Feeling Frodo and Sam’s burden
Recent newlywed and Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks knows a bit better the plight of Frodo and Samwise from the “Lord of the Rings” as he’s had problems with a wedding band that’s a bit too large. He relates some of his recent scares in keeping up with his “precious.” (November 4, 2011, Page 4A)
WVHS closes out regular season with win
MANTACHIE—The Water Valley Blue Devils showed no signs of slowing down — even when they are not playing their best.
A week after knocking off Aberdeen to claim the top spot in Region 2-3A, the Blue Devils continued their winning ways with a 42-6 road-thrashing of Mantachie on Friday night to close out the regular season. (more…) (October 31, 2011, Page 4B)
Blue Devils win convincingly over Mantachie
SPORTS BLOG: MANTACHIE — The Water Valley Blue Devils remained undefeated in Region 2-3A with a 42-6 road-win over Mantachie Friday night. (more…) (October 28, 2011)
Dean runs over, around Tigers in OT win
SALTILLO — Oxford running back Mont Dean admits he’s not much of a talker.
A runner? Now that’s an entirely different story. (more…) (October 24, 2011, Page 3B)
Chargers win in OT against Saltillo
SPORTS BLOG: SALTILLO — The Oxford Chargers used a five touchdown performance from senior running back Mont Dean and a much more physical defense in the second half to capture a 35-28 overtime win against Region 1-5A foe Saltillo Friday night at Willis Wright Stadium.
(more…) (October 22, 2011)
Sometimes it’s hard to stay focused
Oxford EAGLE Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks takes a look at the past, present and future as he prepares for the biggest weekend of his life – his wedding. (October 7, 2011, Page 4A)
‘Dores open Region 2-4A schedule with shutout
No matter what the situation — playing up a classification, against a county rival, across state lines, homecoming — the Lafayette Commodores’ football program continues to win.
And in dominating fashion. (more…) (October 3, 2011, Page 1B)
‘Dores open region play with win
SPORTS BLOG: The Lafayette Commodores opened region play with a convincing 42-0 win over the Lewisburg Patriots Friday night at William L. Buford Stadium.
(more…) (September 30, 2011)
Liggins, Dennis pace Commodores in rout of Shannon
SHANNON — The fast start Lafayette Commodores coach Anthony Hart had been looking for from his football team finally came Friday night in Shannon.
Lafayette opened up the first quarter of play with 28 unanswered points en route to a 56-14 win over the Red Raiders, pushing the No. 1 ranked ‘Dores winning streak to 21 games. (more…) (September 19, 2011, Page 3B)
LHS rolls over Shannon
SPORTS BLOG: SHANNON — The Lafayette Commodores showed why they are the top team in Mississippi once again Friday night with a 56-14 win over Shannon.
LHS QB Jeremy Liggins showed why he is one of the top college recruits in the state as well, this time though, it was with one of the nation’s top college coaches in LSU’s Les Miles roaming the sidelines. (more…) (September 16, 2011)
