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Maurice Freeman (left) is returning as the OCHS boys track and field coach this season. The spring sports teams began practice earlier this week. (Photo/Hank Tatum)

OCHS coaches prepare teams for start of new year

Andy Mathis

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Oglethorpe County High School’s spring sports teams began practice on Monday and will take the field later this month. Soccer, track and field, baseball and golf will open with a heavy focus on preparation and early-season development.

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.

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.

Evans Wilkins is lifted off the ground by a teammate in the Oglethorpe County baseball team’s game at North Oconee last week. Wilkins had two hits and scored two runs in the 6-4 loss. (Woody Loftin/For The Oglethorpe Echo)

Prep Roundup: Girls track team off to strong start

News Staff

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Denim Goddard and Zy’Kieria Edwards each won two individual events to lead the Oglethorpe County girls track team to a victory in the Loch Johnson Invitational at Cedar Shoals on March 16. The Lady Panthers won the event with 155 points to outdistance Towers, which had 122 points.