softball

Oglethorpe first baseman Lillie Anderson (16) catches the ball during a game against Prince Avenue Christian School at the Sheldon T. Shoff Sports Annex in Bogart, Georgia, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Prince Avenue won 11-3. (Photo/Katherine Davis)

Oglethorpe first baseman Lillie Anderson (16) catches the ball during a game against Prince Avenue Christian School at the Sheldon T. Shoff Sports Annex in Bogart, Georgia, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Prince Avenue won 11-3. (Photo/Katherine Davis)

Photo Gallery: OCHS softball

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Patriots played Prince Avenue Christian School at the Sheldon T. Shoff Sports Annex in Bogart, Georgia on Sept. 27. OCHS lost 11-3.  
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.
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Prep Roundup

News Staff
Friday, September 26, 2025
Volleyball runs win streak to 10 The Oglethorpe County volleyball team ran its winning streak to 10 matches in a row with a victory over Stephens County on Monday.
(ANDY MATHIS/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO) Oglethorpe County’s Emily Wisham warms up before a game against Clarke Central last Thursday. Wisham and fellow outfielder Zharia Burgess are two of OCHS’ “most energized players,” coach Brianna Dickens said.

(ANDY MATHIS/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO) Oglethorpe County’s Emily Wisham warms up before a game against Clarke Central last Thursday. Wisham and fellow outfielder Zharia Burgess are two of OCHS’ “most energized players,” coach Brianna Dickens said.

Wisham, Burgess fuel OCHS softball as outfield anchors

Andy Mathis
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Oglethorpe County juniors Emily Wisham and Zharia Burgess have grown into outfield fixtures, with their energy and leadership setting the tone for the Lady Patriots’ softball team.
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.
Reese Campbell, shown in a game last fall, had pitched every inning for Oglethorpe County this year until Tuesday. She’s been active in sports since she was 4 years old. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Reese Campbell, shown in a game last fall, had pitched every inning for Oglethorpe County this year until Tuesday. She’s been active in sports since she was 4 years old. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Father, daughter duo share special bond

Emma Greene
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Senior Reese Campbell is the star pitcher for the Oglethorpe County softball team. She isn’t the only Campbell on the field, though.  Her father, Mike Campbell, is an assistant coach for the team and head coach for the OCHS baseball team.
Reese Campbell struck out three and didn’t walk anyone in Oglethorpe County’s 6-3 victory over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday. She was coming off pitching a two-hitter in a win over Lincoln County on Aug. 6. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Reese Campbell struck out three and didn’t walk anyone in Oglethorpe County’s 6-3 victory over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday. She was coming off pitching a two-hitter in a win over Lincoln County on Aug. 6. (Photo/Ty Johnston)

Prep Roundup: Barner’s 2 hits, 2 RBIs spark win over Wilkes

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Carolyn Barner had two hits and two RBIs, and Khloe Eidson added two hits to lead the Oglethorpe County softball team to a 6-3 victory over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday in Lexington.  Reese Campbell was the winning pitcher with three strikeouts and no walks.  On Aug.
The Oglethorpe County softball team will once again rely on Reese Campbell to handle the bulk of the pitching duties this fall. Coach Brianna Dickens hopes other arms will emerge to help Campbell. (Submitted Photo)

The Oglethorpe County softball team will once again rely on Reese Campbell to handle the bulk of the pitching duties this fall. Coach Brianna Dickens hopes other arms will emerge to help Campbell. (Submitted Photo)

Softball core bolstered by youngsters

Emma Greene
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The OCHS softball team is adding six freshmen to the roster this season, to go with nine returning starters and four returners. Many of the players can play multiple positions, which adds to the team’s depth.
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.
Right fielder Delaney Weibe, who is 6, stands in the batter’s box last Thursday against the Franklin County Mighty Ducks. Her mom Angela Frazier said Weibe’s confidence has grown “a lot,” and she “seems to enjoy the game a lot more than she understands.” (Photo/Anna Izquierdo)

Right fielder Delaney Weibe, who is 6, stands in the batter’s box last Thursday against the Franklin County Mighty Ducks. Her mom Angela Frazier said Weibe’s confidence has grown “a lot,” and she “seems to enjoy the game a lot more than she understands.” (Photo/Anna Izquierdo)

8u rookie softball team focuses on fundamentals

Anna Izquierdo
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Courtney Kitchens has one goal in mind while coaching an Oglethorpe County 8u rookie softball team:  to teach the fundamentals of softball and prepare the team for the minor league games at the end of the season.  “We teach them proper fielding, batting, batting stance, throwing skills,” she said.