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Week 8 Preview: Blue Devils, Chargers look to better postseason standing; Dores trying to get in
Everything is still in front of Lafayette, Oxford and Water Valley as the regular football season is nearing its conclusion. The Blue Devils and Chargers ... Read more
9 hours ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford swimming prepares for Class II state meet
The high school swimming season will reach its conclusion this weekend with the Class II state championship meet in Tupelo. Oxford’s girls team has a ... Read more
1 day ago by Jake Thompson.
Ole Miss continues to deal with COVID-19 as new cases arise
Ole Miss was down two key defensive players last week against Arkansas and could possibly be without more against Auburn on Saturday. Last Wednesday, Lane ... Read more
2 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Matt Corral: “No excuses” for Arkansas performance
Matt Corral had his worst performance in an Ole Miss jersey at Arkansas on Saturday, and the quarterback is not putting the blame on anyone ... Read more
2 days ago by Jake Thompson.
This week in prep sports (Oct. 19-24)
LAFAYETTE Friday (Oct. 23) Football at New Hope, 7 p.m. OXFORD Friday (Oct. 23) Football vs. Olive Branch, 7 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 24) Girls ... Read more
2 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Corral, Ole Miss offense falters in loss to Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Ole Miss has needed its offense to pitch a near perfect game every week to make up for its leaky defense, neither ... Read more
4 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Water Valley Clinches Playoff Spot with 34-14 Win
HOLLY SPRINGS– Water Valley came into Friday’s game with Holly Springs with a playoff spot on the line. If the Blue Devils defeated the Hawks, ... Read more
5 days ago by Jacob Palmer.
Oxford dominates Horn Lake to clinch postseason berth
In a season full of uncertainty, there is one thing Oxford is certain of: they will get the opportunity to defend their Class 6A state ... Read more
5 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Dores cruise through Saltillo in region play
SALTILLO — Just like last week, it took a while before the Lafayette Commodores could really get comfortable with their lead. Also last week, second ... Read more
5 days ago by Oxford Eagle Contributors.
Alabama coach Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19
The Southeastern Conference keeps taking hits with COVID-19 this week. Alabama announced on Wednesday that head coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne had ... Read more
7 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Ole Miss having “issues” with COVID-19 for first time since fall camp
COVID-19 has affected several Southeastern Conference teams this week, and Ole Miss is the latest to be added to the list. During his Wednesday press ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
Week 7 Preview: Playoff berths on the line for Chargers, Blue Devils
This summer, the prospect of football being played at any level this fall felt like cautious optimism, but the calendar has turned to October and ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford volleyball sweeps Starkville to advance in 6A playoffs
When Oxford volleyball played Starkville on Sept. 12, the Yellowjackets got the better of a depleted Chargers’ roster in a 2-0 victory. A month later, ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
NOTEBOOK: Lane Kiffin dismisses signal-stealing claim
Lane Kiffin gave his former boss and Alabama head coach Nick Saban a scare in Ole Miss’s 63-48 loss to the No. 2 Crimson Tide ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
This week in prep sports (Oct. 12-17)
LAFAYETTE Friday (Oct. 16): Football at Saltillo, 7 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 17): Cross-Country at Senatobia Meet, 9 a.m. OXFORD Tuesday (Oct. 13): Volleyball vs. ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
Ole Miss falls to No. 2 Alabama in a showcase of offense
For anyone who is a fan of defense, Ole Miss’ game against No. 2 Alabama on Saturday was not for them. Offenses put on a ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jake Thompson.
Ole Miss welcomes No. 2 Alabama as Kiffin looks to make history
It may be improbable. It may be impossible. Lane Kiffin may say there is not an advantage or that it does not mean anything, but ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jake Thompson.
Lafayette edges out Center Hill for key 1-5A win
OLIVE BRANCH — When preparing for Center Hill and its triple-option offense it is a challenge for teams during a normal week, but for Lafayette ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jake Thompson.
Water Valley rallies back to stay perfect in region play
By Jacob Palmer WATER VALLEY- The second game of division play came a little earlier than expected for Water Valley and Independence this week as ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Oxford Eagle Contributors.
Ole Miss – Alabama kickoff time moved back due to Hurricane Delta
While talk about moving Ole Miss’ game against No. 2 Alabama due to the potential threat of Hurricane Delta took place on Wednesday and Thursday ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jake Thompson.
Ole Miss – Alabama game could be rescheduled due to Hurricane Delta
Hurricane Delta is barrelling towards the Gulf Coast and could potentially affect Ole Miss’ game against No. 2 Alabama on Saturday. The school as well ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jake Thompson.
Week 6 Preview: COVID-19, Hurricane Delta creates scheduling changes
A pandemic and a potential natural disaster has altered the Week 6 schedule for MHSAA football. Oxford is getting the week off after their scheduled ... Read more