It wasn’t the way the Wildcats wanted to end their season but a determined Davison squad eliminated Oxford from the state playoffs last week, 34-0. ‘We could never get going,? said Coach Bud Rowley. ‘They won. They’re a good football team. They’re going on and we’re not.? Rowley did not want to comment for the […]
Oxford varsity hockey Coach Dave Hague knows his young team might not have the offensive firepower that some teams have but the group is defensive-minded and improving almost daily. ‘We are improving since day one and getting stronger,? Hague said. ‘We are a very young team and I am pleased so far with how they […]
Oxford’s varsity hockey team lost to Henry Ford High School 5-3 over the weekend at the Grand Blanc Invitational in Flint. The Wildcats held a 3-1 lead after two periods by scoring three goals in the second period. Henry Ford answered with four goals in the final period to stop Oxford. The Cats also lost […]
Oxford varsity football coach Bud Rowley has always deflected personal achievements in his 30 years of coaching Wildcat football. Despite having 25 consecutive winning seasons, Rowley has always credited his players for the teams successes. Wherever credit is due, it should be noted that Friday 35-0 victory over Clio in the Cats home season opener […]
Coach Bud Rowley and his Oxford Wildcats could not have asked for a better stage for the coach to get his 200th win last week. The team was playing at Ford Field for the first time in school history against a team that last year manhandled the Wildcats in the second half. But, it wasn’t […]
A loss in the district semifinals did little to detract from the great season enjoyed by the Oxford boys basketball team. Coach Paul Marfia said he was proud of how well his team played this season, earning a 14-7 record and a second place league finish after last season’s mark of 6-15. The season came […]
The Oxford Wildcats took a huge step toward challenging for the Flint Metro League title with a 21-14 win over nemesis Lapeer West last week. The Cats has not beaten the Panthers in four years and Coach Bud Rowley said the victory was important for the team to believe in one another. The win improved […]
The Lapeer East Eagles ended Oxford’s hopes for an undefeated season last week with a 42-24 thumping. The win dampened the Wildcats? homecoming and means the team must win its final two games of the season in order to garner at least a share of the Flint Metro League title. The Cats will travel to […]
Even though Oxford fell short in its state playoff effort, Coach Bud Rowley knew his group had a magical season. The Wildcats lost on Friday, 26-20, to Rochester Adams to finish the season at 7-3 and erase any lingering speculation from last year about whether the school belonged in the more competitive Oakland Activities Association. […]
Oxford Coach Bud Rowley is always looking for an opportunity for his players to learn and improve. So, even though the Wildcats beat Oak Park 31-21 and finished the regular season at 7-2, the players knew the effort was not their best. ‘It’s a great lesson to be learned,? Rowley said. ‘You have to work […]