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Kendricks holds the USA flag in celebration of his bronze medal win, as seen on NBC live broadcast from Rio.

Kendricks earns bronze medal at Rio Olympics

Jared Redding, Sports Editor August 15, 2016

Oxford High School students and alumni can now say that they went to the same high school as an Olympic medalist. Oxford native Sam Kendricks represented his hometown well by earning the bronze medal...

A local Oxford business has a Jump Sam Jump design on the window.

Kendricks gets ready for Rio Olympics

Jared Redding, Sports Editor August 12, 2016

Faster, higher, stronger.  That is the Olympic motto and that is exactly what it took for Oxford High School alumnus Sam Kendricks to get to a stage that every athlete dreams about, competing at the Olympic...

Junior Maggee Hobson spikes the ball. The Lady Chargers swept Lafayette 3-0.

Lady Chargers volleyball start season strong

Jared Redding, Sports Editor August 10, 2016

OXFORD — Coming off a historic season last season, the Oxford Lady Chargers volleyball team is primed for another playoff run.  Their season opener against the Lafayette Lady Commodores validated how...

Chargers fall inches short of football state title

Chargers fall inches short of football state title

Jared Redding December 7, 2015

OXFORD — With 4 seconds remaining, Jack Abraham ran to his left, the end zone within reach.  He dove for the pylon. The east side of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium signaled touchdown; a referee said he was...

Chargers crash Wave again, head to state again

Chargers crash Wave again, head to state again

Jared Redding November 30, 2015

  OXFORD – The West Point High Green Wave knew before the season started that the road to the state championship game ran through Oxford. They were heading that way until they drove straight into...

Late drive lifts Chargers over Mavericks in quarterfinals

Late drive lifts Chargers over Mavericks in quarterfinals

Jared Redding November 23, 2015

OXFORD – With just under three minutes left in the game, it seemed like the clock was ticking on Johnny Hill’s long coaching career. His senior-laden offense made sure to extend his career at least...

Chargers come back, survive scare from Vicksburg

Chargers come back, survive scare from Vicksburg

Jared Redding November 16, 2015

OXFORD – OHS head coach Johnny Hill had one final game facing his rival from back in his coaching days at Warren Central.  He ended Vicksburg High’s 2015 campaign before his own career finished. The...

Chargers end regular season with rout of Gators

Chargers end regular season with rout of Gators

Jared Redding November 9, 2015

FILE The Chargers are posed to finish what they started on Aug. 21 when the season kicked off against Southaven High. It's championship or bust. OXFORD – It was only fitting that Oxford High’s...

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The Chargers, with one more division game to play, have already clinched the division.

OHS outpaces Mustangs to clinch division title

Jared Redding November 2, 2015

FILE The Chargers, with one more division game to play, have already clinched the division. OLIVE BRANCH – Oxford High continues to dominate...

OHS football continues its roll in division play

OHS football continues its roll in division play

Jared Redding October 26, 2015

OXFORD – A slow start proved to be no problem for the Oxford High Chargers. They were dominant once again. The Chargers knocked off Clarksdale High, 53-13, clinching a playoff spot with the “W.” The...

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The Chargers offense has rattled off 50, 50, 56 and 46 points in its four division games so far this season.

OHS football conquers Trojans on road

Jared Redding October 19, 2015

FILE The Chargers' offense has rattled off 50, 50, 56 and 46 points in its four division games so...

Chargers roll past Patriots in Homecoming game

Chargers roll past Patriots in Homecoming game

Jared Redding October 14, 2015

OXFORD – Weather and penalties couldn’t stop Oxford High from creating turnovers and scoring points. The Chargers made things look easy once again, beating Lewisburg 56-21 on Homecoming night. The...

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