Oxford track teams capture titles Monday
Two more all-around performances led to two more titles for the Oxford girls and boys track teams Monday at Bobby Holcomb Field. The Chargers won the Region 1-5A meet by scoring 200 points, 83.5 points more than second-place finisher Indianola-Gentry. The Lady Chargers totaled 191.5 points, the most ever in a region meet, a figure that clearly outdistanced Gentry. (May 4, 2010, Page 8)
Chargers, Lady Chargers place first in 2-5A meet
Oxford’s final push towards the Class 5A state track meet got off to a great start Thursday as both the girls and boys teams won the District 2-5A titles at Bobby Holcomb Field.
The Chargers totaled 135 points, almost 100 points more than second-place finisher West Point, to win their title while the Lady Chargers totaled 109 points. New Hope finished second in that portion of the meet with 54 points. Rounding out the girls scores were Saltillo (52) and West Point. Saltillo was third in the boys portion with 45 points, while New Hope totaled 19 points. The top four finishers in each event advance to the regional meet on May 1. (April 23, 2010, Page 7A)
Fondren, Kendricks place at Challenge
Oxford’s Justin Fondren and Sam Kendricks traveled to Mobile, Ala., as invited athletes and competed in the Mobile Challenge of Champions track meet. (more…) (April 5, 2010, Page 8A)
OHS teams win EAGLE Invitational
Oxford’s depth on both the girls and boys teams was evident Saturday at the annual EAGLE Invitational held at Bobby Holcomb Field.
(more…) (March 29, 2010, Page 1B)
Oxford starts season with meet win
Oxford got its track season off to a great start as the boys and girls captured the Oxford Quad Meet Saturday at Bobby Holcomb Field. The Chargers had 12 first-place finishes, while the Lady Chargers won nine overall events. (March 15, 2010, Page 9)
Oxford-New Hope battle for 2-5A title
A decade’s worth of tradition for the Oxford Chargers and New Hope Trojans will be on display tonight in the Division 2-5A Tournament title game in Saltillo. The Chargers and Trojans have already made the 5A playoffs, but a win Friday makes the road to Jackson just that much easier because it ensures a home game. (February 12, 2010, Page Page 8A)
OHS defeats bigger West Point to advance
Oxford’s Chargers advanced in the Region 2-5A Tournament with a 77-52 win over West Point. The Chargers got balanced scoring to earn the victory, which advances them to a date with New Hope on Friday night in the tourney title game. The Lady Chargers’ season came to an end with a 48-46 loss. (February 10, 2010, Page Page 
