Brianna Dickens

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.

Elin Turner drives around a Prince Avenue Christian defender during a previous season. She is one of five seniors who return for the OCHS girls basketball team this year. (Staff/File)

Seniors look to spark a girls basketball rebound

Zack Busbee

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Coming off their first losing season (6-18) since 2019-20, the Oglethorpe County girls basketball team is looking to bounce back, led by strong freshman and senior classes.

Oglethorpe County senior Kenzie Henderson is shooting for her fourth state high jump title to cap her high school athletic career. She’s also excelled in volleyball and basketball at OCHS. (Submitted Photo)

Henderson’s legacy as a quiet leader, gifted athlete

Kayda Hammock

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Whether sprinting down the track, digging a volleyball or dropping double-doubles on the basketball court, senior Kenzie Henderson is a multi-sport athlete who has done it all. Even more important, she said being an athlete in Oglethorpe County has impacted her for the better.

Ke’Mauri Brown (left) and his OCHS track teammates warm up during a practice last week. Brown hopes to PR in the long jump and help the Patriots reach state this spring. (Photo/Kayda Hammock)

Track teams shoot for state this spring

Kayda Hammock

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Ke’Mauri Brown has new goals this year after advancing to the state track meet as a sophomore. “(I want to) really try to PR (personal record) in long jump and help the team out as much as I can this year,” Brown said.