Lafayette blasts Lions on Homecoming

Lafayette’s Homecoming court wasn’t the only thing that shined Friday evening.

Led by an unrelenting defensive effort, the Lafayette Commodores treated the capacity crowd at William L. Buford Stadium to a lopsided 35-6 victory against the Tunica-Rosa Fort Lions. (more…) (October 8, 2012, Page 3B)

LHS looks to start new streak Friday

Almost immediately after Lafayette’s first Crosstown Classic loss in seven years, the Commodores were already back at work preparing for Friday’s game against Duval Charter, a first-year program from Jacksonville, Fla. (September 6, 2012, Page 8)

LHS offense, defense produces big plays

SOUTHAVEN — Lafayette’s dress rehearsals before the season opener Friday at home against Tupelo produced mostly positive results. The Commodores defeated both Southaven and Lake Cormorant 7-0 in two jamboree scrimmages thanks to great plays turned in by the defense and steady offensive plays led by quarterback Brandon Mack and running back D.K. Buford. (more…) (August 13, 2012, Page 7)

LHS shows its skills in O-Zone Classic

An experienced group of skill players from Lafayette showed this weekend at the O-Zone Classic why the Commodores are expected to win a second straight Class 4A state title.

Led by quarterback Jeremy Liggins, Lafayette won the Group A title in the second annual 7-on-7 tournament held at FNC Park. (more…) (July 11, 2011, Page 6)

Tight knit staff key to LHS success

A strong connection between the current members of the Lafayette High football team and former members has always been something that has made the Commodores a force to be reckoned with each fall. But the bond amongst the coaching staff and their immediate family is arguably just as strong, if not stronger, and the role that they play has also helped LHS achieve at a high level. (more…) (December 2, 2010, Page 4B)

Liggins-Gooch connection too much for MCHS Trojans

Anfernee Gooch’s diminutive size can be misleading.

The Millington Central  Trojans discovered that the hard way as the Lafayette Commodores routed the Trojans 35-6 at Mooney Boswell Field, Millington Memorial Stadium on Friday night.

By the time the game was over, Gooch, listed at 5-foot-6, had racked up 172 receiving yards and four touchdowns. (October 18, 2010, Page 1B)