Oxford sweeps Grenada in middle school hoops

Oxford’s eighth-grade Chargers gained a measure of revenge Thursday night with a 42-37 win over Grenada in the OHS gym. The seventh-graders won 34-26 after being down seven points during the contest. Kyree White led the eighth-grade Chargers (14-3 overall) with 16 points. Korbin Harmon and D.K. Metcalf finished with nine and seven points apiece. (more…) (January 20, 2012, Page 7A)

OMS boys sweep Olive Branch

Oxford got its Thanksgiving break off to a good start Monday thanks to a doubleheader sweep of Olive Branch in middle school basketball action at the OHS gym.

The seventh-grade Chargers topped the Conquistadors 32-27 to improve to 5-0 overall on the year. (more…) (November 22, 2011, Page 7)

OMS takes two from Coldwater

The Oxford Middle School boys basketball team swept Coldwater on Monday. The seventh-grade team won 35-13, while the eighth graders rebounded from a 13-point deficit to win 43-33. (more…) (November 8, 2011, Page 10)

Oxford earns sweep of Myrtle

Oxford’s middle school basketball season got off to a good start for the girls and boys swept Myrtle Tuesday night. The seventh-grade Chargers defeated Myrtle 28-11, while the eighth-graders won 37-17. Oxford’s seventh-grade Chargers won 26-7, while the eighth-grade Chargers won 25-11. (more…) (November 2, 2011, Page 9)

Passing, defense leads Oxford past Grenada

Precision passing and a solid defensive effort were just some of the many reasons the Oxford eighth-grade football team posted a 40-0 win over Grenada on Tuesday night at Bobby Holcomb Field. As coach Perry Swindall said following the win, the entire team played well and everybody contributed in some way in order to get the one-sided victory. (September 28, 2011, Page 8)

OMS takes two from SP Tigers

BATESVILLE — The Oxford Middle School football squads made quick work of South Panola on the road Thursday with the seventh-grade squad claiming a 20-8 victory, while the eighth-grade Chargers earned a 14-8 victory. (September 9, 2011, Page 9A)

Skidmore’s no-hitter lifts 11-12 Phillies to victory

Led by ta dominant no-hitter from Colton Skidmore in which he struck out nine in 3.0 innings, the 11-12 league Smoothie King Phillies defeated the Hunter’s Hollow Braves 8-0 during Monday’s Oxford Park Commission action at FNC Park. (May 3, 2011, Page 7)