out of 21 teams at the Class A sectionals at Jeff Davis High School on Saturday.  John Adams was sixth in 17:23.30, followed by Cory Tillman in 19th at 19:09.80. Josiah Young was 46th (19:26.
The OCHS JV volleyball team won its area tournament on Saturday. Team members and coaches include (back, from left): Kiley Paul, Kaylee Wade, Caroline Caldwell, Mirakle Merritt, Abby Gabriel, Chyenne Maddox and Cailyn Torbit; (front, from left) coach Brianne Harrison, Ana Vu, Lannah Scarborough, Alyza Knight and coach Toni Walser-Childs. (Submitted Photo)

The OCHS JV volleyball team won its area tournament on Saturday. Team members and coaches include (back, from left): Kiley Paul, Kaylee Wade, Caroline Caldwell, Mirakle Merritt, Abby Gabriel, Chyenne Maddox and Cailyn Torbit; (front, from left) coach Brianne Harrison, Ana Vu, Lannah Scarborough, Alyza Knight and coach Toni Walser-Childs. (Submitted Photo)

Prep Roundup

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
OCHS softball nears playoffs The regular season is winding down for the Oglethorpe County softball team. The Patriots dropped a 13-3 decision to Elbert County on Tuesday to fall to 12-7 and 8-2 in Region 8-A Division I.
Oglethorpe County’s Nora Turner hits the ball over the net during one of two matches on Aug. 28 at Athens Academy. The Patriots defeated Eastside and lost to Athens Academy in those matches. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Oglethorpe County’s Nora Turner hits the ball over the net during one of two matches on Aug. 28 at Athens Academy. The Patriots defeated Eastside and lost to Athens Academy in those matches. (Ty Johnston/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Prep Roundup: Softball team remains undefeated in region

News Staff
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Emily Wisham, Reese Campbell and Riley Jones had two hits each to lead the Oglethorpe County softball team to a 6-4 come-from-behind victory over Providence Christian on Aug. 28.
The OCHS cross country team, Nathen Reesman, Cory Tillman, Rex Allen, Tristan Ruzowicz, Davis Blalock, Nolan Green (back row, left to right), John Adams, Lincoln Paradise, Julian George and Josiah Young (front row, left to right), pose for media day photos Wednesday, July 23 at OCHS. The boys team placed 11th out of 24 teams at state last season. (Photo/Emma Greene)

The OCHS cross country team, Nathen Reesman, Cory Tillman, Rex Allen, Tristan Ruzowicz, Davis Blalock, Nolan Green (back row, left to right), John Adams, Lincoln Paradise, Julian George and Josiah Young (front row, left to right), pose for media day photos Wednesday, July 23 at OCHS. The boys team placed 11th out of 24 teams at state last season. (Photo/Emma Greene)

Adams takes over as coach of OCHS cross country teams

Emma Greene
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Oglethorpe County cross country teams are heading into the season with new head coach Brandon Adams.  Adams, a sixth grade social studies teacher at Oglethorpe County Middle School, has coached soccer but never cross country.
Erich Forschler has decided to step down as the OCHS girls soccer coach since his twin daughters Emily and Madeleine graduated this month. OCHS is in the process of replacing him. (Photo/Owen Warden)

Erich Forschler has decided to step down as the OCHS girls soccer coach since his twin daughters Emily and Madeleine graduated this month. OCHS is in the process of replacing him. (Photo/Owen Warden)

Forschler’s departure one of many for coaching staff

Emma Greene
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Oglethorpe County High School’s athletic staff will experience changes next year, including a new girls soccer coach.Erich Forschler is stepping away from his position following the graduation of twins Emily and Madeleine Forschler, who have signed to play at South Georgia State in Douglas.
Oglethorpe County’s Justin Jackson (5) tries to stop East Hall quarterback Jamarcus Harrison (1) in the Vikings’ 40-7 win over the Patriots last Friday in Gainesville. Harrison threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns. (AMANDA LOGGINS/THE GAINESVILLE TIMES)

Oglethorpe County’s Justin Jackson (5) tries to stop East Hall quarterback Jamarcus Harrison (1) in the Vikings’ 40-7 win over the Patriots last Friday in Gainesville. Harrison threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns. (AMANDA LOGGINS/THE GAINESVILLE TIMES)

Prep Roundup: OCHS hosts Wilkes in search of first win

News Staff
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Staff ReportThe Oglethorpe County football team looks for its first victory of the season when it hosts Washington-Wilkes at 7:30 p.m. Friday.The Patriots are 0-2 after a 40-7 loss at East Hall on Aug. 23. Washington-Wilkes is also 0-2, with losses to Harlem and Hephzibah.
Members of the cross country teams sit for an impromptu team photo in front of the courthouse. (Submitted Photo)

Members of the cross country teams sit for an impromptu team photo in front of the courthouse. (Submitted Photo)

Cross country teams seek more success

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Oglethorpe County cross country teams have their sights set on repeats and beyond.    The boys team, which has won back-to-back region titles, and the three-time defending region champion girls team open their seasons at the North Georgia Championships in Jefferson on Aug. 27.
The OCHS girls cross country award winners include: Lizzie Wadsworth (most valuable runner), Abby Cabaniss (Coach’s Award), Harper Palmer (Patriot Award) and Sydnie Henderson (Horizon Award). The OCHS boys cross country award winners include:Luke McGarity (most valuable runner), Kirkland Ross (Coach’s Award), Austin Kort (Patriot Award) and Landon Mallonee (Horizon Award). (Submitted Photo/Ralph Maxwell)

The OCHS girls cross country award winners include: Lizzie Wadsworth (most valuable runner), Abby Cabaniss (Coach’s Award), Harper Palmer (Patriot Award) and Sydnie Henderson (Horizon Award). The OCHS boys cross country award winners include:Luke McGarity (most valuable runner), Kirkland Ross (Coach’s Award), Austin Kort (Patriot Award) and Landon Mallonee (Horizon Award). (Submitted Photo/Ralph Maxwell)

Fall athletes honored with year-end awards

News Staff
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Oglethorpe County High School recently honored its fall athletes at an awards presentation at the school.