athletics

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.
Photos of the members of the OCHS Sports Hall of Fame adorn the wall outside the main office at the school. The hall isn’t accepting applications this year after inducting eight people in 2024. (Photo/Torin Smith)

Photos of the members of the OCHS Sports Hall of Fame adorn the wall outside the main office at the school. The hall isn’t accepting applications this year after inducting eight people in 2024. (Photo/Torin Smith)

No inductions this summer, but OCHS sports hall is key

Emma Greene
Thursday, July 3, 2025
The Oglethorpe County High School Sports Hall of Fame was created in 2019 to show students that OCHS has a long history of stars and encourage athletes to achieve their dreams. “We have winners in our legacy,” former OCHS principal Susie Johnson said.
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 soccer players Emily and Madeleine Forschler signed with South Georgia State earlier this year. Erich (left) and Melissa Forschler, their parents, attended the signing. Erich Forschler is also the girls soccer coach at OCHS. (Submitted photo)

Oglethorpe County soccer players Emily and Madeleine Forschler signed with South Georgia State earlier this year. Erich (left) and Melissa Forschler, their parents, attended the signing. Erich Forschler is also the girls soccer coach at OCHS. (Submitted photo)

OCHS athletes ready to compete at the next level

Avery Cameron
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Several Oglethorpe County High School seniors are preparing to take their athletic careers to the next level.  Emily and Madeleine Forschler will continue playing soccer together at South Georgia State College, while Miles Mason is set to wrestle at Truett McConnell University.
OCHS principal Susie Johnson said the school’s hall of fame shows students “the winning history of Oglethorpe County athletics.” (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

OCHS principal Susie Johnson said the school’s hall of fame shows students “the winning history of Oglethorpe County athletics.” (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

OCHS sports hall selects seven for 2022 class

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Seven former Oglethorpe County High School athletes will soon join the ranks of other Patriot legends.
Kris Patel is coming off his first year as the AD at OCHS, where he also led the baseball team to the state playoffs. (File/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Kris Patel is coming off his first year as the AD at OCHS, where he also led the baseball team to the state playoffs. (File/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Patel gained experience, learned trust during first year as OCHS AD

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Kris Patel is a man of many hats.   Patel wrapped up his first year as athletic director of Oglethorpe County High School in May, also balancing five classes, being a head coach and sponsoring an OCHS club.   As athletic director, Patel's schedule is much longer than a typical school day.
Assistant principal and assistant athletic director William Sampson displays the state and region championship trophies won by OCHS athletic teams this year. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Assistant principal and assistant athletic director William Sampson displays the state and region championship trophies won by OCHS athletic teams this year. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Rings, trophies and history: OCHS teams had successful year

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, June 9, 2022
It takes two hands to count the number of championships that Oglethorpe County High School athletes brought back to Lexington during this school year.
The Oglethorpe County High School Spring Sports Recognition took place at OCHS on May 19 to honor the achievements of student athletes throughout the spring season. (Submitted Photo)

The Oglethorpe County High School Spring Sports Recognition took place at OCHS on May 19 to honor the achievements of student athletes throughout the spring season. (Submitted Photo)

New helmets, jerseys part of Booster Club spending

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Several county athletic teams will reap the benefits of a successful year of fundraising by the Oglethorpe County Athletic Booster Club.