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Week 9 Preview: Blue Devils, Chargers and ‘Dores look to secure home playoff games
The regular season comes to a close for several teams this week, including Water Valley, while Oxford and Lafayette have a couple more weeks to ... Read more
17 hours ago by Jake Thompson.
PHOTO GALLERY: Ole Miss vs. Auburn, Oct. 28, 2020
While the Rebels lost against the Auburn Tigers, the Oct. 28, 2020 game was not without its shining moments. Click through our gallery to see ... Read more
1 day ago by Bruce Newman.
Oxford swimming post strong finishes at state meet
In what was a unique year in the pool for high school swimming, Oxford managed to have one of the program’s best seasons. Oxford’s girls ... Read more
1 day ago by Jake Thompson.
Lane Kiffin expresses frustration following call with SEC office
Much was said between Lane Kiffin and the Southeastern Conference office when the two spoke on the phone Monday, but very little can be repeated. ... Read more
2 days ago by Jake Thompson.
This Week in Prep Sports (Oct. 26 – 31)
LAFAYETTE Thursday (Oct. 29): Soccer vs. Tupelo, Girls 5 p.m./Boys 7 p.m. Friday (Oct. 30): Football vs. Columbus, 7 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 31): Girls Basketball ... Read more
3 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Ole Miss drops third straight in last-minute loss to Auburn
Turnovers and missed opportunities plagued Ole Miss once again on Saturday and cost them a chance at their second win of the season. With a ... Read more
4 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Water Valley defeated by North Panola in weather-shortened game
Water Valley’s region game against North Panola on Friday was a matchup of two undefeated teams in region play with a region 2-3A championship on ... Read more
5 days ago by Jacob Palmer.
Chargers suffocate Olive Branch, remain unbeaten
The Oxford Chargers continue to show they belong in Class 6A with another playoff berth clinched. The Chargers (7-0) snuffed out the triple option and ... Read more
5 days ago by Oxford Eagle Contributors.
Lafayette handles New Hope for fourth straight region win
COLUMBUS — Lafayette is one step closer to achieving something they have not yet accomplished since moving up to Class 5A. The Commodores seemingly secured ... Read more
5 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Week 8 Preview: Blue Devils, Chargers look to better postseason standing; Dores trying to get in
Everything is still in front of Lafayette, Oxford and Water Valley as the regular football season is nearing its conclusion. The Blue Devils and Chargers ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford swimming prepares for Class II state meet
The high school swimming season will reach its conclusion this weekend with the Class II state championship meet in Tupelo. Oxford’s girls team has a ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
Ole Miss continues to deal with COVID-19 as new cases arise
Ole Miss was down two key defensive players last week against Arkansas and could possibly be without more against Auburn on Saturday. Last Wednesday, Lane ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
Matt Corral: “No excuses” for Arkansas performance
Matt Corral had his worst performance in an Ole Miss jersey at Arkansas on Saturday, and the quarterback is not putting the blame on anyone ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
This week in prep sports (Oct. 19-24)
LAFAYETTE Friday (Oct. 23) Football at New Hope, 7 p.m. OXFORD Friday (Oct. 23) Football vs. Olive Branch, 7 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 24) Girls ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
Corral, Ole Miss offense falters in loss to Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Ole Miss has needed its offense to pitch a near perfect game every week to make up for its leaky defense, neither ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jake Thompson.
Water Valley Clinches Playoff Spot with 34-14 Win
HOLLY SPRINGS– Water Valley came into Friday’s game with Holly Springs with a playoff spot on the line. If the Blue Devils defeated the Hawks, ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jacob Palmer.
Oxford dominates Horn Lake to clinch postseason berth
In a season full of uncertainty, there is one thing Oxford is certain of: they will get the opportunity to defend their Class 6A state ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jake Thompson.
Dores cruise through Saltillo in region play
SALTILLO — Just like last week, it took a while before the Lafayette Commodores could really get comfortable with their lead. Also last week, second ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Oxford Eagle Contributors.
Alabama coach Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19
The Southeastern Conference keeps taking hits with COVID-19 this week. Alabama announced on Wednesday that head coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne had ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jake Thompson.
Ole Miss having “issues” with COVID-19 for first time since fall camp
COVID-19 has affected several Southeastern Conference teams this week, and Ole Miss is the latest to be added to the list. During his Wednesday press ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jake Thompson.
Week 7 Preview: Playoff berths on the line for Chargers, Blue Devils
This summer, the prospect of football being played at any level this fall felt like cautious optimism, but the calendar has turned to October and ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford volleyball sweeps Starkville to advance in 6A playoffs
When Oxford volleyball played Starkville on Sept. 12, the Yellowjackets got the better of a depleted Chargers’ roster in a 2-0 victory. A month later, ... Read more