They’re ready to defend their title

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer The reigning Oakland Activities Association White Division champions, the Oxford Wildcats cheer team is looking to continue their success in the second year of Alanna Weber’s second stint as the program’s head coach. Assisted by Kelly Westbrook, the Lady Wildcats will continue to reside in the OAA White in […]

Cheerleaders ready to defend title

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Winning two of the three league meets in 2018-19, the Oxford Wildcats cheerleading team was able to claim the Oakland Athletic Association (OAA )White title in the first year of Alanna Weber’s second stint as the program’s head coach. Returning to Oxford following stops at South Lyon, Clawson and […]

8th grade ‘Blue’ team posts perfect record

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer With a finishing touch on a sparkling season, the Oxford Middle School eighth grade girls’ Blue basketball team defeated the Gold team, 32-10, Oct. 30 at the Ian Smith Gymnasium on the campus of Oxford High School. Led by head coach Tim Collins and assistant Meagan Roy, the girls […]

Lady Wildcats looking upward on the hardwood

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Entering her fourth season at the helm, Oxford Wildcats girls’ basketball head coach Rachel Bryer has enjoyed seeing steady improvement from her program throughout her first three years. After winning eight games in her first season in 2016-17, the Wildcats reached the 15-win plateau each of the last two […]

Six earn postseason honors

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Not necessarily reflected in their 10-10 record, the Oxford Wildcat boys’ soccer team outscored their opponents, 52-29, throughout the course of play this season. Featuring a high-powered offensive attack, the Wildcats tallied at least five goals in six different games. Concluding their season on Oct. 17 by narrowly falling […]

Swimmers qualify for state meet

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Competing in the Oakland Activities Association White prelims at Lake Orion High School on Nov. 8, two Oxford Lady Wildcats qualified for the Michigan High School Athletic Association State Meet on Nov. 22-23. Posting a time of 25.09, senior Ashlee Weltyk, a team captain, qualified in the 50-meter freestyle. […]

Spikers fall to Lake Orion in district final

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Racing past the Waterford Kettering Captains in three sets on Nov. 6, the Oxford Wildcats volleyball team set up a district final showdown with their border rival, the Lake Orion Dragons, last Thursday. Having split their previous two meetings this season, the rubber match would take place on the […]

‘Cats deliver top-five performances at Regionals

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer Putting finishing touches on strong seasons, the Oxford Wildcats cross country teams competed in a Michigan High School Athletic Association Regional Meet at Goodells County Park on Oct. 26. Totaling 132 points, the boys’ team finished fifth among 16 schools. Qualifying for the MHSAA State Meet on Nov. 2, […]

Spikers build momentum entering districts

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer Competing in a quad at West Bloomfield High School on Oct. 29, the Oxford Wildcats volleyball team built some momentum for the postseason by sweeping their three opponents. Wrapping up their regular season at 26-17-2, Oxford begins Michigan High School Athletic Association district play tonight (Nov. 6) vs. Waterford […]

OMS cagers complete strong campaigns

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer A rare opportunity for the girls to compete on the Oxford High School floor, the Oxford Middle School seventh and eighth grade Blue and Gold girls’ basketball teams rounded out their seasons by facing each other on Wednesday, Oct. 30. In the first game of the evening, the Blue […]

1 34 35 36 37 38 82