Chargers clip Jackets to win 5A series
There have been bigger crowds turn out to watch games in the history of Oxford-University Stadium but the atmosphere and the post-game celebration demonstrated by the Oxford Chargers on Monday is going to be hard for the Ole Miss Rebels to top. Playing their first game in O-U Stadium since 2004, the Chargers defeated Starkville 3-1 in the decisive third game of a best-of-three MHSAA Class 5A series. (more…) (May 7, 2013, Page 8)
OHS-Starkville series has been pretty intense
COLUMN: Ole Miss and Mississippi State will meet each other in their annual three-game series later this week at Oxford-University Stadium. But before the Rebels and Bulldogs lock up Friday night, the two high school baseball teams from each city will play a third and decisive game tonight at O-U Stadium. Fitting huh? (more…) (May 6, 2013, Page 6A)
Pregame scuffle fuels Oxford’s win
STARKVILLE — Extra motivation wasn’t needed from the Oxford Chargers heading into Game 2 of their MHSAA Class 5A series with the Starkville Yellowjackets at Carlisle Field Thursday night. Having lost 6-5 in the opener at home Tuesday, the Chargers knew that a loss would end their season. (more…) (May 3, 2013, Page 9A)
Jackets top Chargers 6-5 at home
The momentum gained by the Oxford Chargers with two impressive wins over the weekend came to an abrupt halt Tuesday at Edwin Moak Field. Oxford failed to score with the bases loaded three times in the first game of its best-of-three MHSAA Class 5A playoff series with Starkville and the end result was a 6-5 setback. (more…) (May 1, 2013, Page 8)
Chargers move up 5A series with Starkville
There won’t be an extra few days to bask in a strong finish to the regular season for the Oxford Chargers. Instead of opening their MHSAA Class 5A playoffs against Starkville on Thursday, the best-of-three series between the two has been moved up to tonight at Edwin Moak Field at 6. (more…) (April 30, 2013, Page 8)
Chargers capture 5A North Half title
Oxford advanced to a sixth straight state championship in tennis by defeating Starkville 6-1 Friday afternoon. Rain forced the match to be played indoors at the Gillom Sports Center. OHS won mixed doubles, No. 1 boys doubles and No. 1 girls doubles first before capturing the match at No. 2 boys doubles. (more…) (April 29, 2013, Page 4B)
Chargers make history by taking sting out of Jackets
Instead of letting history repeat itself Tuesday night, the Oxford Chargers made history.
Hosting the very same Starkville Yellowjackets squad that eliminated them a year ago en route to a state title, the Chargers returned the favor. (more…) (January 30, 2013, Page 6)
Oxford’s stuns Starkville to head to 5A title game
VIDEO BLOG: The Oxford Chargers made history Tuesday night when they knocked off Starkville 3-1 on a gusty night at Bobby Holcomb Field.
The win sends the Chargers to their first ever MHSAA Class 5A title. (more…) (January 30, 2013)
Starkville takes down Lady Chargers
STARKVILLE — Oxford’s stay in the MHSAA Class 5A girls soccer playoffs didn’t produce the kind of results coach Laura Flint had become more accustomed to the last half of the season. (more…) (January 23, 2013, Page 2B)
Jackets stop OHS short of goal
STARKVILLE — Oxford’s goal of matching up with West Point in the MHSAA Class 5A North Half title game next week was derailed Friday night. While West Point defeated Ridgeland to reach the contest that determines half of the 5A title matchup in Jackson, the Chargers were beaten 28-7 by the Starkville Yellowjackets to end their season. (more…) (November 19, 2012, Page 3B)
