Oglethorpe County soccer

TY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO Oglethorpe County keeper Braxton Edmondson looks upfield for a teammate during a game against Madison County on Feb. 13. Edmonson also kicked and punted for the football team.

TY JOHNSTON/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO Oglethorpe County keeper Braxton Edmondson looks upfield for a teammate during a game against Madison County on Feb. 13. Edmonson also kicked and punted for the football team.

New coach, youth boost boys soccer program

The Oglethorpe County High School boys soccer team enters the 2026 season with a new leader, a fresh perspective and a clear vision for the future.  Between a coaching change and a roster full of underclassmen, the Patriots are focused on player development.
Seniors on the OCHS track teams were honored at the Gary Mathews Invitational on Saturday. Both teams won the meet at Patriot Stadium. (Submitted Photo)

Seniors on the OCHS track teams were honored at the Gary Mathews Invitational on Saturday. Both teams won the meet at Patriot Stadium. (Submitted Photo)

Prep Roundup: Gresham’s two wins lift boys track team

Keyvon Gresham won the 110-meter hurdles and the 300 hurdles to lead the Oglethorpe County boys track team to victory in the Gary Mathews Invitational on Saturday. Jordan Johnson won the 200, Corey Tilman won the 3,200 and the 4x100 relay team set a team mark in its victory.