Playoffs start for WV, LHS tonight; OHS needs to win
All three area football teams officially enter the must-win portion of their respective seasons tonight.
While the Lafayette Commodores and Water Valley Blue Devils open their playoff schedules hosting Leake Central and Laflore County, the Oxford Chargers close out their regular season with a win-or-go-home matchup against Clarksdale.
All games are set for 7 p.m. (November 4, 2011, Page 10A)
Hart looking to finish career on top
Cross-country running is more than just a sport to Lafayette senior Derek Hart. It has become a way of life, a sport that has not only served as his as biggest challenge physically and mentally, but also brought him closer together to his family in the process.
As challenging and grueling as the sport is, Hart talked about how fast his entire career has flown by as he prepares for his final run in an LHS uniform at Saturday’s MHSAA Class 4A state meet. (November 3, 2011, Page 8)
Quest for second 4A title begins Friday
Lafayette’s quest to win a second straight Class 4A state title may have started 11 weeks ago at Tupelo, but the official start to the playoffs begins Friday night at William L. Buford Stadium. The Commodores, who finished ranked No. 1 in Class 4A and as the No. 2 overall team in the state in the Associated Press poll Tuesday, are five wins away from another perfect 16-0 record and a state title. (more…) (November 3, 2011, Page 9)
Liggins finishes regular season with great night
With the Class 4A playoffs set to begin, Lafayette quarterback Jeremy Liggins was at his best in the regular season finale. (more…) (November 1, 2011, Page 8)
‘Dores capture region with blowout
The answer to the question of exactly who the best team in Region 2-4A this year was answered in impressive fashion by the No. 1 ranked Lafayette Commodores Thursday night at William L. Buford Stadium. LHS showed its immense talent and depth on offense, defense and special teams with a one-sided 49-7 whitewashing of North Pontotoc.
Thursday’s victory not only gave the Commodores their 11th win on the year, it also garnered yet another milestone, a third straight region title. (more…) (October 28, 2011, Page 8A)
Dennis suspension brings up several issues
COLUMN: A phantom call and a decision mired in politics is ultimately costing the Lafayette Commodores and standout running back Demarkous Dennis tonight.
Dennis was ejected from last Friday night’s win over Senatobia by an officiating crew that thought he threw a punch and then said he cursed at an official. (more…) (October 27, 2011, Page 6)
‘Dores hosts North Pontotoc in final Region 2-4A game of season
Everything has gone according to plan for the No. 1 ranked Lafayette Commodores this season. LHS (10-0 overall) met one of its first goals of making the upcoming Class 4A playoffs two weeks ago while a second, and even more important goal, of gaining a third straight region title can be accomplished Thursday night. (more…) (October 26, 2011, Page 1B)
Dores win in typical fashion, run over Warriors
SENATOBIA—Lafayette is nothing if not consistent.
Staying true to typical form, the Lafayette Commodores went on the road and up-ended Senatobia on senior night 48-8.
The victory improved Lafayette’s record to 10-0 overall and 4-0 in Region 2-4A. (October 24, 2011, Page 4B)
Lafayette dampens Senatobia’s senior night
BLOG: SENATOBIA — Another Friday night, another lopsided victory in favor of the Lafayette Commodores.
Against an athletic Senatobia team, the Commodores were able to improve to 10-0 on the year with a 48-8 road victory. (more…) (October 21, 2011)
Area teams have a lot on the line tonight
The area’s three football teams are definitely at different junctures in their respective seasons.
While the Lafayette Commodores will look to solidify their position as the No. 1 team in Region 2-4A and remain undefeated tonight at Senatobia, the Oxford Chargers are in a do-or-die situation as they travel to Saltillo. (more…) (October 21, 2011, Page 6A)
