Football

Oxford 6, Whitney Point 0

WHITNEY POINT – Oxford is taking a liking to the road.

The Blackhawks won their second game on the road this season blanking Whitney Point Friday night.

Lane Barry, making his first start of the season, hit 6-foot-5 junior Kevin Davis on a 15-yard fourth-quarter scoring pass in the fourth quarter. The Barry to Davis connection weighed heavily in the final scoring drive.

On and third-and-20, Oxford extended the drive when Barry found Davis on a 35-yard first-down play. “They were still trying to cover (Kevin) one on one, so I figured we would try that play,” said Oxford coach Jeff Newton.

Oxford’s defense, and sophomore defensive back Jon Heggie, held Whitney Point out of the endzone on two late scoring threats. Heggie halted one drive with an interception in the endzone, and on the Golden Eagles’ final possession, Heggie picked off another pass.

Oxford proceeded to run out the final minutes of the clock to improve its mark to 2-1 on the season. “Our defense bent but never broke, which was awesome,” Newton said. “The defense showed good discipline throughout the game, even being down three starters. Guys stepped in and played positions they never played before.”

Bryan Simpson rushed for 80 yards to lead the Oxford offense. The Blackhawks travel to Candor Friday.

Score by quarters

Oxf. 0 0 0 6–6

WPt 0 0 0 0–0

Scoring Summary

Fourth Quarter

O: Barry 15 pass to Kevin Davis (kick failed)

Individual Statistics (Oxford)