Lafayette will begin its reign as the top-ranked team in the state of Mississippi against its biggest rival on Friday night. The annual Crosstown Classic will be played at William L. Buford Stadium this season and with the Commodores a prohibitive favorite to capture a sixth-straight win over the Chargers.
LHS coach Anthony Hart, who is 5-1 against OHS, said he has a ton of respect for the Chargers and their coaching staff and for the rivalry that is so important to the community. (September 1, 2011, Page 6)
