By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Initially scheduled for a three-game week, the Oxford Wildcats boys’ basketball team’s tilt with the Troy Athens Red Hawks at the Ian Smith Gymnasium on February 16 was postponed due to inclement weather, leaving the program with just two games last week, both on the road. On February 19, […]
With the first week of competition under the belts, both the boys and girls bowling teams came out on top — going undefeated in league play. The Wildcats downed both Clarkston and Avondale. Both teams are now 2-0 in the Oakland Athletic Association’s Red Division. The girls are 3-0 overall, the boys 3-1. In addition, […]
“JT continues to topple all obstacles in his way. His attitude and effort through this non typical season have been top notch. My favorite discussion we’ve had was his desire to drive the team as a whole this season. Jack knows the only force strong enough to stop him is himself. He will be ready […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Featuring 12 seniors on their 23-player roster, the 2020-21 Oxford Avondale United (OAU) hockey team is the most experienced head coach Derek Billis has had in his three-year tenure. Beginning their season with back-to-back road contests, the first of which came on February 10 at the Hartland Sports Center […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Wildcats girls’ basketball team bookended their first week of the season with losses to Rochester on February 9 and Farmington four days later, but the home game in the middle, which came on February 12, was a major positive. Jumping out to an early lead, propelled by […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Two days after opening their campaign on February 9 with an overtime victory over the Rochester Falcons, the Oxford Wildcats boys’ basketball team hit the road for the first time on February 11 to battle the Berkley Bears, an Oakland Activities Association (OAA) Blue Division opponent. A low-scoring […]
“Mason has been selected as a captain and he’s had an incredible off-season as well as a start to the season. He’s a returning starter and has been instrumental in leading this team during this difficult situation. Mason is basically an all A student and he sets high goals for himself as an athlete and […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer A vital piece in Oxford capturing their first league title in five years in 2020, senior Zach Townsend will graduate as one of the most accomplished soccer players in school history. Playing three years for the varsity team, he twice earned All-Oakland Activities Association (OAA) and All-Region honors and […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer A little more than two months after their game schedules traditionally start, Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced February 4 contact winter sports could begin their seasons this week. Basketball and hockey were given the green light to compete beginning Monday, February 8, while cheerleading and wrestling can proceed on […]
Collin Massie – Boy’s Bowling Collin has recently signed his letter of intent to Spring Arbor University. “Collin puts a lot of time and effort into working on his bowling skills. He is a true student of the game. He has been a member of the program since 6th grade and excelled at every level.” […]