Oxford faced Madison Central in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Chargers fell 3-1 to the Jaguars. The Chargers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Jaguars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Oxford started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final score came out to 20-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-15.
Oxford has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season. As for Madison Central, they pushed their record up to 15-5 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oxford will be taking part in a tournament against Madison-Ridgeland Academy on September 6. As for Madison Central, they will face off against Clinton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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