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)

Chargers have no trouble with Pontotoc

A couple extra days to prepare for Oxford didn’t matter for Pontotoc, which lost 7-0 to the Chargers Friday morning. (more…) (April 9, 2012, Page 9)

OHS improves to 7-0

The Oxford tennis team made quick work of regional rival New Albany on Wednesday at Avent Park, claiming a 6-1 victory to improve to 7-0. (more…) (March 30, 2012, Page 9A)

Chargers defeat Richland in tennis action

Richland’s almost three hour drive north didn’t go as planned as the Oxford Chargers won Tuesday’s tennis match 6-1. (more…) (March 28, 2012, Page 7)

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)