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, […]
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 […]