Oglethorpe Echo

It has been a good year. I really feel blessed to do what I do. I will miss the seniors, but look forward to what they do going forward. From joining the military, several continuing to run in college, others focusing on their academics in college, and some joining the work force. A new sport for @geonbae_xd and she worked really hard with @tmuwlax and we enjoyed learning it with her. @j_adams706 continued to work hard and knock his PRs down on his 5K, 1600m, and especially his 800m time with the guys earning 7th at State. It was a joy to coach cross country and help when I could at track with both teams earning a trip to State along with one more year helping with middle school soccer. A few weeks of rest then back at it again. #lacrosse #track #distancerunner #xc #crosscountryrunning

Proud of this kid @j_adams706 ! 7th with his teammates in the 4/800 with a 2:04 800m split a PR by 2 seconds. 9th in the 1600m by .01 behind 8th with a 4:47.56 a 5 second PR. Maybe 20 minutes later already making plans about how he will be better next year and setting goals. #distancerunner #4x800relay #1600meters #trackandfieldlife #statetrack @oglethorpe_echo @fleetfeetathens.oconee @fastfeettiming @atlantatrackclub

State 2026 photo dump part 3. #track #trackandfieldlife #running #statetrack @fastfeettiming @fleetfeetathens.oconee @oglethorpe_echo

State 2026 photo dump part 2. #track #trackandfieldlife #running #statetrack @fastfeettiming @fleetfeetathens.oconee @oglethorpe_echo

State 2026 photo dump part 1. #track #trackandfieldlife #running #statetrack @fastfeettiming @fleetfeetathens.oconee @oglethorpe_echo

Congratulations to Tripp White of Oglethorpe County on being nominated for “Baseball Player Of The Year” for The Piedmont Orthopedic & Sports Medicine @nextupsportsawards !! The awards ceremony will be held on May 17th at the Classic Center in Downtown Athens, GA!! CLICK LINK IN BIO or SCAN QR CODE to BUY TICKETS!! #Piedmont #NextUpSportsAwards #AthensAreaAthletes #Baseball

In fourth grade, I wrote in my diary that my biggest dream was to attend the University of Georgia just so I could be in Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. I had googled where all the best journalists went to college and the answer was pretty apparent to me- I needed to be a Grady dawg. 12 years later I’m graduating with a bachelors degree in journalism from @ugagrady and it still feels like a dream. The professors I had the privilege of learning from and courses that challenged me daily allowed me to find my footing as a journalist and envision a future I am eager to pursue. I am so grateful for this college- for the opportunities it has given me, the people it has allowed me to meet and the countless memories it has helped me create. What once felt like a far off fantasy is now my reality as I become a Grady alumna with immense pride. There truly is no institution worthy of such loyalty, and no place I would have rather spent the past four years. 📸: @sydneysreports

Congratulations to emily.greg09 of Oglethorpe County on being nominated for “Girls Wrestler of the Year” for The Piedmont Orthopedic & Sports Medicine @nextupsportsawards !! The awards ceremony will be held on May 17th at the Classic Center in Downtown Athens, GA!! CLICK LINK IN BIO or SCAN QR CODE to BUY TICKETS!! #Piedmont #NextUpSportsAwards #AthensAreaAthletes #GirlsWrestling

We could not go to Sectionals due to both our work schedules and our daughter is in finals week. 2 races an 2 🎫 punched for State now to see how things go at UGA. Always grateful to @skateboardslim for providing me images and videos when I couldn’t be there beside the track. @fastfeettiming @fleetfeetathens.oconee @oglethorpe_echo

I am Katherine Davis’ #1 fan, in case you were wondering❗️Grad photos of the best — I truly would not have made it through j-school without her ❤️🥹 @kyesradavis (creds to Grady for the nice lens, thx)

ATTENTION ALL ATHENS-AREA HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA OUTLETS!!! Come celebrate with us on May 17th at The Piedmont Orthopedic & Sports Medicine @nextupsportsawards as we acknowledge the great athletes from the Athens-Area. DM us to reserve a media pass or email us at [email protected] #Piedmont #NextUpSportsAwards #AthensArea

Congratulations to @kathryn.elin.turner of @ochsbball on being nominated for “Player of the Year” in Girls Basketball for The Piedmont Orthopedic & Sports Medicine @nextupsportsawards !! This award is sponsored by the @calhoun_realty_group ..The awards ceremony will be held on May 17th at the Classic Center in Downtown Athens, GA!! CLICK LINK IN BIO or SCAN QR CODE to BUY TICKETS!! #Piedmont #NextUpSportsAwards #AthensAreaAthletes #CalhounRealtyGroup #GirlsBasketball