OHS Opens New Gym with Basketball Blowout

BY Jack Lawton

Oxford School District opened its new high school this year, and the boys’ basketball team opened the gymnasium right with a massive win over Houston in front of the entire student body Thursday.
The Chargers thumped the non-conference Hilltoppers 85-59 in a 2:30 tip Thursday, with sophomore Jarkel Joiner racking up 29 points and two steals in the win. Senior Josh Gibbs was on fire from the perimeter with 15, and seniors David Dennis and Shelby Mcewen each contributed 10.
Students and faculty packed the Chargers’ third home game of the season and helped cheer the boys onto a 26-point win.

Oxford JROTC students present the colors before tipoff.
Oxford JROTC students present the colors before tipoff.

Oxford High cheerleaders and dancers entertained the crowd.
Oxford High cheerleaders and dancers entertained the crowd.

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The students were highly engaged in the game, cheering and rooting for their Chargers.
The students were highly engaged in the game, cheering and rooting for their Chargers.

Defense was strong for the Chargers with 13 steals on the game.
Defense was strong for the Chargers with 13 steals on the game.

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The new gym has stadium seating on both sidelines and balcony spots above the baselines.
The new gym has stadium seating on both sidelines and balcony spots above the baselines.

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Jack Lawton
Jack Lawton

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