LHS shows its skills in O-Zone Classic
An experienced group of skill players from Lafayette showed this weekend at the O-Zone Classic why the Commodores are expected to win a second straight Class 4A state title.
Led by quarterback Jeremy Liggins, Lafayette won the Group A title in the second annual 7-on-7 tournament held at FNC Park. (more…) (July 11, 2011, Page 6)
Young Chargers gain experience in Classic
The opportunity to play several newcomers and get in better condition heading into the start of summer practice sessions were the two highlights Oxford coach Johnny Hill took away from this weekend’s O-Zone Classic.
Oxford’s varsity and junior varsity squads — Hill made two teams for the tournament after Vardaman dropped out — were unable to compete and win a title in the tournament held at FNC Park, but there were other things that were accomplished. (more…) (July 11, 2011, Page 6)
Adamson, Elliott still working to be No. 1 QB
Oxford’s quarterbacking tandem of Parker Adamson and William Elliott had its ups and downs this weekend at the O-Zone Classic 7-on-7 tournament held at FNC Park.
During the Chargers’ two games on Saturday, Elliott earned the bulk of the work and completed 16 of 27 passes for five touchdowns while also throwing one interception in six possessions.
Adamson, meanwhile, completed five of 13 passes for one touchdown in two possessions in Oxford’s first game against Saltillo. (July 11, 2011, Page 6)
O-Zone Classic begins Friday at FNC Park
The community’s first opportunity to get a glimpse of this season’s prep football teams comes this weekend at the second annual O-Zone Classic. The two-day 7-on-7 tournament begins Friday at 5:30 p.m. Oxford, Lafayette and Water Valley join seven other teams from around the North Mississippi area in the tournament.
Brad Freeman, FNC’s Planning and Marketing Director, said the success of last year’s inaugural tournament was more than enough of a reason to host teams again. (July 7, 2011, Page 6)
7-on-7 Tournament at FNC Park
The 7-on-7 season will come to an end for all three area high school teams July 8-9 at FNC Park. (more…) (June 23, 2011, Page 7)
OHS Chargers searching for next starting QB
Guy Cameron Billups flicked passes to fellow Chargers on Oxford’s Bobby Holcomb Field on Tuesday night just as he has done thousands of times before.
The only difference — and it was a big one — was that Billups wasn’t preparing for the Chargers’ upcoming season. (more…) (June 15, 2011, Page 8)
Liggins discusses 7-on-7 scrimmages
VIDEO BLOG: With the season over two months away the Lafayette Commodores have already started to hit the practice field. (more…) (June 13, 2011)
