Oxford’s Blake does it all as Player of the Year
Describing what Brandon Blake meant to the Oxford Chargers on the hardwood this season can’t be accomplished in just a word or small phrase. His value to coach Drew Tyler and his teammates was all encompassing. His role always seemed to change from game to game. From being the team’s leading scorer to the team’s leading rebounder to leading the Chargers in assists, he simply did it all when called upon. (April 14, 2010, Page 1B)
Oxford’s Shaw signs with ICC Indians
Jarvis Shaw signs his national letter of intent to play basketball for Itawamba Community College. Picture (Clockwise): Oxford coach Drew Tyler, ICC coach Marty Cooper, Lisa Shaw, Jarvis Shaw. Photo courtesy of Adam Gore/ICC Athletics
Oxford’s Jarvis Shaw is taking his point guard skills east to Itawamba Community College. Shaw signed a scholarship offer from the Indians and coach Marti Cooper Thursday to help complement a team that is very guard oriented and likes to get up and down the court. (April 9, 2010, Page 6A)
Tyler’s coaching job this season his best
OXFORD CHARGERS HOOPS — Although the Oxford Chargers may not have had the overall talent they’ve had in the past, they were still able to rack up 17 wins this season. This season’s success was about more than just wins and losses for the Chargers and coach Drew Tyler. (February 17, 2010, Page 6)
Trojans upend Chargers in another classic game
OXFORD BOYS BASKETBALL — The New Hope Trojans were able to overcome a sluggish start to knock off Oxford in the Division 2-5A championship game. (February 15, 2010, Page 8)
This week in Sports
BRIEFS — Oxford High basketball teams earn sweep at West Point; Water Valley teams topple Winona in district action; Ole Miss Houston Nutt earns coaching honor. (January 13, 2010, Page 7)
