OHS to hold baseball tryouts
Oxford head baseball coach Chris Baughman will be holding tryouts on Saturday at Edwin Moak Field at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Baughman at the high school. (August 5, 2011, Page 9A)
Dealers win Cotton States title
Led by two former local prep players and former Water Valley assistant coach John Walker, the North Delta Dealers defeated the Golden Triangle Jets 15-3 to win the Cotton States Baseball League title on Sunday. (more…) (July 25, 2011, Page 7)
Continuing to get better; Area players progressing on the diamond
NEW ALBANY — Lightning may have ended the Cotton States Baseball League game between the Golden Triangle Jets and the North Delta Dealers a little early Tuesday night, but the results gained during the summer have been far from stormy for area baseball players. (more…) (July 13, 2011, Page 9)
Shawn headed to Hinds C.C.
A strong senior season behind the plate has earned Oxford resident (North Delta) Derrick Shawn an opportunity to showcase his skills at the next level. Shawn, who started his prep career at OHS, is headed to Hinds Community College to play for coach Sam Temple. (July 13, 2011, Page 9)
Gibbs’ skills make him prime recruit
A lot has been made about the new BBCOR bats and their impact on power numbers at the college levels.
What those bats have also done is put a premium on players who can play “small ball.”
One player who could benefit greatly from the switch is Oxford’s Luke Gibbs.
(more…) (July 7, 2011, Page 6)
Thunder top Tribe in CSBL game
The Tupelo Thunder, led by former Lafayette High standout Josh Mills, defeated the Tippah County Tribe 6-3 on Thursday in New Albany. Mills stole four bases, scored two runs and was hit by a pitch in the win. (more…) (July 1, 2011, Page 9A)
Tough loss doesn’t sour summer season
Oxford’s summer season came to a disappointing end on Wednesday.
Looking to make a run in the NEMCABB Tournament hosted at the New Albany Sportsplex, a young Oxford squad was upended by Alcorn Central 8-2.
The loss was a difficult one to swallow, but it won’t be what leaves a lasting impression on coach Chris Baughman. (more…) (June 30, 2011, Page 6)
Halford throws no-hitter
Former Oxford pitcher Hunt Halford had quite the outing for the Tippah County Tribe of the Cotton States Baseball League on Saturday. Halford recorded a no-hitter in a 3-1 victory over the Golden Triangle Jets, allowing one run on one walk while striking out three in seven innings of work.
Former Lafayette Commodore Cody Gray took the loss, allowing three runs on nine hits while striking out four in six innings. (June 28, 2011, Page 7)
Cregar signs with Frontier League team
Former Oxford Charger and Western Kentucky slugger Chad Cregar has signed a contract to play for the Frontier League’s Windy City Thunderbolts. (more…) (June 14, 2011, Page 7)
Area players help CSBL teams earn wins
Former area players helped lead the North Delta Dealers and the Tippah County Tribe to wins in the Cotton States Baseball League on Sunday night in New Albany.
