MHSAA announces new regions
The Mississippi High School Activities Association recently released the its reclassification for the next two years. (more…) (November 30, 2012, Page 7A)
Pegues, Adamson highlight 1-5A team
Oxford senior quarterback Parker Adamson and senior defensive end Xavier Pegues were two of 18 Chargers named to the Mississippi Association of Coaches Region 1-5A team recently. (more…) (November 29, 2012, Page 9)
Jackets stop OHS short of goal
STARKVILLE — Oxford’s goal of matching up with West Point in the MHSAA Class 5A North Half title game next week was derailed Friday night. While West Point defeated Ridgeland to reach the contest that determines half of the 5A title matchup in Jackson, the Chargers were beaten 28-7 by the Starkville Yellowjackets to end their season. (more…) (November 19, 2012, Page 3B)
Starkville next up for OHS in 5A playoffs
Oxford heads into Friday’s MHSAA Class 5A playoff matchup with Starkville with confidence coming off a 27-14 win against Provine in the first round. OHS coach Johnny Hill said there is no reason his team shouldn’t feel confident after defeating the Rams or even after compiling a 10-1 record in the regular season. (November 15, 2012, Page 8)
Area players named to MACJC all-state teams
Former Water Valley standout C.J. Jackson was named to the MACJC All-State football team as a member of the first team. Joining Jackson, a linebacker who plays at ICC, on the team from the area is former Oxford High standout Demarcus Pegues, who was named honorable mention at linebacker. Pegues just completed his sophomore season as a member of the NWCC Rangers.
Tyler Jackson, a former standout from Lafayette, was named to the second team as place-kicker. Jackson just completed his freshman season at ICC.
The Rangers finished the season 7-2 overall and 5-1 in the MACJC North Division, while the Indians finished the year 6-3. (November 13, 2012, Page 7)
Young Chargers step up in Round 1
Oxford’s underclassmen answered when called upon Friday. For the majority of the season the Chargers leaned heavily on upperclassmen to compile 10 straight wins. (more…) (November 12, 2012, Page 4B)
Young Chargers lead way to Round 1 win
BLOG: With several key players sidelined due to injury, Oxford turned to its underclassmen to lead the way Friday. (more…) (November 10, 2012)
Special teams likely to impact OHS-Provine
It’s not often a coach will mention special teams when asked for general thoughts on an upcoming opponent.
Wednesday, Oxford head coach Johnny Hill did just that when asked to talk about the Chargers’ first-round opponent Provine. (more…) (November 8, 2012, Page 8)
Late score catapults OHS past ‘Cats
CLARKSDALE — Friday’s regular season finale for the Oxford Chargers came down to one play made on offense and a couple turned in by the defense. For the Chargers to avoid a second straight loss heading into the MHSAA Class 5A playoffs, a deep throw from Parker Adamson to Glenn Gordon and a key stop on defense resulted in a hard-fought 14-11 win. (more…) (November 5, 2012, Page 3B)
Chargers not pulling off gas against CHS
Oxford’s regular season finale at Clarksdale doesn’t have a bearing on the Chargers making the Class 5A playoffs, but OHS coach Johnny Hill is treating it like any other contest in the attempt to maintain heading into the first round Nov. 9. Hill said he was unsure if he would rest any players, other than the ones that really need time off heading into the playoffs. (November 1, 2012, Page 8)
