OMS hoops teams wrap up seasons

The Oxford Middle School basketball teams wrapped up their collective seasons Thursday at home against Pontotoc.  (more…) (January 25, 2013, Page 10A)

OMS takes four games from Lafayette

Oxford’s middle school claimed a four-game sweep at Lafayette in the final hardwood showdown between the two schools Thursday. (more…) (January 18, 2013, Page 6A)

Lady Chargers roll in weekend matches

Oxford’s Lady Chargers ensured themselves a winning record and a spot in the upcoming MHSAA Class 5A playoffs with two one-sided wins over the weekend. A night after defeating West Point 9-0 to remain in a tie for first place in Division 2-5A play, the Lady Chargers defeated Horn Lake 8-1 in what could be their final home match of the season.

In order for Oxford (10-8 overall, 3-1 in division) to get a first-round playoff contest at home, West Point needs to score a goal on Saltillo. If not, coach Laura Flint needs to practice her coin flipping skills because that’s how the tiebreaker with Saltillo would be decided. Saltillo and West Point play each other Tuesday. Regardless of that outcome, the Lady Chargers met a goal that was more unclear at the start of the year. (January 14, 2013, Page 7)

OMS teams post sweep of South Panola

Oxford’s middle school basketball teams earned a home sweep of South Panola in the Oxford High gym Tuesday evening. The seventh-grade Lady Chargers defeated the Lady Tigers 24-7, while the eighth-graders won 27-15. The seventh-grade Chargers improved to 10-0 on the season with a 27-14 win, while the eighth-graders won 50-32 to improve to 10-4. (more…) (January 9, 2013, Page 7)

Lady Chargers pressure LMS into sweep

Aided by a dominant press, the Oxford Middle School girls basketball teams earned a sweep against Lafayette at the Oxford High School gym on Thursday.

After the seventh-grade Lady Chargers picked up a 28-10 victory, the eighth-graders followed suit with a 32-16 win. (December 14, 2012, Page 7A)

Lady Chargers sweep Coldwater

Oxford defeated Coldwater in seventh- and eighth-grade girls basketball action Tuesday night. (more…) (December 5, 2012, Page 7)

OMS sweeps South Panola on the road

All four of Oxford’s middle school basketball teams knocked off South Panola on the road Thursday. (more…) (November 30, 2012, Page 7A)

Oxford takes three of four from Grenada

Oxford’s middle school basketball teams had a successful return from the Thanksgiving break Tuesday by earning three wins over Grenada. (more…) (November 28, 2012, Page 7)