Lady ‘Dores top Tunica
A balanced scoring ledger led by Mykira and Mariah Buford led the Lafayette Lady Commodores to a 58-51 win over Tunica-Rosa Fort on Friday night. (more…) (January 30, 2012, Page 3B)
LHS hosting alumni baseball game
Lafayette will hold an its inaugural alumni baseball game Feb. 11 at W.V. Brewer Field. (more…) (January 30, 2012, Page 3B)
NECC Tigers glove Stanley’s signature
Having one of the best gloves in the North Mississippi area has resulted in a scholarship and a spot on the Northeast Mississippi Community College baseball team for Lafayette’s Luke Stanley.
The standout senior has been considered one of the better middle infielders around for a while and his play for the Commodores, and his summer league team, garnered him an offer from NECC. Stanley turned that offer into a guarantee when he signed to play for coach Kent Farris and former Lafayette coach Richy Harrelson, who raved about Stanley’s overall ability. (January 27, 2012, Page 6A)
Colston, Massengill sign with NWCC
Tuesday was a proud day for Lafayette girls soccer coach Melinda Scruggs.
At approximately 2 p.m., Scruggs watched as two of her seniors, Andrea Colston and Karly Massengill, make sure their soccer careers would extend past William L. Buford Stadium by signing to play for Northwest Mississippi Community College. (more…) (January 26, 2012, Page 7)
New Albany uses its size to take down Lafayette
Lafayette’s basketball teams found out first hand Tuesday night that size really does matter on the court.
New Albany post players Jazmine Spears and Moses Kingsley each played huge roles in their team’s Region 2-4A victories at Lafayette, with the Lady Bulldogs winning 47-31 in the opener and the Bulldogs pulling out a 42-36 win in the nightcap. (more…) (January 25, 2012, Page 6)
Corinth edges LHS in OT thriller
CORINTH — Tuesday’s Class 4A playoff soccer match between the Lafayette Lady Commodores and Corinth Lady Warriors was filled with hustle, passion and a lot of drama. It was played the way coach LHS coach Melinda Scruggs wants her team to play it.
Unfortunately for the Lady Commodores, Corinth was able to edge out a 4-3 win in two overtimes to advance to the quarterfinals on Saturday. (January 25, 2012, Page 7)
Local restaurant supporting LHS football
Lafayette football fans and boosters are urged to come out and support the Commodores Monday by visiting Irie on the Square. (more…) (January 25, 2012, Page 7)
LHS-OHS games canceled, teams ready for playoff runs
Saturday’s Oxford-Lafayette soccer games were canceled due to rain the night before. Because Saturday was the last day of the regular season, the soccer version of the Crosstown Classic will not be rescheduled. (more…) (January 23, 2012, Page 3B)
Lady ‘Dores take first meet
Lafayette’s quest to win a Class II state title in girls powerlifting got off to a great start Saturday with a first-place finish in the Pontotoc Invitational hosted by Pontotc. The Lady Commodores scored 54 points thanks to five first-place finishes, three second-place finishes and one third-place finish.
Nettleton finished second in the meet followed by New Albany in third and Pontotoc in fourth. (more…) (January 23, 2012, Page 3B)
Sideline View: Episode 10
BLOG: Miss today’s edition of the Sideline View on RebelSportsRadio.com? Fear not. Click HERE to listen to today’s show at your convenience. (more…) (January 20, 2012)
