The road Oxford is taking in defense of its Flint Metro League football title got bumpy last week when the Fenton Tigers handed the Wildcats their first loss of the year, 24-14. The loss put Oxford into a three-way tie for second place in the league with Fenton and Lapeer East all with 3-1 records. […]
The Oxford Wildcats took a big step in their march to defend their Flint Metro League title by stopping perennial rival Lapeer West last week, 21-14. Last season Oxford and West shared the league title. The win improved the Wildcat’s record to 3-0 and put the team into a tie with Linden for the top […]
A great defense can often be the best thing for an inconsistent offense. Oxford football coach Bud Rowley told his team they resembled a rollercoaster at times Friday in a 14-0 victory over Kearsley. ‘We can’t put the ball on the ground so much,? Rowley said referring to several offensive miscues. ‘We’ve got to get […]
An abandoned farmhouse in Oxford Township was the perfect place for two armed bank robbers to hide out recently. Taking a woman hostage, threatening to kill her and barricading themselves inside the house placed an even greater burden on police. Members of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Special Response Team answered the call. Arriving nearby […]
The Oxford Wildcats overcame some opening night jitters but made some critical stops when they were needed to beat Clio, 14-12, to begin defense of the Flint Metro League title. Oxford overcame three lost fumbles in the first half and two interceptions in the game. When it was needed, the Wildcat’s defense answered the call. […]
Senior classmen are usually the key to a successful high school varsity football campaign and Oxford Coach Bud Rowley said this season’s group is key to whether the team can defend its Flint Metro League championship. There will be 18 seniors occupying the 22 offensive and defensive positions and Rowley said he is confident the […]
Dave Rayner understands the life of a placekicker in the National Football League can be like a rollercoaster. Rayner, an Oxford High and Michigan State University graduate, has been in the NFL for five years and was recently picked up by the Detroit Lions as a temporary replacement for the injured Jason Hanson, who is […]
Tom Gillis hopes that golf gets better after 40. Gillis, a Lake Orion native who now lives part of the year in Oxford, is having a pretty good year as a professional golfer and hopes to qualify in the coming months to play next season on the PGA circuit. A few years ago, Gillis suffered […]
Tom Gillis hopes that golf gets better after 40. Gillis, a Lake Orion native who now lives part of the year in Oxford, is having a pretty good year as a professional golfer and hopes to qualify in the coming months to play next season on the PGA circuit. A few years ago, Gillis suffered […]
An Oxford High School teacher who is charged in connection with her husband in a sexual assault on a 16-year-old OHS student allegedly sought to illegally acquire the girl’s records from the high school, according to a prosecution statement, July 15, during a hearing in 52-2 District Court, Independence Township. Assistant Prosecutor Hala Jarbou told […]