By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Jumping into the thick of it before the calendar even struck Thanksgiving, the Oxford/Avondale United hockey program opened their season with three games in a four-day span from Nov. 22 to Nov. 25. Traveling to the Kensington Valley Ice House in Brighton to battle the Walled Lake Western Warriors […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Reaching the 15-win mark in each of the last two seasons, the 2019-20 Oxford High School girls’ varsity basketball team has a high bar to live up to. While the team only has three seniors, head coach Rachel Bryer knows the trio will play a large role in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]