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Oglethorpe County’s Miguel Rios looks to pass in a game against Valdosta last year. He’s scored 10 goals this season, second on the team to Clint Graham’s 12 goals. (OWEN WARDEN/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Oglethorpe County’s Miguel Rios looks to pass in a game against Valdosta last year. He’s scored 10 goals this season, second on the team to Clint Graham’s 12 goals. (OWEN WARDEN/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Graham, Rios power offense for boys soccer

Avery Cameron
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Clint Graham leads OCHS boys soccer with 12 goals this season. Miguel Rios is not far behind with 10.  And they are both hungry to score more. Rios, a senior captain, dominates the field as a forward and a striker.
Emily Forschler lines up for a penalty kick during Oglethorpe Counties girls soccer team's practice on Thursday, Feb. 1. Forschler, alongside her sister Madeline, will be coached by their father for the first time of their high school careers. (Photo/Owen Warden)

Emily Forschler lines up for a penalty kick during Oglethorpe Counties girls soccer team's practice on Thursday, Feb. 1. Forschler, alongside her sister Madeline, will be coached by their father for the first time of their high school careers. (Photo/Owen Warden)

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Forschler takes on expanded role by coaching girls team

Owen Warden
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Oglethorpe County girls soccer is under new management, but for juniors Madeline and Emily Forschler, it’s a familiar face.   Boys coach Erich Forschler, the father of Madeline and Emily, also will coach the girls team, as he pulls double duty.   “It’s been good,” Forschler said.
(Eloise McNair/The Oglethorpe Echo)

(Eloise McNair/The Oglethorpe Echo)

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Girls soccer determined to win region

Kaylah House
Thursday, February 3, 2022
The Oglethorpe County girls soccer team looks forward to building on last year’s success.   “We had a strong team last year, and I loved watching them grow,” coach Mary Kate Shealy said.
From left to right, freshman striker Hudson Stepp and senior goalkeeper Christian Palma. Photo taken after practice before their first Home match against Athens Christian Academy. (Kaylah House/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

From left to right, freshman striker Hudson Stepp and senior goalkeeper Christian Palma. Photo taken after practice before their first Home match against Athens Christian Academy. (Kaylah House/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

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Commitment is key for OCHS boys soccer team

Kaylah House
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
There are only three seniors on this year’s team, so Oglethorpe County boys soccer coach Erich Forschler said the focus is simple.   “​​There’s really two things that I’m harping on —  that everybody commits 100% and (that) they're there,” he said.