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BACK TO BACK: Chargers walk off with second straight state title

PEARL — Needing one more run to get an early start on the celebration, Oxford coach Chris Baughman had a request for cleanup hitter Jason ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, May 20, 2016 12:03 pm

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COLUMN: Oxford delivers on great expectations

As I’ve written a few times this season, the only surprise would have been if this didn’t happen again. Oxford winning in walk-off, run-rule fashion? ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, May 20, 2016 12:02 pm

MHSAA baseball playoffs

VIDEO: Oxford baseball walks off with second straight state title

PEARL — Oxford dominated Hattiesburg for a 10-0 win in the second game of the MHSAA Class 5A championship series Thursday at Trustmark Park, completing a sweep ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, May 19, 2016 7:16 pm

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Chargers’ offense clicking down stretch

Chris Baughman knows what he’s going to get out of his top two arms, but Oxford’s baseball coach hasn’t always been as sure about the ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, May 19, 2016 12:00 pm

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STRANGE DEALINGS: Barber’s ‘odd’ outing leads Chargers to Game 1 win

PEARL — Jason Barber has experienced plenty of ups and downs on a baseball field. But Tuesday night was just plain weird for Oxford’s senior ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 12:03 pm

MHSAA baseball playoffs

VIDEO: Oxford takes lead in 5A finals with win over Tigers

PEARL — Oxford took the lead in the MHSAA Class 5A baseball championship series with a 5-3 win over Hattiesburg on Tuesday at Trustmark Park. The Chargers ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 10:16 pm

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CHASING HISTORY: Hattiesburg in way of Chargers’ first-ever repeat bid

The only surprise would be if Oxford was not back here again. The nationally ranked Chargers, the defending MHSAA Class 5A champions with five Southeastern ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:03 pm

Lafayette Sports

Fast-rising Williams commits to MSU

Tyler Williams will stay in state to play his college football in the Southeastern Conference. Williams, Lafayette’s fast-rising senior cornerback, verbally committed to Mississippi State ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:02 pm

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Cutcliffe adjusting to life as head coach

Six months ago, Chris Cutcliffe would’ve been doing good just to pull up his calendar on his cell phone. Now working it is a necessity. ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Monday, May 16, 2016 12:00 pm

NCAA Tournament

BLOG: Ole Miss softball makes first-ever NCAA Tournament, gets Tulsa in opener

The Ole Miss softball team has added to an already historic season. The Rebels found out Sunday night they will be one of the 64 ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, May 15, 2016 9:46 pm

Ole Miss athletics

Vying for first-ever NCAA tourney bid, Ole Miss softball awaits word

The Ole Miss softball team is hoping to make history tonight. The Rebels will find out if they will be part of this year’s NCAA ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, May 15, 2016 6:04 am

MHSAA baseball playoffs

Chargers head back to 5A title series

GRENADA — Oxford has its chance to repeat. Behind another strong outing from Houston Roth and some help from the bottom of the lineup, Oxford finished a ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, May 15, 2016 6:03 am

Lafayette Commodores

Competition abound in Fair’s first spring with ‘Dores

Michael Fair had a couple of different reasons to keep a close eye on his players this spring. Lafayette’s first-year football coach is still trying ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, May 15, 2016 6:00 am

MHSAA baseball playoffs

BLOG: Oxford sweeps Grenada, heads back to 5A finals

GRENADA — Oxford will get its chance to repeat. Behind another strong outing from Houston Roth and some help from the bottom of the order, Oxford finished ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, May 13, 2016 10:54 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Report: Tunsil’s text convo with staffer was real

Ole Miss has confirmed the text conversation between Laremy Tunsil and a school staffer that was posted to one of Tunsil’s social media accounts the ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, May 13, 2016 12:04 pm

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Roth going for Chargers in Game 2

Oxford isn’t messing around. With a chance to clinch a spot in the MHSAA Class 5A championship series for the second straight year tonight, Oxford ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, May 13, 2016 12:03 pm

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TAKING THE LEAD: Oxford walks off with win in extras in North Half opener

The way he was pitching, Jason Barber would’ve been OK with taking the mound for one more inning. The way Barber’s offense was hitting, his ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, May 12, 2016 12:04 pm

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SHOOTING FOR MORE: Rebels’ Saunders eyes additional championships, Olympics

She remembers it vividly, a recollection that best explains a level of strength that’s difficult even for herself to comprehend. Competing in the Iowa State ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 12:01 pm

MHSAA Class 5A baseball playoffs

Chargers ease into North Half finals

RIDGELAND — Chris Baughman felt like he was coaching a professional baseball team last week rather than a bunch of teenagers. Yet Oxford’s demanding schedule ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, May 8, 2016 6:01 am

MHSAA state tennis championships

Oxford set to play MHSAA tennis title host for first time

Mississippi’s six high school tennis state championships won’t all be played at the same place this year, and Oxford is the beneficiary of the change. ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, May 8, 2016 6:00 am

Oxford Chargers

BLOG: Oxford eases into North Half finals

 RIDGELAND — Oxford coasted past Ridgeland 14-1 in six innings in its MHSAA Class 5A quarterfinal baseball series Friday at Titan Park, finishing a sweep ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, May 6, 2016 11:15 pm

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Freeze: ‘Lot of progress’ in investigation into Tunsil’s money claim

All that’s left for Hugh Freeze to do is wait. Though Freeze claimed he’s not privy to the exact details of the probe, Ole Miss’ ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, May 6, 2016 12:02 pm

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