ADs, coaches weigh in on MHSAA changes to divisions
There were some minor changes experienced by all three area high schools in the latest re-classification by the MHSAA. (more…) (December 4, 2012, Page 8)
Oxford finishes second in 5A All-Sports chase; LHS finishes third in 4A
Oxford High’s five state championships this past year and overall balance earned it a second-place finish in the annual All-Sports Award competition that is sponsored by the MHSAA.
Oxford totaled 373.5 points, good for fourth place overall in the competition that is based on how teams finish in the MHSAA playoffs each season. (more…) (June 25, 2012, Page 6)
OHS athletics makes history Wednesday
COLUMN: Oxford High’s tremendous athletic balance was firmly on display Wednesday at two different spots across the state and in two different sports.
Just hours after the OHS tennis team won its fifth straight MHSAA state title at Brighton Park in Clinton, Oxford’s boys golf team wrapped up its third state title, and first since 1998, at the Columbus Country Club. (more…) (May 10, 2012, Page 6)
Linzy named Coach of the Year
A routine trip to the mailbox Monday night produced some exciting news for Oxford girls basketball coach Shayne Linzy. While Linzy didn’t become an instant millionaire through a sweepstakes contest, he did receive a prize nonetheless.
Linzy’s Lady Chargers have won several individual awards this year due to a perfect 33-0 season that earned the school its first MHSAA Class 5A state title in the sport. (more…) (April 24, 2012, Page 8)
Oxford Booster Club to hold meeting
The Oxford Charger Athletic Booster Club will be hosting a Meet the Coaches Night Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the OHS cafeteria.
Booster club members are encouraged to bring a friend and their favorite dish.
Door prizes will be awarded during the meet and greet. For more information, contact Robert Mims at 816-4312. (August 2, 2011, Page 7)
Nash promoted to OHS Associate AD
One of the most successful coaches at Oxford High School will be trying to help the rest of his colleagues reach even greater heights in the coming years. OHS tennis coach Louis Nash was officially approved as Oxford’s new Associate Athletics Director by the school board on Monday. (more…) (June 9, 2011, Page 6)
Oxford High sports banquet rescheduled
Oxford’s athletics banquet originally scheduled for Monday night has been re-scheduled for Friday night at 6:30 in the OHS auditorium. (May 17, 2011, Page 7)
Chargers, Lady Chargers honored
Part of what makes Oxford High School athletics special is the amount of athletes that transcend boundaries and play multiple sports.
Over the course of the past 17 years, Oxford has won 13 Class 4A All-Sports Awards. On Tuesday, Oxford presented its athletes with various awards recognizing them for their accomplishments. (May 6, 2010, Page 7)
Lacy plays important role for OHS teams
OXFORD ATHLETICS — She may not have hit any game-winning home runs, or thrown a last second touchdown strike, but Sarah Lacy has played an important role with Oxford High athletics over the years. (February 25, 2010, Page 6)
