Over the weekend the Wildcat booters claimed district finals after a 2-1 over the Grand Blanc Bobcats.
Oxford’s Nick Wright scored off a header from a throw-in from Greg Knox that was flicked on by Devan deJong. Oxford would take the momentum into the second half and senior captain Emmanuel Ibarra scored off a great ball from Nick Wright who dribbled past three defenders to slot the ball into the path of Ibarra. The game remained 2 – 0 until Grand Blanc earned a free-kick 40 yards out. The ensuing free-kick dropped into the box and found its way into the back of the net. Grand Blanc applied a lot of pressure but the Wildcats’ defense and keeper Connor Bandel held strong and thwarted any opportunity from the Bobcats.
The Wildcats beat Davison 6-0 the week in district playoffs
Sophomore Nick Wright scored three goals, senior captain Emmanuel Ibarra added two and junior Trevor Dean finished off the scoring. Junior Connor Bandel earned the shutout in goal.
End of the year honors include: All ? District Team: Francisco Rivera ? Reyes (Sr.), Nick Wright (Soph.), Emmanuel Ibarra (Sr.), Travis Alderman (Sr.), Noah Skrzycki (Sr.) and Greg Knox (Jr.)
District Coach of the Year: Coach Thaler and OAA All ? Conference Team: Francisco Rivera ? Reyes (Sr.), Nick Wright (Soph.), Emmanuel Ibarra (Sr.), Devan deJong (Jr.), Travis Alderman (Sr.) and
Greg Knox (Jr.)
Oxford moves to 18 – 1 – 2 overall and will play Clarkton on tonight at Eisenhower.