Oxford’s female swimmers came out on top at the Oakland Activities Association (OAA) Blue division swim and dive meet held Nov. 3. The Wildcats placed first with 606 points. Oxford outswam six area teams that evening, including Berkley, Troy Athens, Avondale, Ferndale, Southfield-Lathrup, and Hazel Park. Head Coach Jackie Rank said he team well exceeded […]
By Heather Smith Special to the Leader It was a heartbreaking finish to a fabulous year for the Oxford varsity boys cross country team– which fell short in qualifying for States at the MHSAA Region 9 finals held October 28. Having beat the Clarkston Wolves in five previous meets this year, the Wolves were able […]
Oxford swept the twelve events to continue their undefeated season with a strong 147-36 win over fellow OAA Blue Avondale Yellow Jacketson Oct. 19. The two teams will see each other again in less than two weeks at the League Meet hosted by Oxford on November 1 (swimming prelims), second (diving prelims), and third (swim […]
Oxford’s Lady Wildcats golfers took ninth place with a score of 434 at the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Regionals, held at the Farmington Hills Golf Course October 12. In her final competitive match as a Wildcat, senior captain Lauren Yankee led the team in scoring with a 91. Senior Abby Smiles shot a […]
It’s no secret the 2017 season was a difficult and disappointing one for the Oxford Wilcats varsity football team, but at least they ended things on a high note. Oxford demolished the Berkley Bears 43-7 in an OAA crossover game Friday night. The Wilcats jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Drew […]
Homecoming did not equal victory for the Oxford’s varsity football team as the Wildcats lost to Bloomfield Hills 26-14. The Cats drew first blood in the first quarter thanks to a 3-yard run by senior Devon Hudson. The Hawks came back in the second quarter and scored two touchdowns to make the score 13-7 going […]
The Oxford Soccer Club (OSC) rose to the occasion in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria’s devastation to portions of the United States. The club spearheaded a fundraiser to help raise money for victims of the hurricanes. On Oct. 3-4, the OSC 06 and 04 Girls teams each dedicated one hour of their […]
For the next year, Lake Orion High School will have bragging rights and the Double O Trophy as the Dragons dominated the Oxford Wildcats Friday night. Things started out slowly as the rivals ended the first quarter tied at zero. Lake Orion struck first in the second quarter with a 36-yard field goal, followed by […]
Oxford’s Lady Wildcat swimmers have been making waves this season and are currently touting an undefeated record. With 44 athletes on the team (26 returning), the Lady Cats have been climbing to the top of the Oakland Activities Association (OAA) Blue Division all season long. Despite the team’s large size, Varsity Swim & Dive Head […]
The Wildcats varsity tennis team took a fourth-place showing with 39 points at the Oxford Athletics Association (OAA) Blue Conference Tournament on Oct. 5. Oxford finished within 2 points of the second place team trophy, as three schools were separated by a point near the top. Oxford had second place medalists at #1 Singles – […]