Game Preview: Oxford Chargers (5-2) at Clinton Arrows (2-4)

Owen Collins|October 15, 2021

Vivi Tomlinson

The Chargers line up against the Tupelo Golden Wave during the most recent home game on Friday, October 1. The Chargers defeated the Germantown Mavericks away last week 37-28. This week, the Chargers travel to Clinton High School to take on the Arrows.

Week seven MVP: LB Keegan Wilfawn (8 Total Tckls, 4 TFL)

With the 37-28 win over Germantown, Oxford is now 5-2 on the season. The Chargers travel to Clinton tonight at 7:00 pm. The Arrows are 2-4 on the season. Clinton lost their most recent game against Madison Central 34-17.

Players to watch:

Oxford K William Wilkinson: 5’11” 145 lbs sophomore for Oxford. This season, Wilkinson has accumulated 1358 KO yards with 27 KOs. He has made 17/18 PATs and is 3/4 on FG. Wilkinson is a player to watch as he is also a key factor in upping the score for the Chargers.

Clinton RB Jakobe Calvin: 6’0” 220 lbs junior for Clinton. This season, Calvin has 76 carries for 443 yards. He leads the Arrows in rushing yards while having 5.8 YPC. Calvin is definitely a player to watch this Friday against the Chargers.

Oxford LB Keegan Wilfawn: 5’11” 220 lbs senior for Oxford. This season, with 6 games played, Wilfawn has accumulated a total of 32 solo tackles and 41 total tackles. Wilfawn has always been a player to look out for on the field for the Chargers, but for this game Wilfawn will definitely be one to watch.

Clinton QB Jordyn Battee: 6’0” 175 lbs junior for Clinton. This season, Battee is 42/84 in passing COMP/ATT. Battee has a ratio of 7/7 TD/INT. On the other hand, Battee has 74 carries with a total of 310 yards. Battee averages 4.2 YPC and is one to watch against the Chargers.

X Factor: 

Oxford’s Linebackers: Oxford has a great group of linebackers, but Clinton loves to run the ball. Previously, Clinton hasn’t had a lot of luck throwing the ball, but running is their option. Clinton has a good group of players who run the ball and the X Factor for this game will be Oxford’s linebackers tackling the run game.

Prediction: 

Coming off of a comeback win against the Germantown Mavericks, Oxford kept their momentum last week. Coming back 21-0 is not easy, and to have plays that they feel comfortable getting yards with is amazing. If Oxford can do a good job stopping the Clinton run game, this game will go to Oxford, 31-13.