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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer In their final game of the 2019 season, the Oxford Wildcats varsity football team traveled to Oak Park to battle the Knights on Oct. 25. Falling behind 15-0 in the first quarter, Oxford had a difficult time in the brisk conditions and ended up losing 35-7. Scoring twice and […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer Rounding out league play, the Oxford Wildcat volleyball team traveled to Beverly Hills and dispatched the Groves Falcons in four-sets on Oct. 17. Winning the first set, 25-22, Oxford pulled away in the second set, 25-18. After the Falcons took set number three, 25-23, the Wildcats sealed the deal […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer While the Oxford Wildcats boys’ tennis team wrapped up their season in Michigan High School Athletic Association district play at Clarkston High School on Oct. 10, head coach Ryan Ruzziconi’s group received plenty of recognition in the postseason award voting. Compiling a team grade point average of over 3.7, […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer On the heels of an up-and-down regular season, the Oxford Wildcats boys’ soccer team made a strong statement in their Michigan High School Athletic Association district-opener at Brendel Elementary School in Grand Blanc vs. Swartz Creek on Oct. 15. Jumping out to a 5-0 halftime lead, the Wildcats easily […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer Competing in the Oakland Activities Association Red Division championship meet at Clintonwood Park in Clarkston on Oct. 17, the Oxford Wildcats boys’ cross country team took home a fourth-place finish, while the girls’ totaled a fifth-place showing. Scoring 88 points, the boys finished just five points behind the Lake […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer During their final home game of the season, the Oxford Wildcats varsity football team hosted the West Bloomfield Lakers on Oct. 18. Honoring the parents of all senior players prior to the game, the school also had a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations UH-60 Black […]