Unified Chargers write perfect ending
COLUMN: CLINTON — Oxford’s historic run through the MHSAA Class 5A playoffs wasn’t supposed to happen. The Chargers, the team up north that every other program forgets about, couldn’t win the title, could they? Unified and hungry throughout, the Chargers overcame another obstacle and proved a lot of naysayers wrong in the process by defeating Pearl 2-0 to win their first soccer title Saturday night at Clinton High’s Arrow Field. (more…) (February 4, 2013, Page 1B)
Oxford set to host EAGLE Invitational
Two deep teams, one led by the nation’s best high jumper in Justin Fondren and the other led by a bevy of returners that have won back-to-back state championships, are what Oxford track coaches Scott Kendricks and Jamie Perkins have to work with this spring. (more…) (March 8, 2012, Page 6)
Pressure leads Oxford to second round
Heading into Tuesday night’s annual postseason showdown with Callaway, the Oxford Chargers coaches knew a couple of things: The visiting Chargers were going to be athletic, fast, and able to capitalize on any chances they were provided.
So what did Oxford do against its Class 5A first-round opponent?
The home Chargers attacked, kept pressure on Callaway and continued to attack even in the dwindling minutes of their 3-1 victory at Bobby Holcomb Field. (January 25, 2012, Page 6)
Oxford teams head into Class 5A playoffs on roll
The conclusion of the regular season for the Chargers and Lady Chargers has left the two soccer programs feeling optimistic heading into the playoffs.
On the heels of convincing victories at Saltillo to claim respective Division 2-5A titles last week, Oxford will head into tonight’s Class 5A first-round pairing against Callaway at Bobby Holcomb Field riding a wave of confidence. (January 24, 2012, Page 8)
OHS seniors go out with a bang
The Oxford soccer programs punctuated their seasons on Tuesday with convincing wins over divisional foe West Point.
While the OHS girls claimed a 9-0 win, the Chargers toppled the Green Wave 6-0. (more…) (January 18, 2012, Page 7)
Chargers’ Terry, Stewarts blast Saltillo
Oxford’s offense wasn’t operating seamlessly on Friday, but it was working well enough to up-end the visiting Saltillo Tigers 5-2 at Bobby Holcomb Field. (more…) (January 16, 2012, Page 8)
Oxford teams have experience to work with in 2011-12 season
Experience and optimism for the upcoming season are two things that fit the Oxford High boys’ and girls’ soccer teams equally. (more…) (November 11, 2011, Page 6A)
Chargers capture Class 5A cross-country title
All season the Oxford High boys cross-country team has shown through its strong times that it was one of the best teams in the state of Mississippi. On Saturday, with the best runners assembled at the MHSAA Class 5A state meet in Clinton, the Chargers punctuated an already fabulous season by winning the overall title. The victory garnered the Chargers their fourth overall state title and first since 1998 and finished the year ranked as the third overall program in the state behind Tupelo and Ocean Springs. (more…) (November 7, 2011, Page 1B)
DuChaine leads Chargers by example
Running hard is more than just about helping the Oxford Chargers win cross-country meets for Lucian DuChaine. (more…) (November 2, 2011, Page 8)
Oxford boys win Region 1-5A title; Lady Chargers take second
Led by the efforts of Lucian Duchaine, the Oxford boys cross country team claimed first place at the Region 1-5A championships, while the Lady Chargers took home silver thanks to a standout performance from Callie Mayo.
Nine schools fielded teams for the Class 1A/2A/5A event. (more…) (October 31, 2011, Page 3B)
