Oxford battles through early adversity to reach Class 6A state championship game

BIRMINGHAM — Oxford’s basketball team faced some early adversity Wednesday afternoon, but the Yellow Jackets were able to weather the storm, defeating Saraland 52-37 in the Class 6A state semifinals at Legacy Arena. Injuries and foul trouble weren’t enough to derail Oxford, which moved one step closer to completing a mission that began after last season’s heartbreaking loss to Gadsden City in ...