Robinson’s effort huge for ‘Dores
Lafayette’s depth and no-quit attitude really made a big difference in its 8-7 win over Water Valley Saturday afternoon.
Led by the stellar all-around play of Hunter Robinson and the solid relief pitching of Luke Stanley, the Commodores were able to flush a disappointing one-run loss to Lewisburg on Friday night by overcoming an early 3-1 deficit to knock of the Blue Devils. (April 12, 2010, Page 2B)
Kesler leads LHS to win over Lady Devils
A disappointing one-run loss to Lewisburg on Friday night was quickly washed away by the Lafayette Lady Commodores in their 13-0 win over Water Valley Saturday afternoon.
LHS lost 10-9 to Lewisburg after leading 9-1 going into the fifth inning, a result that was not even a factor for the Lady Commodores less than 24 hours later. (April 12, 2010, Page 2B)
West Point plays near flawless game in victory over Chargers
West Point’s most complete game of the season came at one of the most inopportune times for the Oxford Chargers Friday night at Edwin Moak Field.
The Green Wave defeated the Chargers 8-4 for their first win in six Division 2-5A games by playing extremely clean baseball on defense and getting timely hits against OHS starter Shae Mnichowski and reliever Cameron Rose. (April 12, 2010, Page 2B)
Chargers second in Tupelo track meet
Several individual athletes fared well for Oxford in the annual Daily Journal Relays held at Tupelo High School.
The Chargers totaled 130.5 points to finish second to Tupelo, who won the event with 175.5 points, while a skeleton Lady Charger team still placed fifth out of 15 teams with 43 points. (April 12, 2010, Page 3B)
West Point upsets Chargers
SPORTS EDITOR BLOG — A four-run seventh inning broke a 4-4 tie and ultimately propelled the West Point Green Wave to an 8-4 win over the Oxford Chargers Friday night at Edwin Moak Field.
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Roberson captures 100th win as OHS coach
Oxford coach Bradley Roberson reached a significant milestone Thursday night with the Chargers’ 17-4 win over Independence. Roberson’s 100th win as OHS coach came in a game that also put the Chargers back above .500 (10-9 overall) and gave them another dose of confidence going into tonight’s Division 2-5A game with West Point at Edwin Moak Field. (April 9, 2010, Page 6A)
Weather hinders Oxford golf scores
A wet playing surface, cooler temperatures and windy conditions were three things Oxford golf coach Steve Herring was hoping not to see on the day his girls and boys played their first 18 hole tournament of the season. (April 9, 2010, Page 6A)
Oxford’s Shaw signs with ICC Indians
Jarvis Shaw signs his national letter of intent to play basketball for Itawamba Community College. Picture (Clockwise): Oxford coach Drew Tyler, ICC coach Marty Cooper, Lisa Shaw, Jarvis Shaw. Photo courtesy of Adam Gore/ICC Athletics
Oxford’s Jarvis Shaw is taking his point guard skills east to Itawamba Community College. Shaw signed a scholarship offer from the Indians and coach Marti Cooper Thursday to help complement a team that is very guard oriented and likes to get up and down the court. (April 9, 2010, Page 6A)
Oxford rolls over Grenada Thursday
Oxford’s trip south to Grenada resulted in yet another win for the Chargers, who are now 11-0 on the season. Oxford beat Grenada 7-0 and were led in the match by Zach Wilder’s 6-0, 6-0 win in boys singles. (April 9, 2010, Page 7A)
Ole Miss hosts track meet on Saturday
The first of two home meets for the Ole Miss men’s and women’s track team will be held Saturday. The annual Ole Miss Invitational will get underway at the Ole Miss Track and Field Complex at 11:30 a.m. with the men’s hammer throw and women’s javelin. Admission is free of charge. (April 9, 2010, Page 7A)
