Young Chargers step up in Round 1
Oxford’s underclassmen answered when called upon Friday. For the majority of the season the Chargers leaned heavily on upperclassmen to compile 10 straight wins. (more…) (November 12, 2012, Page 4B)
Young Chargers lead way to Round 1 win
BLOG: With several key players sidelined due to injury, Oxford turned to its underclassmen to lead the way Friday. (more…) (November 10, 2012)
Late score catapults OHS past ‘Cats
CLARKSDALE — Friday’s regular season finale for the Oxford Chargers came down to one play made on offense and a couple turned in by the defense. For the Chargers to avoid a second straight loss heading into the MHSAA Class 5A playoffs, a deep throw from Parker Adamson to Glenn Gordon and a key stop on defense resulted in a hard-fought 14-11 win. (more…) (November 5, 2012, Page 3B)
Buford on the mark against North Pontotoc
It had been years since Lafayette junior D.K. Buford had played quarterback.
With the Commodores looking to preserve the health of senior Brandon Mack in their regular season finale, Buford stepped in and did an admirable job at North Pontotoc. (more…) (October 30, 2012, Page 6)
Chargers can’t contain Lane in loss
WEST POINT — One quarter, one important quarter, is all that separated the Oxford Chargers and West Point Green Wave at McCallister Field Friday night. In a game that decided the overall Region 1-5A champion, both teams played even for the majority of the contest. (more…) (October 29, 2012, Page 3B)
No. 6 Chargers fall to No. 8 West Point
BLOG — Oxford’s goal of winning the Region 1-5A title and earning the top seed in the upcoming 5A playoffs was denied by West Point Friday night at McAllester Field. (more…) (October 27, 2012)
Chargers sock Saltillo on Senior Night
The fifth-ranked Oxford Chargers were not caught looking ahead Friday night as they turned in a solid effort en route to a 33-7 homecoming victory against Saltillo in Region 1-5A action at Bobby Holcomb Field. (more…) (October 22, 2012, Page 1B)
Three Oxford players make All-Star teams
Oxford’s success on the football field has already spilled over to postseason honors. Three players — quarterback Parker Adamson, defensive end Xavier Pegues and center Clifton Smith — were named to the state’s top two all-star games Wednesday. Adamson and Pegues will both represent Mississippi in the annual Mississippi-Alabama All-Star game, while Smith will represent the North in the annual Bernard Blackwell All-Star game. (October 18, 2012, Page 8)
Three area players named to Miss.-Ala. All-Star game
Another strong season on the gridiron has brought postseason honors for area players. Coaches from around the state met this morning at the Mississippi Association of Coaches office in Jackson to announce the annual rosters for the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star game and the Bernard Blackwell All-Star game. (more…) (October 17, 2012, Page 6)
Defensive effort keeps Oxford perfect
There was a point midway through the first half of Friday night’s Region 1-5A game between No. 9 Oxford and Lake Cormorant at Bobby Holcomb Field where LCHS head coach Nick Nester threw up his hands in confusion, disgust or both. When an opposing team holds another to negative yards on offense in a half, it can make even the most even tempered of coaches feel desperate and frustrated all at the same time. (more…) (October 8, 2012, Page 4B)
