Oxford eighth-graders sweep North Panola
Oxford’s eighth-grade basketball teams earned victories over North Panola at the Oxford High gym. (more…) (November 6, 2012, Page 7)
Chargers end season with sweep of Senatobia
Oxford’s seventh-grade football team capped another successful season Tuesday with a 26-6 win against Senatobia at Oxford High’s Bobby Holcomb Field. The victory came a week after a heartbreaking double overtime loss to Grenada, which went on to defeat Lafayette Tuesday and capture the seventh-grade Tri-Lakes Conference title. The eighth-graders also ended the year on a high note with a 40-6 win against Senatobia in the nightcap. (October 24, 2012, Page 6)
8th-grade Chargers return to form
A week of intense practices following the only loss of the season paid off in a big way for the Oxford eighth-grade football team on Tuesday. A week after suffering a disappointing 14-12 loss to Lafayette, the Chargers blanked Grenada 36-0. The victory improved the Chargers to 6-1 overall and kept them in the race to possibly win the Tri-Lakes Conference title. (October 17, 2012, Page 6)
LMS, OMS split final meeting
The second meeting between Oxford and Lafayette on the gridiron meant a lot more than the earlier showdown. Tuesday’s doubleheader at William L. Buford Stadium not only counted in the team’s overall record, but also towards the Tri-Lakes Confernce standings.
Oxford’s seventh-grade Chargers remained perfect on the year with a 22-6 win over Lafayette, while the Commodores gave the Chargers their first loss of the season in the eighth-grade game with a 14-12 triumph. (October 10, 2012, Page 7)
Chargers blank South Panola in conference opener
Led by another great defensive effort, the Oxford seventh-grade Chargers defeated South Panola 12-0 in Batesville Tuesday night. Oxford’s eighth graders also posted a 34-0 win over Batesville to improve to 5-0 on the year. (more…) (September 26, 2012, Page 7)
Oxford 7th graders top Grenada in football action
Oxford’s Chargers traveled to Grenada and earned a hard-fought 12-6 win over Grenada Thursday evening. The Chargers (3-0-1 overall) gave Grenada its first loss of the season. (more…) (September 21, 2012, Page 7A)
OMS defeats ‘Dores in home outing
Oxford’s middle school football doubleheader against Lafayette on Tuesday night at Bobby Holcomb Field started with a great defensive performance and ended with a balanced showing on offense.
The seventh-grade Chargers defeated the Commodores 26-0, while the older Chargers outlasted the Lafayette 28-22 to remain perfect on the season. (September 12, 2012, Page 6)
OMS hoops wins team titles
Oxford’s seventh-grade and eighth-grade boys basketball teams both won team titles this past weekend at Ole Miss’ summer camp. The seventh-graders defeated Briarwood of Birmingham, Ala., 32-24 and finished with a 9-1 record during the three-day tournament. Oxford’s eighth-grade Chargers defeated Loyd Star 54-42 in the title game and finished 8-2 overall. (June 18, 2012, Page 6)
Chargers capture title at OMS Relays
The Oxford Middle School track teams produced successful results at Tuesday’s OMS Relays held at Bobby Holcomb Field on the OHS campus.
The Lady Chargers had five first-place finishes, while the Chargers had two. The Chargers finished first, second or third in 15 overall events and ended up being first with 64 points.
The Lady Chargers finished second overall in the girl’s meet. (April 12, 2012, Page 7)
OMS stamps ticket to title game
The Oxford Middle School Chargers can scratch off another goal from their preseason checklist.
Thanks to dominant pitching from starter Houston Roth and an overpowering offense, the Chargers earned a 16-1 victory over Marshall Academy on Monday to advance to the Tri-Lakes Conference title game. (April 10, 2012, Page 8)
