Oxford tennis’ momentum slowed for a moment last week. The team, which has had the habit of stomping out the competition, fell in a tough match against the Dragons. On Wednesday, Sept. 19, Oxford lost to rival Lake Orion 5-3. Oxford’s doubles teams in particular took a rough hit, just winning one match. Doubles team […]
Oxford’s cross country runners improved times and placement when competing in the Old Skool Classic on Saturday, Sept. 22. Oxford’s girls performed particularly well against the fellow OAA red division teams, making up the fastest schools in Oakland County. Freshman Alaine Cusick had Oxford’s best finish of the day, coming in third for the 5,000 […]
By Cody Wright — Football Correspondent Southfield A&T’s Warriors were no match for the Wildcats Friday night as Oxford’s varsity football squad beat them 41-28. The Wildcats, coming off their first loss of the season the week before against West Bloomfield, showed no hesitation and kept playing the type of football they’ve been playing this season. […]
Wildcat tennis has played the first half of its season with a habit of devouring the competition. During its last three games, the team beat its competitors by a wide margin. Head Coach Ryan Ruzziconi said earlier this season that he wants the team to make a name for itself, and it looks like he wasn’t […]
Three hard-fought sets weren’t enough for Wildcat volleyball as they lost them all to rival Lake Orion on Sept. 13. After losing the first set 25-9, the Wildcats came back and put more points on the board. Despite Oxford’s efforts, the Dragons walked away with the win after beating the Wildcats 25-23 and 25-18. Senior […]
Oxford’s men’s and women’s cross country runners finished in the middle of the pack during the 51st Annual Holly/Duane Raffin Festival of Races Sept. 15. The Wildcats ran against a slew of teams, including Lake Orion, Plymouth, Romeo and White Lake. Oxford competed in the men’s and women’s D1 5,000-meter races. For the men, Oxford’s […]
Oxford’s boys soccer team played another week of tough games. The team got points on the board during each, but wasn’t able to clinch both games. On Thursday night, the Wildcats dropped a tough match against Romeo 3-1. Junior midfielder Christian Escalante scored the Wildcats’ only goal during the non-league loss. Earlier in the week, […]
The Wildcats outswam fellow Oakland Activities Association (OAA) white division team N. Farmington 119-66 in the Oxford pool on Thursday, Sept. 13. Oxford won two of the relay races. The B Relay team of Claire Alexander, Kaleigh Rogers, Peyton Bailey and Laura Mace won the 200 Medley Relay. The A Relay team of Jenna Fistler, […]
An Oxford High School coach known for producing bowlers with talent to spare is being given an honor few Michigan coaches ever receive. Claude “J.R.” Lafnear was named by the Michigan High School Coaches Association (MHSCA) as its Coach of the Year. The honor singles Lafnear out from every other high school sports coach in […]
It seems beating up Dragons has become Oxford’s hobby this year. First, the football team stomped rival Lake Orion 28-7 on Aug. 31. Then, the Wildcat soccer team piled on by slaying the Dragons 1-0 in the squad’s Sept. 4 home opener. To score the deciding goal, forward Zachary Townsend passed to midfielder Christopher Escalante […]