‘Dores beat Amory to win 4A North title
BLOG: AMORY — A dominating effort on defense and some hard-nosed runs by Jamel Dennis were just two of the many reasons the Lafayette Commodores won the MHSAA’s Class 4A North Half title again this year. (more…) (November 26, 2011)
LHS won’t change for pass-happy Amory
Just because Lafayette is facing its most challenging game of the 2011 football season Friday night at Amory doesn’t mean coach Anthony Hart is about to change up his scheme.
The 14-0 Commodores are ranked No. 1 in the state for a reason and Hart said this wasn’t the week to start changing things around with the game plan. (November 24, 2011, Page 8A)
Liggins runs ‘Dores into 4A North Half title game
The Lafayette High football team finds itself in familiar territory — heading to play for the Class 4A North Half title.
For the third consecutive year the Commodores will be playing for a chance to go to Jackson thanks to a 28-6 win over Louisville on Friday night at William L. Buford Stadium in the quarterfinals of the MHSAA playoffs. (more…) (November 21, 2011, Page 1B)
‘Dores advance to North Half
SPORTS BLOG: The Lafayette Commodores’ football team will be making its third consecutive trip to the Class 4A North Half finals thanks to a 28-6 win against Louisville Friday night at William L. Buford Stadium. (more…) (November 18, 2011)
Linemen pave way to ‘Dores success
There are a lot of reasons why the Lafayette Commodores have won 29 straight games and are ranked No. 1 in the state.
Quarterback Jeremy Liggins and running back Demarkous Dennis are arguably the best at their respective positions in the state. The Commodores’ defense is stout and very fast, while kicker Tyler Jackson is also reliable. (more…) (November 18, 2011, Page 6A)
Dennis runs No. 1 Lafayette into next round
Lafayette senior running back Demarkous Dennis said he has been eating a little less at meals than normal now that the MHSAA’s Class 4A playoffs have started. His efforts to remain sleek and fast were definitely noticeable on the field Friday night as Dennis rushed for 303 yards and four touchdowns on 20 carries in the Commodores’ 53-8 thrashing of Greenwood at William L. Buford Stadium. (more…) (November 14, 2011, Page 2B)
No. 1 Lafayette pounds Greenwood
BLOG — The blur running up and down the field at William L. Buford Stadium Friday night was Lafayette running back Demarkous Dennis, who helped lead the Commodores to a 53-8 win over Greenwood thanks to a four-touchdown night on the ground. (more…) (November 12, 2011)
Leake Central no match for Commodores
Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen’s arrival to Friday night’s game at William L. Buford Stadium via helicopter wasn’t enough to distract the No. 1 Lafayette Commodores from their mission of winning in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs.
Playing more like a junior college football team rather than one composed of a bunch of 15-, 16- and 17-year-old kids, the Commodores had no trouble dispatching the Leake Central Gators 46-7. (more…) (November 7, 2011, Page 3B)
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)
