Lady Trojans defeat Oxford in 5A playoffs
Oxford’s stay in the MHSAA Class 5A softball playoffs came to an end Friday with a 17-1 loss to New Hope. The Lady Chargers’ season ended with a 7-16 overall record, while the Lady Trojans improved to 26-1. Despite losing the series, OHS coach Steve Blackmon thought his team showed improvement during the season and the series with the Lady Trojans, regarded as the top team in the state, gives him an idea of what needs to be accomplished moving forward. (April 29, 2013, Page 4B)
Lady Trojans leave no hope for OHS
After sweeping Ridgeland in the first round round of the MHSAA Class 5A state softball playoffs last weekend, the Oxford Lady Chargers hosted the New Hope Lady Trojans in the next round Thursday night. (more…) (April 26, 2013, Page 10A)
OHS sweeps Ridgeland in 5A playoffs
Steve Blackmon got a first over the weekend from his Oxford Lady Chargers with back-to-back complete games. (more…) (April 22, 2013, Page 8)
Saltillo stalls Oxford’s title hopes
Oxford’s goal of winning the Division 2-5A softball title will have to wait until Thursday’s meeting with Saltillo. The visiting Lady Tigers took an early 2-0 lead on the Lady Chargers and then broke a 2-2 tie in the top of the sixth en route to a 3-2 win at OHS Monday night. (more…) (April 9, 2013, Page 9)
Lady Chargers remain unbeaten in 2-5A softball
Two five-run innings on offense helped lift the Oxford Lady Chargers to a 13-10 win over West Point Tuesday night. (more…) (April 3, 2013, Page 9)
Complete effort leads LHS past Oxford
Lafayette bounced back in a big way Thursday evening at Oxford.
After dropping their last two division games, the Lady Commodores pieced together a near perfect effort to up-end crosstown rival Oxford 9-1 on the road.
WVHS softball tops Oxford
The Water Valley softball team bested Oxford 9-4 on Wednesday. Walks and errors hurt the Lady Chargers in the area matchup. (more…) (March 28, 2013, Page 8)
Lady Chargers roll past West Point
Led by Ciara Steward in the pitching circle and Nikki Grilliette at the plate, the Oxford Lady Chargers defeated West Point 5-1. (more…) (March 27, 2013, Page 9)
Lady Chargers rally to top Myrtle
A three-run fifth inning helped lift the Oxford Lady Chargers to a 5-4 win over Myrtle Tuesday night at home. (more…) (March 20, 2013, Page 11)
Whitten whitewashes Lady Chargers
Friday night’s Crosstown Classic softball game with Oxford came down to the pitching of Lafayette’s Brooke Whitten. While the Lady Commodores got a couple of key insurance runs late in the 6-0 win, Whitten really didn’t need much help based on the effort she gave in the pitching circle. (more…) (March 11, 2013, Page 3B)
