Oxford Middle School hoops sweeps Myrtle
Oxford earned four wins over Myrtle in middle school hoops action Monday. The seventh-grade girls won 24-2, the eighth-grade Lady Chargers won 27-5, while the eighth-grade Chargers won 27-25. (more…) (November 15, 2011, Page 7)
Chargers defeat Madison-Ridgeland Academy
A fast start and a balanced scoring ledger helped lead the Oxford Chargers to a 73-52 win over Madison-Ridgeland Academy Saturday in the OHS gym. Justin Fondren led the Chargers with 15 points, Romeo Johnson had 13 points and Luke Gibbs chipped in 10 points. (more…) (November 14, 2011, Page 3B)
Oxford sweeps Okolona
Playing in a tournament hosted at Tupelo Monday, the Oxford boys and girls basketball teams swept Okolona. The Lady Chargers improved to 2-0 with a 95-10 win. Erika Sisk led the Lady Chargers with 20 points, while Alexus Malone scored 15 and Kristen Dickerson scored 11. (more…) (November 8, 2011, Page 10)
OMS takes two from Coldwater
The Oxford Middle School boys basketball team swept Coldwater on Monday. The seventh-grade team won 35-13, while the eighth graders rebounded from a 13-point deficit to win 43-33. (more…) (November 8, 2011, Page 10)
Chargers, Lady Chargers top Clarksdale in opener
Oxford’s 2011-12 season opener saw the Chargers jump out to a 22-6 lead in the first quarter and hung on to top the Clarksdale Wildcats 56-54. (more…) (November 7, 2011, Page 4B)
Chargers have it all in 2011-12
Size, speed and experience are expected to make the Oxford Chargers a formidable foe this year on the basketball court. OHS coach Drew Tyler returns four starters, six seniors and five juniors from a team that advanced to the Class 5A North Half tournament last season.
He also has added much needed size to his roster in the form of transfer Will O’Keefe and welcomes 6-foot-5 Romeo Johnson back into the fold after he had to miss the second half of last season. (November 3, 2011, Page 10)
Linzy: The sky is the limit for Lady Chargers
An experienced group, led by standout senior guard Erika Sisk, has Oxford High girls basketball coach Shayne Linzy excited about the upcoming 2011-12 season.
Seven seniors return to the roster from a team that finished 24-4 last year and made an appearance in the Class 5A North Half tournament. (more…) (November 3, 2011, Page 10)
Oxford earns sweep of Myrtle
Oxford’s middle school basketball season got off to a good start for the girls and boys swept Myrtle Tuesday night. The seventh-grade Chargers defeated Myrtle 28-11, while the eighth-graders won 37-17. Oxford’s seventh-grade Chargers won 26-7, while the eighth-grade Chargers won 25-11. (more…) (November 2, 2011, Page 9)
Sisks choose to hoop for Murray State
A comfortable family atmosphere coupled with the opportunity to contribute immediately proved to be too much for Oxford High’s Erika and Amber Sisk to pass up.
The talented sisters, who helped lead the Lady Chargers to a spot in the Class 5A North Half tournament last season, both committed to play for Murray State in the coming seasons. (more…) (July 26, 2011, Page 8)
Sisk helps North win All-Star game
Oxford rising senior Erika Sisk helped lead the North to an 86-82 win in the 47th annual Mississippi High School Girls All-Star game held Saturday at Mississippi College’s Wood Coliseum.
Sisk finished third on the team with 12 points during the win.
Coldwater’s Jerontay Clemons led the North with 19 points and 14 rebounds in the win, while Ole Miss verbal commitment, Okolona’s Quinndella Ford, had 12 points for the North. (July 11, 2011, Page 6)
