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OPENING CHARGE: Oxford stages another comeback to defeat Brandon

The journey to a third straight state championship game started on Friday for the two-time reigning and defending…

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Football Preview 2021 – The Magazine

The keepsake printed edition of our Football Preview 2021 will be in the newspaper on Wednesday, but you…

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Oxford Eagle Sports Break: Episode 1

Welcome to the Oxford Eagle Sports Break sponsored by Endurance Physical Therapy. This is a new addition to…

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Oxford volleyball remains undefeated with sweep of Starkville

The Oxford volleyball team is having one of the better starts to a season since winning it all…

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Kicking Off: Lafayette, Oxford and Water Valley set to open 2021 season

The journey to Jackson and Veterans Memorial Stadium in early December starts Friday and brings key early-season matchups…

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This Week in Prep Sports (Aug. 23-28)

LAFAYETTE Tuesday (Aug. 24) Volleyball vs. Hickory Flat (JV at 5 p.m.; Varsity at 6 p.m.) Thursday (Aug.…

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Defense shines in Oxford’s win over Horn Lake in jamboree

While it was only two quarters in a preseason jamboree, the Oxford defense looked to be in midseason…

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Bianco has career night as Oxford volleyball continues early season success

Catherine Bianco has been a pivotal piece of Oxford volleyball’s success on the court and on Thursday she…

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MHSAA amends rule regarding virtual-only schools

The Mississippi High School Activities Association amended their rule on Monday regarding schools that transition to a virtual-only…

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This Week in Prep Sports (Aug. 16-21)

LAFAYETTE Monday (Aug. 16): Volleyball vs. South Panola (JV 5 p.m.; Varsity at 6 p.m.) Tuesday (Aug. 17):…

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“IT FEELS AMAZING”: Shelby McEwen set to compete in first Olympics

When Shelby McEwen lines up to take his first jump in Tokyo this week, it will be the…

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JUMP OXFORD JUMP: City holds send-off parade for hometown Olympians

For the first time in history, the City of Oxford has two of its own competing in the…

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Kyle Long bringing his winning ways at East Central to Oxford’s softball program

For the past 12 years Kyle Long helped continue the success of East Central’s softball program, now he…

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City to hold Olympic send-off parade for Oxford’s Sam Kendricks and Shelby McEwen

The City of Oxford is planning to send its two Olympians off to Tokyo in style. During its…

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WELCOME BACK: Hoggard “excited” about returning to lead Oxford baseball

Cade Hoggard is very familiar with the tradition and expectations of championships that the Oxford baseball program has…

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Area football teams “not taking for granted” spring and summer practices

This time last year, high school football programs faced a lot of uncertainty regarding the status of the…

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Oxford names new baseball and softball head coaches

Oxford has found their next head coaches to the lead the baseball and softball programs. The Oxford School…

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2021 EAGLE All-Area Baseball Team: Moving out of “comfort zone,” Oxford’s Crumpton named Player of the Year

When Kelly Crumpton moved to Oxford he had never hit in the leadoff spot before, but that quickly…

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2021 EAGLE All-AREA SOFTBALL TEAM: Lafayette’s Davis earns Player of the Year honor

After losing out on the 2020 season, area softball teams did not take the 2021 season for granted.…

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Baughman, Beard tapped to lead OHS activities

The Oxford High School athletic department is seeing some major changes this summer. Current athletic director Mike Martin…

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Oxford football show progress in spring game victory over Southaven

By Jared Redding Certain question marks may remain in particular areas for the 2021 Oxford Chargers, but head…

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Lafayette and Oxford tennis land several on MAC all-star rosters

The Lafayette and Oxford tennis teams will be well represented in next month’s Mississippi Association of Coaches all-star…