Chargers clip Commodores on the court

Avent’s Park was surrounded by spectators Thursday afternoon as Lafayette and Oxford closed out their regular seasons with the annual tennis meeting between the two schools.

With both squads already a part of the Class 4A (LHS) and 5A (OHS) playoffs, Thursday’s match was about different things for each coach.
The Chargers defeated the Commodores 5-2 but the two wins were a marked improvement for Debbie Swindoll’s Commodores, who lost 7-0 to OHS last year.

Apart from the two wins, the No. 1 boys doubles match had to be decided with a tiebreaker, while two other doubles matches were also competitive. (April 13, 2012, Page 7A)

Ocean Springs hands OHS tennis first loss

The Oxford tennis program had a busy weekend, taking two matches against Saltillo on Friday 7-0 and 7-0. (more…) (April 3, 2012, Page 9)

OHS improves to 3-0

The Oxford tennis team improved to 3-0 on Tuesday with a 6-1 victory over Alcorn Central at home. (more…) (March 7, 2012, Page 7)

Oxford Chargers begin quest to win fifth straight state title

Oxford’s goal to garner a fifth straight state championship in tennis begins today with a home match against Grenada. OHS coach Louis Nash will try to win the 5A title without the services of four seniors who lead the Chargers to a 116-1 record over the last six years, including four state titles and 11 individual championships. (more…) (February 27, 2012, Page 3B)

Chargers dominate Saltillo

Oxford’s dominance in tennis continued with a 7-0 win over Saltillo Wednesday in Tupelo. The Chargers (5-0 overall) only lost three points during a match that served as a tuneup before playing in the Meridian Tournament this weekend. (March 24, 2011, Page 7)

OHS tennis team slams Saltillo

Oxford’s tennis’ dominance over Division 1-5A  opponents continued Tuesday with a 7-0 win over Saltillo in Tupelo. (April 14, 2010, Page 3B)

OHS JV dominates Tupelo

Oxford’s junior varsity tennis team made quick work of Tupelo on Wednesday, defeating the Golden Wave 7-1 to improve to 5-0 on the year. (more…) (April 8, 2010, Page 8)

Oxford tennis team tops New Hope 7-0

Oxford remained undefeated on the season and in Division 2-5A play Tuesday with a 7-0 win over New Hope. OHS won three matches without yielding a point, including the boys singles match won 6-0, 6-0 by Zach Wilder. (April 7, 2010, Page 7)

Chargers net big win against New Albany

OXFORD CHARGERS TENNIS — The Oxford Chargers opened their 2010 season with a lopsided 12-2 victory over New Albany, extending their winning streak to 88 matches. (March 1, 2010, Page 11)