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Cousins and OCHS athletes Tripp White and Elizabeth Cook show their college colors during White’s signing day on April 9. White, a pitcher, will play for Andrew College and Cook, a volleyball player, has signed to play at Truett McConnell. (Submitted Photo)

Cousins and OCHS athletes Tripp White and Elizabeth Cook show their college colors during White’s signing day on April 9. White, a pitcher, will play for Andrew College and Cook, a volleyball player, has signed to play at Truett McConnell. (Submitted Photo)

Athletics a family affair for White, Cook

Nicholas Eriksen
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Tripp White signed to play baseball for Andrew College last week, following in a family line that has produced five collegiate athletes.  “It was very exciting,” he said. “It kept me busy for a very long time, but it was good.

Prep roundup: Gresham finishes fourth at state wrestling meet

News Staff
Friday, February 20, 2026
Staff Report Keyvon Gresham finished fourth and Walker Compton was sixth at the Class A state wrestling tournament last week at the Clayton County Convocation Center in Morrow. Tanner Mckie was 2-2 and one match away from placing, and Andrew Goller and Kendon Brown were both 1-2.
Jackson Tatum warms up in the bullpen before starting against Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics (GSIC) at TY Harris Field on Feb. 12. The Patriots won 10-0 behind Tatum, who struck out six in five innings. (Photo/Nicholas Eriksen)

Jackson Tatum warms up in the bullpen before starting against Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics (GSIC) at TY Harris Field on Feb. 12. The Patriots won 10-0 behind Tatum, who struck out six in five innings. (Photo/Nicholas Eriksen)

OCHS baseball searches for bounceback season

Nicholas Eriksen
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Oglethorpe County baseball team enters its third season under coach Mike Campbell with a hunger for success. With veteran leadership and a young core, Oglethorpe County wants to improve upon last year’s 8-22 record and seventh-place finish in Region 8-A Division I.
A chart showing Oglethorpe County High School's updated February athletics schedule. (Graph/Nicholas Eriksen)

A chart showing Oglethorpe County High School's updated February athletics schedule. (Graph/Nicholas Eriksen)

Girls wrestlers bear brunt of weather issues

Nicholas Eriksen
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The winter weather has played havoc with Oglethorpe County athletic schedules, especially girls wrestling, which faces two tournaments in three days. The girls wrestling team was scheduled to compete at the area traditional tournament at Locust Grove on Wednesday (after The Echo’s deadline).
The 8u cheer squad brought home multiple first-place victories in their competitions. (Submitted Photo)

The 8u cheer squad brought home multiple first-place victories in their competitions. (Submitted Photo)

Sports overlap, never end for rec department

Andy Mathis
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Oglethorpe County Recreation Department concluded a busy fall sports season and is transitioning to winter programming as registration begins for spring sports. White said approximately 600 children participated in fall sports, a total consistent with recent years.
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.
The Oglethorpe County Major League all-star team included (back row, from left) assistant coach Peyton Carlisle, assistant coach Brody Bearden and head coach Chuck Gabriel; (middle row, from left) Griffin Foster, Leeland Bearden, Julian Trejo, Trey Gabriel, Jonathan Thurmond, Joseph Bailey, Branson Campbell, Graysen Tambling, Liam Hansford; and (front, from left) Sam Hastie Helms, JR McAphee and Brian Buck. (Submitted Photo)

The Oglethorpe County Major League all-star team included (back row, from left) assistant coach Peyton Carlisle, assistant coach Brody Bearden and head coach Chuck Gabriel; (middle row, from left) Griffin Foster, Leeland Bearden, Julian Trejo, Trey Gabriel, Jonathan Thurmond, Joseph Bailey, Branson Campbell, Graysen Tambling, Liam Hansford; and (front, from left) Sam Hastie Helms, JR McAphee and Brian Buck. (Submitted Photo)

Major League all-stars finish second in district

Emma Greene
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The Oglethorpe County Major League all-star team finished as district runner-up last Friday morning in Hartwell.  Oglethorpe County needed one win to advance to the state tournament in Macon, but lost to Franklin County twice to end the season. “I was proud of them,” head coach Chuck Gabriel said.
Coach Michael White and the combined Major League teams stand on home plate following the home team's 7-1 win on April 12. White said he was the only coach present at the game because of the rainouts on March 10. (Photo/Anna Izquierdo)

Coach Michael White and the combined Major League teams stand on home plate following the home team's 7-1 win on April 12. White said he was the only coach present at the game because of the rainouts on March 10. (Photo/Anna Izquierdo)

Teams combine for rescheduled Opening Day

Anna Izquierdo
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Michael White was determined to host the Little League Opening Day on April 12, especially after three rain delays last year meant no Opening Day at all.  “We were so deep in the season after that, we just couldn’t get it done.

Prep Roundup: Turner sparks girls track to victory

News Staff
Friday, March 28, 2025
Elin Turner won the 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles and the triple jump to lead the Oglethorpe County girls track team to victory over Madison County and Elbert County, and Athens Christian School on March 20. Turner finished with 18 points.