Oxford’s Gordon Smith (#4) led all scorers with 33 points against Unadilla Valley on Tuesday night. Smith is guarded here by UV’s Preston York. (Photo by Morgan Golliver)

OXFORD — The Oxford Blackhawks boys’ basketball team returned to action to start the new year on Tuesday at home against Unadilla Valley. The hometown was cheerful as both Oxford JV and Varsity programs earned big wins against their MAC league opponent.

The Varsity boys had a 21-point lead at halftime and added on in the second half to win 78-49.

Both teams traded shots in a quick scoring start just a minute into the contest before Oxford continued playing up tempo to build a steady lead.

Gordon Smith was a key highlight all game for the Blackhawks both offensively and defensively, with help from several teammates as well. The Storm could not contain Smith, who was open for three’s every time.

Oxford also saw success with long passes from one end of the court to the other multiple times before UV had a chance to get down and guard on defense.

UV tried to catch themselves up late in the game, but Oxford had built a big lead, where they could slowly bring substitution players in.

Gordon Smith led all players with 33 points for the Blackhawks, including five three-pointers and went four-for-five at the free-throw line.

Nic Dodzweit was good inside the paint, making layups, where he finished with 14 points. Degan Endress added 11 points as Luke Bennett had six points off the bench.

Richard Hunter and Dom Howe both finished with five points as Aiden Mellem and Bennett Paden had two points each.

UV’s Denzel Peter led the team with 18 points as Taylor Hodge hit two three’s and finished with 11 points.

Preston York added eight points as Tristan Collins hit two three’s as well for six points.

Brodey Cattanach, Zack Welch, and Kaleb Smith all contributed with two points in the loss.

Oxford (6-3) hosts Bainbridge-Guilford next Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. UV (0-6) heads to Edmeston tonight in a makeup game, scheduled for 7 p.m.