Lady Trojans defeat Oxford in 5A playoffs
Oxford’s stay in the MHSAA Class 5A softball playoffs came to an end Friday with a 17-1 loss to New Hope. The Lady Chargers’ season ended with a 7-16 overall record, while the Lady Trojans improved to 26-1. Despite losing the series, OHS coach Steve Blackmon thought his team showed improvement during the season and the series with the Lady Trojans, regarded as the top team in the state, gives him an idea of what needs to be accomplished moving forward. (April 29, 2013, Page 4B)
Lady Trojans leave no hope for OHS
After sweeping Ridgeland in the first round round of the MHSAA Class 5A state softball playoffs last weekend, the Oxford Lady Chargers hosted the New Hope Lady Trojans in the next round Thursday night. (more…) (April 26, 2013, Page 10A)
OHS Chargers pound New Hope, one win from Division 2-5A title
A return trip to New Hope Tuesday night turned out to be much better than the first for the Oxford baseball team. The Chargers won their sixth straight game in Division 2-5A play by pounding the Trojans 8-1. (more…) (April 10, 2013, Page 2B)
Oxford draws even with Trojans
Oxford’s Chargers received an early Easter present in the form of a 7-6 come-from-behind win over New Hope Wednesday night at Edwin Moak Field. One night after defeating Saltillo 10-0, the Chargers improved to 2-1 in Division 2-5A play with the gritty win over the Trojans, a team that shut the Chargers out just two weeks ago. (more…) (March 28, 2013, Page 7)
Oxford blanks New Hope
The Oxford tennis team made quick work of New Hope on Tuesday, shutting out the Trojans 7-0 at home. (more…) (March 20, 2013, Page 11)
New Hope Blanks Chargers to open 2-5A play
Oxford’s visit to New Hope didn’t go as coach Chris Baughman or the Chargers wanted Tuesday night as the Trojans blanked them 8-0 in the Division 2-5A opener. (more…) (March 20, 2013, Page 11)
Late shot lifts Trojans past OHS
NEW HOPE — If Friday’s Division 2-5A championship game had been 31 minutes long, instead of 32, the Oxford Chargers would be champions rather than the New Hope Trojans. Unable to score in the final 3 minutes and 23 seconds, the Chargers lost their five-point lead and ultimately the game, 45-44, to the Trojans in front of a jubilant crowd in the NHS gym. (more…) (February 18, 2013, Page 8)
Lady Chargers unable to upend New Hope
NEW HOPE — The goals of winning the Division 2-5A Tournament title for the second straight season and earning a home playoff game Tuesday in the Class 5A playoffs didn’t materialize like Oxford Lady Chargers were hoping Friday night. Although OHS battled the New Hope Trojans down to the end and fared much, much better than the first meeting in the NHS gym, the Lady Chargers fell in the title game 64-58.
Chargers keep 1-5A title hopes alive
The Oxford Chargers kept their Region 1-5A title hopes alive Friday night.
With one of their best all-around performances of the season, the Chargers up-ended New Hope 63-59 at the OHS gym. (more…) (February 4, 2013, Page 2B)
Lady Chargers unable to derail New Hope
The New Hope Lady Trojans secured the Region 1-5A title Friday with a 67-46 victory at Oxford High on Friday.
Almost from the opening tip the Lady Chargers (17-5 overall, 3-2 Region 1-5A) were playing catchup. (more…) (February 4, 2013, Page 2B)
