Linemen, special teams shine in spring football

  • OCHS Jake Turner readies the line as the special teams unit prepares for a punt. The Patriot varsity team played three quarters before the junior varsity players substituted. (Photo/Jack Casey)

    OCHS Jake Turner readies the line as the special teams unit prepares for a punt. The Patriot varsity team played three quarters before the junior varsity players substituted. (Photo/Jack Casey)

    OCHS Jake Turner readies the line as the special teams unit prepares for a punt. The Patriot varsity team played three quarters before the junior varsity players substituted. (Photo/Jack Casey)
  • OCHS kicker Joseph Turner punts the ball to Chestatee during the first half. From the tee, Turner recorded two field goals and two extra points during the game. (Photo/Jack Casey)

    OCHS kicker Joseph Turner punts the ball to Chestatee during the first half. From the tee, Turner recorded two field goals and two extra points during the game. (Photo/Jack Casey)

    OCHS kicker Joseph Turner punts the ball to Chestatee during the first half. From the tee, Turner recorded two field goals and two extra points during the game. (Photo/Jack Casey)
  • Supporters from the community and OCHS students line the bleachers during the spring game on May 20. Tickets were sold for $5. (Photo/Jack Casey)

    Supporters from the community and OCHS students line the bleachers during the spring game on May 20. Tickets were sold for $5. (Photo/Jack Casey)

    Supporters from the community and OCHS students line the bleachers during the spring game on May 20. Tickets were sold for $5. (Photo/Jack Casey)
  • OCHS defensive lineman K.B. Bonds celebrates after a play. Bonds and the rest of the defensive line caused several quarterbacks hurries and sacks during the game against Chestatee. (Photo/Jack Casey)

    OCHS defensive lineman K.B. Bonds celebrates after a play. Bonds and the rest of the defensive line caused several quarterbacks hurries and sacks during the game against Chestatee. (Photo/Jack Casey)

    OCHS defensive lineman K.B. Bonds celebrates after a play. Bonds and the rest of the defensive line caused several quarterbacks hurries and sacks during the game against Chestatee. (Photo/Jack Casey)
  • OCHS running back Elijah Hood delivers a stiff arm to a Chestatee defender while running down the field for a big gain. Hood is slated to start as running back for the Patriots in August. (Photo/Jack Casey)

    OCHS running back Elijah Hood delivers a stiff arm to a Chestatee defender while running down the field for a big gain. Hood is slated to start as running back for the Patriots in August. (Photo/Jack Casey)

    OCHS running back Elijah Hood delivers a stiff arm to a Chestatee defender while running down the field for a big gain. Hood is slated to start as running back for the Patriots in August. (Photo/Jack Casey)
The Oglethorpe County High School football team had 68 players at the end of spring practice. This was down from 80-plus at the interest meeting, but that’s still “a lot better” compared to last year…

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