Versatile Johnson headed to NECC
Oxford forward Romeo Johnson may not know what position he will start his college career, but his versatility, coupled with his ability to shoot outside, may just allow him to play almost every position on the court in the future. The 6-foot-5 1/2 Johnson is looking to play as many places he can in the future for Northeast Mississippi Community College coach David Robbins.
Johnson signed with the Tigers on Monday and is already focused on making an impact, whether that is playing shooting guard, small forward or even at the center position. (April 12, 2012, Page 7)
Chargers upset in 2-5A title game
Oxford’s road to reaching the MHSAA’s Class 5A North Half Tournament became a little more difficult Friday night after the Chargers suffered a 69-64 setback to West Point in Division 2-5A title game. (more…) (February 13, 2012, Page 4B)
OHS locks up Region 2-5A titles
Region championships are something the Oxford Chargers and Lady Chargers are used to winning, so Friday’s accomplishments are no surprise.
Both teams earned regular-season Region 2-5A crowns Friday night with wins over New Hope on the road before returning home to sweep Amory in the OHS gym Saturday. (more…) (January 30, 2012)
Oxford sweeps Saltillo in hoops action
Oxford’s varsity basketball teams earned two region wins over Saltillo on Tuesday night. The Lady Chargers remained undefeated and grabbed a share of the regular season region title with a 91-49 win over the Lady Tigers. Oxford’s boys improved to 17-7 overall and 4-1 in the region thanks to a 67-48 win. Erika Sisk led the Lady Chargers with a 27 points and eight steals. (more…) (January 26, 2012, Page 7)
Oxford earns road wins over LHS
Tuesday’s nightcap involving the Oxford Chargers and Lafayette Commodores literally came down to one play. In a game that was as emotionally charged as any recent contest between Lafayette and Oxford on the basketball court, it was the Chargers who got the better of the Commodores in a 55-53 win in the LHS gym. (more…) (January 18, 2012, Page 6)
OHS varsity squads sweep West Point
Oxford’s hoops squads swept rival West Point on the road Tuesday. The Oxford boy’s squad claimed a 68-52 victory, while the Lady Chargers earned a 75-44 win. (more…) (January 11, 2012, Page 7)
Oxford ends ‘O’ Town Showdown with a bang
It would have been hard to find two basketball teams that were more efficient on the offensive end of the court than the Oxford Lady Chargers and Chargers were Thursday night. (December 30, 2011, Page 6A)
OHS hoops splits on Day 1
The Oxford Chargers split on Day 1 of the 2011 Jaguar Challenge in Hoover, Ala. on Tuesday. The ninth-grade squad lost 40-36 to Homewood (Ala.) depite 10 points from Michael McGhee and K.T. McCollins. (more…) (December 21, 2011, Page 7)
OHS boys sweep Senatobia
The Oxford boys hoops teams took two from Senatobia on Friday night with the ninth-grade squad claiming a 33-30 win, while the varsity out-scored the Warriors 30-19 in the fourth quarter to win 92-82. (more…) (December 19, 2011, Page 7)
Chargers pound Charleston in hoops action
Five players scored in double figures to help lead the Oxford Chargers to a 95-52 win over Charleston Tuesday night. (more…) (December 7, 2011, Page 6)
