Chargers host Senatobia in season’s home opener
the books the Oxford Chargers must now turn their attention to a regional rival in the Senatobia Warriors.
The Warriors (3-0), fresh off of a lopsided 32-0 victory at Independence, always give Oxford a hard-fought game and Friday’s game at 7:30 p.m. should be no exception. (September 8, 2011, Page 6)
Letters to the Editor
Ben Mikell writes to say that it’s time for Oxford High to drop it’s “Redneck” spirit day because it’s not helping the football team as it prepares to face crosstown rival Lafayette. (September 8, 2011, Page 4)
‘Dores beat Oxford to win ‘Crosstown Classic’
BLOG — The winning streak for Lafayette over Oxford continued on Friday night thanks to a fast start on offense and special teams and some more big plays turned in by the defense. (more…) (September 2, 2011)
Turnovers, miscues doom Oxford in loss to Grenada
GRENADA — Turnovers and general miscues proved to be the Oxford Chargers undoing in their season opener against Grenada on Friday night. The officials controlling the clock on the field didn’t help matters either.
OHS lost, 16-15, in large part because of five turnovers committed during the course of the contest and some costly penalties that ended up thwarting potential scoring drives. (August 22, 2011, Page 1B)
Oxford falls to Grenada in opener
BLOG — Five turnovers and some costly penalties doomed the Oxford High football team in its 16-15 loss to Grenada in the 2011 season opener for both teams. (more…) (August 20, 2011)
Chargers rally to beat Gators
SPORTS EDITOR BLOG — A late interception by DeShaun McNeal and some key plays made by several unsung players helped lift the Oxford Chargers past Lake Cormorant Friday night. (more…) (October 23, 2010)
Oxford’s Johnny Hill pleased with tourney
SPORTS EDITOR BLOG — Oxford’s head football coach Johnny Hill was pleased with how the O-Zone Classic at FNC Park turned out for all 12 of the teams involved. He was also very thankful for the support shown by the local community on several fronts. (more…) (July 10, 2010)
Former Charger signs with Jackson State
Former Oxford High standout Dwayne Parham has signed a scholarship to play football at Jackson State in 2010. Parham played two seasons most recently for Northwest Mississippi Community College. (March 23, 2010, Page 7)
Oxford’s Hickinbottom headed to NECC
One of Oxford’s most versatile football players, Macarel Hickinbottom, signed a scholarship offer to play for Northeast Mississippi Community College Thursday. Hickinbottom will start his career on defense for the Tigers but he has a chance to contribute at several spots over the next two years. (February 5, 2010, Page 9A)
