‘Dores start 2013 season with two wins
The Patrick Robey era got off to a good start as the Lafayette Commodores picked up a 4-2 win over Tupelo on Friday night and an 8-2 win over Nettleton on Saturday. (more…) (February 25, 2013, Page 3B)
Robey excited about experienced youth
Patrick Robey has a bit of a problem on his hands.
But it’s a problem every first-year coach wishes for. (more…) (February 19, 2013, Page 7)
Lafayette football splits pair of games
The Lafayette ninth-grade Commodores lost 34-32 to Grenada on Monday night, while the junior varsity Commodores defeated the Chargers 24-14. (more…) (October 10, 2012, Page 7)
‘Dores headed to NEMCABB semis
NEW ALBANY — Lafayette’s run through the MHSAA Class 4A playoffs this past spring seems to be reforming in the annual NEMCABB Championship Tournament. After going 2-1 in regional pool play last week at Oxford’s Edwin Moak Field, the Commodores are off to a 3-0 start in the single-elimination portion of the tournament. (more…) (June 27, 2012, Page 6)
Oxford tops Lafayette to earn top seed
An intensity not seen since the spring was the backdrop of Friday night’s game between Lafayette and Oxford in the NEMCAAB Tournament Oxford Regional Final. The Chargers defeated the Commodores 5-3 at Edwin Moak Field to earn the top seed from regional play in this week’s single-elimination portion of the tournament being played in New Albany.
For first-year Lafayette coach Patrick Robey, Friday’s title game was played with a noticeable difference compared to other summer league games. (June 25, 2012, Page 7)
OHS, LHS teams clobber Cougars
Oxford and Lafayette jump started the round robin portion NEMCABB Tournament in a big way Thursday at Edwin Moak Field.
Lafayette defeated Oxford’s junior varsity squad 6-0 and then defeated South Pontotoc 11-1 in five innings.
Oxford’s varsity then up-ended South Pontotoc 10-0 to conclude Day 1 of the Oxford Regional. (June 22, 2012, Page 6A)
‘Dores turn doubters into believers
NEW ALBANY — Lafayette had plenty of doubters when the Class 4A postseason began.
They have no power, some said.
How is their defense going to respond against playoff competition, others asked. (more…) (May 8, 2012, Page 6)
NAHS rallies to force Game 3
Lafayette’s first loss in over a month has to be its last or else the MHSAA Class 4A baseball playoffs will come to an end for the Commodores.
A night after defeating New Albany 12-3 to win their 12th straight contest, the Commodores lost 7-5 to the Bulldogs on Saturday at W.V. Brewer Field, their first setback since March 31. (more…) (May 7, 2012, Page 8)
‘Dores pitch their way into 4A quarters
It took a veteran pitching performance from senior Luke Stanley for a young Lafayette Commodores team to blank Amory 3-0 on Thursday.
The next day, Lafayette turned the ball over to right-hander Eli Murphree and the freshman responded.
Murphree allowed one run over six innings before turning the ball over to Stanley to close out the 2-1 victory at W.V. Brewer Field.
With the win, the Commodores (18-10 overall) advance to the quarterfinals of the MHSAA Class 4A playoffs to face Region 2-4A foe New Albany. (April 30, 2012, Page 6)
Lafayette advances to third round with 2-1 win
BLOG: In a span of six outs, Lafayette and Amory scored all three of tonight’s runs.
As it turned out, the Commodores’ two runs in the third were all the home team needed to defeat Amory 2-1 at W.V. Brewer Field.
In doing so, Lafayette stamped its ticket to the third round of the MHSAA Class 4A playoffs by eliminating the Panthers. (more…) (April 28, 2012)
