Oxford Football Loses Heartbreaker

The Oxford High School football team lost a close one Friday night, 28-21, to Masuk of Monroe at Wolverine Field in Oxford.

With just over one minute left in the game, Oxford quarterback Kyle Chudoba completed a pass in the back of the end zone to Owen Diaz. While it appeared as if Diaz came down in bounds, it was a close call and an official ruled he was out of bounds. Masuk took over on offense before letting the clock run out in the game.

Oxford moves to 2-2 on the season, while Masuk improves to 4-0.

Oxford’s statistics

Chudoba completed 14 of 30 passes for 196 yards. Chris VanKamerik caught eight passes for 124 yards and three touchdowns, all on passes from Chudoba. Van Kamerik also had an interception on defense. Steve Persson rushed 20 times for 69 yards and caught a pass for nine yards. Diaz caught three passes for 43 yards. Jeff Haney carried the ball twice for five yards.

For Masuk, P.J. Kukorros had four catches for 141 yards and five carries for 27 yards.