Oxford’s varsity football team showed no mercy on the gridiron Sept. 28 as the Wildcats tore Rochester Stoney Creek to pieces, strutting away with a 42-6 victory and putting a severe damper on the Cougars’ homecoming festivities For the Cats, it was a chance to wash away the bitter taste of the 17-8 defeat they […]
Wildcat soccer brought two wins home this week as the team prepares for the end of the season. After this week, just five games stand between the Wildcats and the beginning of district finals. The team took a big 4-1 win over Anchor Bay away on Sept. 27. Midfielder Christopher Escalante, forward Zachary Townsend, midfielder […]
Oxford’s varsity cross country team raced against fellow OAA red division teams in the second Jamboree of the season on Sept. 25, which was held at Lake Orion High School. The runners held the higher placement they earned last week, with the boys making particular improvement in moving near the top of the pack. Seniors […]
Oxford’s swimmers and divers took a tough loss against OAA red division swimmers from Birmingham Groves Sept. 27. Oxford, an OAA white team, won some competitions and had some higher finishes, but were unable to capture a win in its home pool. In the relay races, Oxford claimed one win in the 200 Medley Relay […]
Despite a strong effort, the Wildcat tennis team dropped a match at home against Royal Oak 5-3 on Sept. 27. Oxford took home wins from two singles matches and had a lone doubles win. Senior Lauren Opalewski grabbed the No. 1 Singles match in two sets with scores of 6-1 and 6-2. Junior Trevor Wallace […]
Five Oxford High School graduates known for their athletic prowess were inducted into the Wildcats’ Hall of Fame Friday evening prior to the football game. The inductees were: Larry Spencer – Class of 1955 Spencer played and excelled on the football, basketball, baseball and track teams for the Wildcats. In four years, Spencer earned 15 […]
By Cody Wright — Football Correspondent Rochester Adams rolled into town Friday night and handed Oxford’s varsity football team its second loss of the season in a 17-8 game. The game was scoreless until the second quarter. With the Cats starting on Adams’ 38-yard line, a strong offensive run by Trent Myre, and a beautiful pass […]
Though the Wildcats put up a strong effort at home on Sept. 20 against the visiting Brandon Blackhawks, Oxford dropped the match 2-0, unable to score any goals. Head Coach John Thaler said the game was full of close, competitive play even though the Wildcats were unable to get any points on the board. Though […]
Hosting a dual meet in their home pool, Oxford’s swimmers couldn’t clinch a win against Rochester, losing 105-81. Throughout the meet, the girls swam hard, broke school diving records and made a state cut, according to Head Coach Jackie Rank. In the 200 Medley Relay, Oxford’s A Relay team took first with a time of […]
In a week full of tough losses for Oxford Athletics, the Wildcat spikers dropped a match against Stoney Creek 3-0 with sets of 25-21, 25-14 and 25-18. Head Coach Brian Kim praised senior McKenzie Miller and senior Anna Ibarra, who “set the tone for the offense,” with their stellar serve receive and defense despite having […]