School may decide fate of former LHS coach
A decision on the future of former Lafayette High girls softball coach Catherine Papagolos may be reached this afternoon by the district’s school board. (more…) (June 27, 2011, Page 2)
Hollis was total package for Lady ‘Dores
Leadership is a quality that all coaches, at any level and in any sport, hope to get from a few key players each season. It’s an intangible that helps a team define the path to victory as well as deal with the agony of defeat.
There are years when leadership is harder to muster for a coach, but when it comes time to compete and play the games, leadership is a must. (more…) (June 16, 2011, Page 1B)
More support, structure needed at LHS
The last few seasons has been a great time to be a fan of the Lafayette Commodores.
The football team won its first state championship under Anthony Hart, the cross country teams finished high at the state meet under Mississippi Association Coach of the Year Ben Mikell, the girls basketball program has reached the state tournament under coach Amy Sutton, the girls track team finished second this year at the MHSAA state meet under the guidance of Sutton and Mikell, the tennis team earned its first individual state title winners, while other sports have performed at a high level. (more…) (June 3, 2011, Page 7A)
Hearing explores coach’s reassignment
A public hearing regarding the reassignment of former Lafayette High School girls softball coach Cay Papagolos produced several hours of testimony from administrators and coaches employed by the Lafayette County School District. A decision will be made by the school board on her future with the district. (June 2, 2011, Page 1A)
Inconsistent testimony concern Papagolos’ attorney
Joe Murray, attorney for former Lafayette High School softball coach Cay Papagolos, said his main concern after Wednesday’s public hearing on Papagolos’ reassignment earlier this year were the inconsistencies in the testimony given by school officials and administrators. (June 2, 2011, Page 5A)
Testimony begins in Papagolos hearing
Testimony was given by Lafayette Athletics Director Jeff Nelson and Superintendent Mike Foster in a public hearing regarding the re-assignment and re-hiring of girls fastpitch softball coach Cay Papagolos on Wednesday morning. (more…) (June 1, 2011)
OCR investigation leads to hearing for Lafayette school district
An investigation on the part of the Office for Civil Rights has led to a public hearing regarding the demotion and re-assignment of former Lafayette High softball coach Cay Papagolos earlier this year.
The OCR is currently investigating whether the Lafayette County School District failed to provide equal athletic opportunities to participants in the girls’ athletics program at LHS and at the middle school. (more…) (May 31, 2011, Page 8)
Prep softball needs to eliminate tie-breaker
A proposal to put an end to the current way district and playoff games are decided in high school fastpitch softball was put to a vote this past November at Oxford High School’s auditorium. (more…) (May 3, 2011, Page 6)
LHS rally knocks out Lady Patriots
Exciting doesn’t even begin to describe the girls fastpitch softball game played between Lewisburg and Lafayette at LHS on Thursday night. In a contest that felt more like a heavyweight title fight, it was the Lady Commodores that delivered the final hit that garnered a knockout blow in the bottom of the seventh inning. (more…) (April 15, 2011, Page 7A)
Competition drives Pate to new heights
Competition is the trait that helps define Lafayette senior powerlifter M.C. Pate. The desire to be the best — in any sport — is an intangible gift that Pate has relied on to succeed in softball and most recently girls powerlifting. (more…) (April 14, 2011, Page 6)
