Jake Finnen, Author at The Oxford Eagle

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Water Valley storms back, defeats South Pontotoc to advance in 3A playoffs

Water Valley did more than win their playoff game against the South Pontotoc. Fifty unanswered points and a 24-hour postponement made head coach Brad Embry, ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Sunday, November 5, 2017 7:59 am

Lafayette Sports

Olive Branch rallies to defeat, muddy Lafayette’s postseason picture

OLIVE BRANCH – The weather was an immediate factor in the Lafayette Commodores’  20-9 loss to the Olive Branch Conquistadors , but Lafayette still managed ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Saturday, October 28, 2017 9:58 am

Sports

Water Valley clinches playoff berth with rout of Independence

COLDWATER – Another Friday night and another dominating Water Valley victory. This time a massive 64-28 win over the Independence Wildcats puts the Blue Devils ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Saturday, October 21, 2017 8:40 am

Sports

Water Valley keeps rolling in rout of Coahoma AHS

WATER VALLEY – Water Valley continued to stay hot as the temperatures begin to cool off. The Blue Devils remained perfect in Region 2-3A with ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Saturday, October 14, 2017 7:46 am

Sports

Water Valley suffers second straight loss to Winona

WINONA – It was another tough loss on the road for Water Valley, falling 35-19 to Winona in their final non-region game of the season. ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Friday, September 22, 2017 11:00 pm

Oxford Sports

Oxford hands Pontotoc their first loss of the season in shut out

The Oxford played the Pontotoc for the first time since 2004. It was also the first time Pontotoc was playing a Class 6A team. Two ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Saturday, September 16, 2017 12:33 am

Sports

Water Valley stays hot in rout of J.Z. George

WATER VALLEY – For the second straight week, the Water Devil Blue Devils beat their opponent by 30 points or more. This time, the J. ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Friday, September 1, 2017 11:15 pm

Sports

Water Valley claims Railroad trophy in rout of Coffeeville

WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Blue Devils took little time to start their home opener off right. Within the first few minutes, the Blue ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Saturday, August 26, 2017 7:49 am

Oxford Sports

Oxford baseball drops pitchers’ duel to Lewisburg as series evens

LEWISBURG — In a pitchers’ duel between Bryce Brock and Carson Stinnett, the Oxford Chargers’ Game 2 performance Saturday was opposite of their Game 1, ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Sunday, May 7, 2017 12:34 am

Oxford Sports

Oxford baseball eases past Lewisburg for series lead

The Oxford Chargers were set to take on the Lewisburg Patriots on Thursday, but a rainout caused the game to be pushed back to Friday ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Saturday, May 6, 2017 11:19 am

Oxford Sports

Oxford boys basketball falls in 2-5A title game, earns No. 2 seed for 5A playoffs

COLUMBUS – Oxford High boy’s basketball team had a diffulcult task ahead of them, beating the New Hope Trojans for the third time this season. ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Saturday, February 18, 2017 11:34 am

News

Oxford girls basketball downs Saltillo, clinches playoff berth

  COLUMBUS — In an important Region 2-5A tournament game Thursday night against Saltillo, the Oxford Lady Chargers beat the Tigers 52-36. It was a ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Friday, February 17, 2017 12:04 am

Oxford Sports

Oxford boys soccer wins 5A state title in shutout to cap Chargers’ historic day

MADISON — Much like the rest of the playoffs for the Oxford boys’ soccer team, good defense was the backbone of their success Saturday. On ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Saturday, February 4, 2017 10:08 pm

Oxford Sports

Oxford girls soccer finishes perfect season with repeat

MADISON — The championship game started off exactly how the Lady Chargers of Oxford wanted. Finishing off the perfect season in style, both the offense ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Saturday, February 4, 2017 10:06 pm

Oxford Sports

Oxford boys soccer defeats Ridgeland for North Half berth

RIDGELAND – In a neutral playoff game, the Oxford Chargers took on the Ridgeland Titans in a hard-fought game, that ended with a Charger victory, ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Saturday, January 28, 2017 8:22 pm

Oxford Sports

Oxford basketball cruises to first-day wins in “O” Town Showdown, splits on final day

The opening night of the “O” Town Showdown on Friday could not have started any better when the Oxford Lady Chargers beat Jackson Prep 38-21. ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Saturday, December 10, 2016 12:13 pm

Sports

Water Valley’s season comes to an end in loss to M.S. Palmer

WATER VALLEY – With playoffs on the line, the Water Valley Blue Devils needed a win against Marks Palmer to ensure a postseason berth. They ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Friday, October 28, 2016 11:29 pm

Oxford Sports

Oxford tops Clarksdale for fourth straight win

CLARKSDALE- Friday night in Clarksdale was the scene for a Region 1-5A clash between two very talented teams. The Clarksdale defense, known for keeping their opponents from ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Saturday, October 22, 2016 12:21 am

Sports

Water Valley’s struggles continue in loss at North Panola

NORTH PANOLA – The stands were filled with fans for North Panola’s homecoming game against the Water Valley Blue Devils. The field dampened from rainfall ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Saturday, October 15, 2016 12:21 am

Sports

Water Valley falls at Independence for sixth straight loss

INDEPENDENCE — The Water Valley Blue Devils knew they were going to have to fight to come out with a win against the Independence Wildcats ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Friday, October 7, 2016 11:45 pm

Sports

Water Valley opens region play with loss to Charleston

WATER VALLEY — The Blue Devils of Water Valley faced a tough Charleston Tigers team that was coming off a rough loss against Lafayette High ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Friday, September 30, 2016 11:21 pm

Sports

Water Valley falls to Winona, drops fourth straight

WATER VALLEY — Friday night was homecoming for the Water Valley Blue Devils, and they took on the Winona Tigers at Bobby Clark Field. Unfortunately ... Read more

by Jake Finnen, Friday, September 23, 2016 11:10 pm

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