ROCHESTER HILLS ? Three turnovers and injuries to some key players thwarted Oxford’s efforts to win its football game Friday against Stoney Creek. The Wildcats had some chances but could score only once in the 14-7 loss to Stoney Creek. The loss dropped Oxford’s record to 1-3 in the OAA White Division and 1-4 overall. […]
The last time the Oxford Wildcats were 1-3 to start a season, the team finished only three wins from a state title. During that playoff run in 2003, the Wildcats narrowly lost in the state quarterfinals to the team that eventually won the state championship. The team’s mantra during that drive was ‘believe.? Following a […]
FARMINGTON ? The Oxford Wildcats are learning the hard way that some of the best football teams in the state are in the Oakland Activities Association. The school made the transition into the White Division of the conference this season. The Wildcats first tough test was a Lake Orion squad and last week ran into […]
The historic first win for Oxford in the Oakland Activities Association White Division might not have been a classic by football standards but it was a classic Wildcat victory. The Cats? defense forced four turnovers in the third quarter and the offense capitalized on all of them to break a 7-7 halftime tie and roll […]
The Oxford Wildcats varsity football squad received a rude introduction to the Oakland Activities Association last week, but the raucous standing-room-only crowd at Lake Orion perhaps signaled that the neighborhood rivalry between Oxford and Lake Orion is on again after nearly three decades. Lake Orion spanked the Wildcats, 45-6, in the first meeting between the […]
After winning its first-ever Flint Metro League title in softball, the Oxford Lady Wildcats continued their hot play in state district play by winning three games last week to advance to the regional championship. The Wildcats will host the regional game on Saturday at 11 a.m. The Cats beat Lake Orion, 2-1, in district play […]
The Oxford Wildcat boys golf team saved their best performance of the season last week to qualify for regional play this week. The Wildcats shot a season-best 309 at Oxford Hills Golf Club to finish second in the 12-team district play behind Grand Blanc’s 300 and ahead of Lake Orion, Clarkston, Rochester Adams and Rochester. […]
Oxford’s first-year track Coach Jeff Zoli took nine girls and six boys to the state Division 1 track championships held at Rockford Saturday. Four of the Wildcats picked up all-state honors while Zoli said everyone performed well and underclassmen gained valuable experience heading into next years? challenge of competing in the Oakland Activities Association. Senior […]
The Oxford baseball team showed it is ready to compete next season in the Oakland Activities Association. The Wildcats lost in semifinal district play on Saturday to Rochester Adams, 5-3. But, the Cats finished 21-12 for the season, after winning only six games last year. Next season, Oxford will leave the Flint Metro League and […]
The Oxford Wildcat wrestlers continued their drive toward a possible state team title and individual titles with victories in district wrestling competitions last week. The Cats easily defeated Davison, 66-16, and then stormed past Grand Blanc, 55-12, to win the district championship hosted at Oxford High School. Last season, the Wildcats finished second in the […]