Middle, high school students merge for first concert
An hour-long string concert held at the Paris-Yates Chapel on the University of Mississippi campus Monday featured music students from both Oxford Middle and Oxford High schools. (October 7, 2011, Page 1B)
OMS Chargers whack Warriors
SENATOBIA — A clean sweep. That’s what the Oxford seventh- and eighth-grade football teams earned Thursday with wins over Senatobia.
The seventh-grade Chargers started the doubleheader with a 30-14 win, while the eighth-grade Chargers won the nightcap 34-8. (September 23, 2011, Page 7A)
Chargers blank New Albany
Early scoring and consistency putting points on the scoreboard throughout the contest allowed the seventh-grade Oxford Chargers to post a 40-0 win over New Albany on Tuesday night at Bobby Holcomb Field.
Head coach Mike Hardwick saw almost his entire roster see action, which includes approximately 70 players. Hardwick also got to see his defense perform at a high level after wanting the unit to pick things up. (September 14, 2011, Page 7)
OMS takes two from SP Tigers
BATESVILLE — The Oxford Middle School football squads made quick work of South Panola on the road Thursday with the seventh-grade squad claiming a 20-8 victory, while the eighth-grade Chargers earned a 14-8 victory. (September 9, 2011, Page 9A)
Oxford, Lafayette both win in middle school clash
The crosstown rivalry between those in the Lafayette and Oxford School Districts knows no bounds and does not discriminate by age group.
Tuesday’s action on the gridiron proved that when the Oxford seventh graders claimed a 20-8 victory, while the Lafayette eighth-grade squad was able to hold on for a big 20-16 win. (August 31, 2011, Page 6A)
Oxford, Water Valley take part in Football Fest
Oxford Middle School’s Fall Football Fest turned out to be a positive for both the seventh and eighth graders on the field Saturday. Five other schools joined Oxford in the tournament held at Ole Miss’ Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
The games were used to help teams work on fundamentals and fine tune offensive and defensive systems. Water Valley, Charleston, Center Hill, Grenada and Pontotoc played in the inaugural event. (more…) (August 29, 2011, Page 2B)
OMS building program back on track
After a slight delay, the Oxford School Board approved the $3.4 million project to demolish the current Oxford Middle School gym, rebuild and add classroom space. (July 12, 2011, Page 12)
OMS hoops ends successful summer
The Oxford Middle School hoops squads had a successful summer. The seventh-graders went 2-0 in yesterday’s Oxford Shootout tournament against North Delta and Kirk Academy to finish the summer with an 8-2 record, while the eighth-grade squad also went 2-0 against the same opponents to post a 16-1 record for the summer. (June 29, 2011, Page 7)
Swindall will lead 8th-grade Chargers
Perry Swindall just couldn’t stay away from the football field.
Swindall had left the coaching ranks after two seasons at LaFayette (Ga.) and relocated his family to Oxford to be able to watch his son, Evan, play for Ole Miss. (more…) (June 28, 2011, Page 7)
Oxford 8th graders go 2-1 in tourney
The Oxford Middle School eighth-grade boys team went 2-1 in a tournament held at Hickory Flat on Thursday. The Chargers beat Tupelo 37-31 and Starkville 47-35 and lost 35-32 to Corinth. Oxford’s entire middle school roster will return to action for the final time on Tuesday with a home game at the middle school. (June 24, 2011, Page 6A)
