Raymond knocks off LHS in Jackson
LAFAYETTE GIRLS HOOPS — Lafayette’s dream season came to an unfortunate end, as the Lady Commodores fell to the Raymond Lady Rangers 71-64 at the Mississippi Coliseum on Monday. Junior Shaquilla Isom led LHS with 22 points, while junior Nikki McChristian chipped in 17. (March 2, 2010, Page 8)
Lady ‘Dores focused on winning title
Last season Last season Lafayette girls basketball coach Amy Sutton took her team to the Mississippi Coliseum to watch the MHSAA Class 4A title game. That trip has paid off as the Lady Commodores get set to play for the Class 4A title Monday night against Raymond. (February 26, 2010, Page 9A)
Lafayette girls’ game Monday was a classic
AROUND THE SQUARE AND BEYOND — Among this week’s topics, the LHS girls-New Albany North Half Finals showdown was one of the ages, NAHS head coach and former Ole Miss great John Stroud deserves to have his number retired by the University and former area high school baseball players are beginning to suit up for Northwest C.C. (February 24, 2010, Page 8)
Buford steps up again for Lafayette
LHS GIRLS HOOPS — Mykira Buford’s play in big games is becoming something of a trend. The guard led the LHS in scoring with 21 points against New Albany in the North Half title game on Monday. (February 23, 2010, Page 10)
LHS, New Albany feeling no pressure
LHS GIRLS HOOPS — The Lafayette Lady Commodores continue their run through the post-season tonight, facing New Albany in the Class 4A North Half finals. The Lady Bulldogs were the only the only team to defeat Lafayette during the regular season. (February 22, 2010, Page 8)
Teamwork leads Lafayette to title game
LHS GIRLS HOOPS — The Lafayette Lady Commodores used a late rally in regulation to force overtime before eventually knocking off Humphreys County 69-62 in the Class 4A North Half semifinals Saturday. The team bested Amory 64-44 on Friday. (February 22, 2010, Page 8)
Give credit where the credit is due
Ask Amy Sutton what Lafayette’s record is and there’s no hiding her feelings. Success has been a long time coming for the Lafayette coach and this year her girls are having a great year at 27-1. (February 19, 2010, Page Page 7A)
Lady Commodores roll past Cleveland
LHS GIRLS HOOPS — The Cleveland Lady Wildcats had no chance on Wednesday. In the first round of the Class 4A playoffs, LHS easily knocked off its former region rival 86-44. The Lady ‘Dores utilized a high-pressure full-court press the entire game and had six players in double-digit scoring. (February 18, 2010, Page 8)
Lafayette’s rally leads to Region 2-4A title
LAFAYETTE GIRLS HOOPS — In the Region 2-4A Tournament, an impressive rally led to the Lafayette Lady Commodores claiming a 61-53 victory over North Panola to claim the title. LHS trailed the Lady Cougars 12-1 to open the game. (February 15, 2010, Page 8)
Lafayette advances in 2-4A tournament
Lafayette’s girls advance in the Region 2-4A tournament Thursday with a 63-52 win over Senatobia. Shaquilla Isom led the girls with 22 points, while the win set up a date with North Panola in Saturday’s title game. (February 12, 2010, Page Page 8A)
