Although Oxford High School has had a girls tennis team for the past four years, this is the first year there has been a squad for the boys. Together, the team is hoping to pave the way for future players. “Our number one goal is to make this a long-term, successful program. (We’ll accomplish) that […]
By Chaz Millard Football Correspondent The Oxford Wildcats took to the road this past Friday in search of a winning streak as they faced Stoney Creek. In wet conditions, they were able to achieve what they set out to do and notched a decisive 26-0 victory against the Cougars on their Homecoming night. Each team […]
The Lady Wildcat swimmers had a close loss of 90-92 in a meet against Notre Dame Prep Sept. 22. The results are as follows: In the 200 Medley Relay, Oxford’s A Relay of sophomore Claire Alexander, Victoria Mc Clenaghan, freshman Ashlee Weltyk and junior captain Rachel Commons took second with a time of 2:06.33. In […]
Never, ever count Oxford’s gridiron warriors out because they don’t give up on games – or seasons, for that matter. They dig in and find the will to win. That’s the Wildcat way. On Friday night, the varsity football squad snapped its three-game losing streak with a solid – and much-needed – victory at Farmington […]
Volleyball OHS girls varsity volleyball team competed in a tournament Saturday, Sept. 24 at Novi High School. The girls went 3-0 in pool play, defeating Walled Lake Western in two games (2-0) and Farmington and Grosse Pointe North in three games each (2-1, 2-1). In the playoffs, the Cats went on to defeat Lakeland in […]
There are 27 girls and 33 boys on the cross country roster this season. First-time Cross Country Head Coach Norman Petersimes said the team as a whole has hit the track running, especially the returning players. “The biggest strengths for both teams is leadership. Both squads have upperclassmen that lead by example and can pass […]
Oxford Lady Wildcats took a 95-91 victory against Stoney Creek High at an away match September 15. The meet between two OAA Blue Division teams gave the Wildcats their first win over Stoney Creek in Oxford history. In the 200 Medley Relay, Oxford’s A Relay of sophomore Claire Alexander, freshman Ashlee Weltyk, senior captain Bella […]
By Liz Shepard Special to the Leader Not many teams can boast of 17 straight district championships, but the Oxford High School Equestrian Team has done it. Over three days of showing in everything from showmanship to jumping to timed events, the Wildcats took home the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association District 2 Championship once again. […]
By Chaz Millard Football Correspondent The rivalry game between Lake Orion and Oxford didn’t fail to live up to the hype in the end, although the men from Oxford fell short of what would have been a miraculous comeback, losing 52-35. This year’s edition of this long-standing rivalry was also the second annual “Pinkout” game […]
Oxford’s boys soccer team is aspiring for excellence, according to Varsity Soccer Head Coach John Thaler. “(Our goals this season are) to remain in the Oakland Activities Association (OAA)White Division, not to be relegated down to the blue division, and to go as far as possible to the state tournament,” said Thaler. The team opened […]