Two generations of Wildcat quarterbacks discuss their time on and off the field

Two generations of Wildcat quarterbacks discuss their time on and off the field

Class of 1995’s Mike Hendrix and his son, 2026’s Jack Hendrix By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — “Just for the record, he’s way better than I was,” former Oxford Wildcat quarterback Mike Hendrix said about his son Jack – an Oxford High School junior and the Wildcat’s starting quarterback. “I think at […]

Oxford football routs Harper Woods, 38-0, in home opener

Oxford football routs Harper Woods, 38-0, in home opener

By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — It did not take the Wildcats varsity football team long to establish themselves in their home opener on Friday, putting six points on the scoreboard less than five minutes into the game against the Harper Woods Pioneers. That’s all Oxford would need on their way to a […]

OHS varsity dance team fired up to perform this season

OHS varsity dance team fired up to perform this season

WILDCAT DANCE TEAM — The Oxford High School varsity dance team is all fired up to perform this season. Look for the team at halftime at football games this Fall and at sporting and school events throughout the year. Front row (from left): Gabby Werner, Alysse Avey, Logan Shaver (Captain), Makenzie Malinich, Skye Jahlas. Second […]

Pickleball courts reopened at Seymour Lake Twp. Park

Pickleball courts reopened at Seymour Lake Twp. Park

Workers put the finishing touches on the pickleball courts at Seymour Lake Twp. Park. The courts reopened Friday afternoon. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio/Oxford Twp. The pickleball courts at Seymour Lake Township Park reopened on Aug. 23 after Goddard Sport Surfaces finished restriping and painting the courts. “Thanks to Goddard’s work and the new portable net […]

Local cyclist races for world championship this October

Local cyclist races for world championship this October

Fundraiser Sept. 6 at Opa Food & Spirits By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com For Nathaniel Langlie, representing the United States runs in the family. This October, just over 40 years after his mother, Mary, competed as a race walker during the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, Langlie, who works at Main Street Bicycles in […]

The Wildcats prepare to take to the Gridiron

The Wildcats prepare to take to the Gridiron

2024 season is about ‘identity’, coach says By Jim Newell Managing Editor Oxford Twp. — The Oxford varsity football team returned to the field on Aug. 12 and spent last week conditioning, running drills and plays in preparation for the 2024 season. Oxford head coach Zach Line, who is in his fifth season with the […]

County champ Taryn Moore sets sights on breaking her own records

County champ Taryn Moore sets sights on breaking her own records

OMS eighth grader holds two county track titles By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com Oxford — As Taryn Moore heads into eighth grade this week, she has her goals set to break her own records and win meets. Moore, an Oxford Middle School student, wrapped up her seventh grade year as champion in the […]

Are you ready for some Wildcat football?

The Oxford High School varsity football players took to the field on Monday, the first day of practice of the season. The Wildcats open the season on the road against Utica Eisenhower at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29. Photos by C.J. Carnacchio/Oxford Twp.