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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Chargers lead 5A field after Day 1
Home sweet home. Oxford’s goal of repeating as the MHSAA Class 5A state champion in boys golf got off to a great start Wednesday thanks in part to some very familiar surroundings. (more…) (May 2, 2013, Page 8)
Chargers lead 5A state golf tournament
BLOG — Being at home made a big difference for the Oxford Chargers on the first day of the MHSAA Class 5A boys golf tournament Wednesday afternoon. (more…) (May 1, 2013)
Jackets top Chargers 6-5 at home
The momentum gained by the Oxford Chargers with two impressive wins over the weekend came to an abrupt halt Tuesday at Edwin Moak Field. Oxford failed to score with the bases loaded three times in the first game of its best-of-three MHSAA Class 5A playoff series with Starkville and the end result was a 6-5 setback. (more…) (May 1, 2013, Page 8)
Oxford teams win Region 1-5A titles
Region 1-5A track titles were awarded to both the Oxford Chargers and Lady Chargers Monday night at Bobby Holcomb Field. The Chargers defeated Center Hill to capture the title thanks to a point total of 196, while the Lady Chargers almost doubled New Hope (185-96) to win their title. (more…) (April 30, 2013, Page 8)
Chargers move up 5A series with Starkville
There won’t be an extra few days to bask in a strong finish to the regular season for the Oxford Chargers. Instead of opening their MHSAA Class 5A playoffs against Starkville on Thursday, the best-of-three series between the two has been moved up to tonight at Edwin Moak Field at 6. (more…) (April 30, 2013, Page 8)
Oxford tops Amory, Tupelo in playoff prep
Oxford ended the regular season on a high with two impressive wins over Tupelo and Amory. The Chargers enter their MHSAA Class 5A playoff series against Starkville coming off a 2-0 win over Tupelo Friday and a 6-3 win over Amory in eight innings on Saturday afternoon. The two wins improved the Chargers to 22-6 overall.
Chargers capture 5A North Half title
Oxford advanced to a sixth straight state championship in tennis by defeating Starkville 6-1 Friday afternoon. Rain forced the match to be played indoors at the Gillom Sports Center. OHS won mixed doubles, No. 1 boys doubles and No. 1 girls doubles first before capturing the match at No. 2 boys doubles. (more…) (April 29, 2013, Page 4B)
Lady Trojans defeat Oxford in 5A playoffs
Oxford’s stay in the MHSAA Class 5A softball playoffs came to an end Friday with a 17-1 loss to New Hope. The Lady Chargers’ season ended with a 7-16 overall record, while the Lady Trojans improved to 26-1. Despite losing the series, OHS coach Steve Blackmon thought his team showed improvement during the season and the series with the Lady Trojans, regarded as the top team in the state, gives him an idea of what needs to be accomplished moving forward. (April 29, 2013, Page 4B)
Lady Trojans leave no hope for OHS
After sweeping Ridgeland in the first round round of the MHSAA Class 5A state softball playoffs last weekend, the Oxford Lady Chargers hosted the New Hope Lady Trojans in the next round Thursday night. (more…) (April 26, 2013, Page 10A)
Baughman displeased with effort in win
Monday’s game at Edwin Moak Field didn’t mean much but it meant everything — if that makes sense.
After already locking up the Division 2-5A crown, the Oxford Chargers have a bye week to start the upcoming MHSAA Class 5A playoffs. (more…) (April 23, 2013, Page 10)
