Oxford Chargers fall to Tupelo
Published 10:44 pm Friday, September 20, 2024
Oxford’s linebacker Jai Johnson (3) reacts after a fumble recovery against Tupelo in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s head coach Chris Cutcliffe signals to decline a penalty against Tupelo in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s quarterback Drew Dean (14) runs the ball for a first down against Tupelo in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s quarterback Drew Dean (14) runs the ball for a first down against Tupelo in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s head coach Chris Cutcliffe watches from the sideline against Tupelo in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s quarterback Drew Dean (14) hands the ball off to Oxford’s running back Hudson Maxcy (17) during the second half against Tupelo in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s linebacker Jarvis Dunn (16) sacks the Tupelo quarterback during the second half in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s defensive back Ja'lyen Judson (9) tackles the Tupelo running back during the second half in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s wide receiver Kingston Gregory (12) runs the ball against Tupelo during the first half in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s quarterback Drew Dean (14) passes the ball against Tupelo during the first half in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s wide receiver Levi Blount (8) is tackled after a catch against Tupelo during the first half in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s defensive back Ja'lyen Judson (9) tackles Tupelo running back during the first half in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s quarterback Drew Dean (14) scrambles in the back field against Tupelo during the first half in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s quarterback Drew Dean (14) runs the ball against Tupelo during the first half in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s defensive back Bryant Mix (6) and Oxford’s linebacker Jai Johnson (3) tackle Tupelo running back during the first half in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s linebacker Jai Johnson (3) tackles the Tupelo running back during the first half in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s linebacker Jai Johnson (3) tackles the Tupelo running back during the first half in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s quarterback Drew Dean (14) passes the ball during the first half against Tupelo in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
Oxford’s quarterback Drew Dean (14) passes the ball during the first half against Tupelo in Tupelo, Miss. on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
By Myra Bean
Sports writer
The power battle between Oxford and Tupelo did not really manifest Friday night as Tupelo cruised 34-10 in the 7A matchup.
All of Oxford’s points came in the second quarter when Oxford recovered a fumble on the Tupelo 25 at the 4:45 mark. Quarterback Drew Dean hit wide receiver Levi Blount on a 19-yard touchdown pass. Michael Thompson kicked the point after to cut the lead 13-7.
Thompson added a 33-yard field goal as time expired in the half. The field goal was first a 23-yard try which he made but a holding penalty pushed the ball back.
In the second half, the Chargers could not put together a sustained drive to make a difference against their rival’s defense.
Logging some defensive tackles, tackles for loss, sacks, pass breakups and quarterback hurries were Ja’lyen Judson, Jarvis Dunn, Demaire Frierson, Bryant Mix, Brown Dennis, Fisher Giles, Traviyon Dudley, Xaiden Smith, Detario Scott and Nathan Stewart.
The Chargers (1-3) will open conference play at home next Friday hosting Starkville (3-1) who lost to Louisville 42-41 tonight.
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