OHS Chargers win 2-5A title
BLOG — Oxford’s seventh straight win in Division 2-5A play Friday night garnered the Chargers a second title in three seasons as well as a coveted bye in the upcoming Class 5A playoffs. (more…) (April 13, 2013)
OM reaches new contract with Kennedy
BLOG — Ole Miss and men’s basketball coach Andy Kennedy have agreed to a new deal, one that will keep the reigning Southeastern Conference Tournament champion coach in Oxford through 2017. (more…) (April 12, 2013)
OL Bauer gives Freeze, Luke plenty of options
Some of the top football prospects in the nation have been stopping by Ole Miss’ spring practice sessions and checking out what the coaches and the program have to offer. (April 12, 2013, Page 6A)
Can OHS match muscle of state’s best?
The strongest boys powerlifting team in Oxford’s history will be looking to win a state title Saturday at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson. (April 12, 2013, Page 7A)
Battle tested Chargers ready to defend 5A title
A battle tested Oxford High tennis team will begin its quest to win a sixth straight state championship Monday afternoon against Neshoba Central at Avent Park. (April 12, 2013, Page 7A)
Mack paces resurgent ‘Dores, wins POY award
It was easy to figure out why the Lafayette Commodores had their most successful season on the basketball court in 11 years when you look at Brandon Mack’s stats. (more…) (April 11, 2013, Page 1B)
OHS Little Ten title team to be honored
Oxford High’s tradition-rich baseball history doesn’t begin and end with the 2005 team that won the MHSAA Class 4A state championship. Before the Chargers won the school’s first division title on the diamond, the 1979 team, led by pitcher Mel Davis, captured the Little Ten South conference title. Members of that team will be honored prior to Friday night’s Division 2-5A contest against Saltillo at Edwin Moak Field. (more…) (April 11, 2013, Page 2B)
Carter, Peery powering Lady ‘Dores
Some of the state’s top girl powerlifters reside here locally at Lafayette High. For a number of years, the Lady Commodores have been at or near the top of charts when it comes to powerlifting and this year is no different. (more…) (April 11, 2013, Page 4B)
‘Dores have chance to shine at 4A state meet
If the Lafayette Commodores lift like coach Cody Stubblefield knows his atheltes can, then Saturday should be a good one at the MHSAA Class 4A state meet. Seven members of a powerlifting team that won the Region 2-4A and North Half meets will converge on Jackson in the hopes of garnering a team state title. (more…) (April 11, 2013, Page 4B)
Malone overcomes ACL tears to earn POY
History can often times find a way of repeating itself. In the case of Oxford High girls basketball senior Alexus Malone, back-to-back years of season-ending torn ACL surgeries helped her become an invaluable team leader and one of the best players in the state. (more…) (April 10, 2013, Page 1B)
