Commodores take down Kosciusko in playoff opener
Lafayette got off to a great start in the Class 4A playoffs Monday morning with a 6-1 win over Kosciusko on the road. Lafayette swept the doubles action to gain the match win, while Mallory Davis peformed well in her singles match. Davis defeated Jessica Reynolds 6-0, 6-2 to gain the victory for LHS. Kosciusko’s lone win came in boys singles as Patrick Adams defeated Nathan Hollis 6-1, 6-1. (more…) (April 24, 2012, Page 10)
Chargers clip Commodores on the court
Avent’s Park was surrounded by spectators Thursday afternoon as Lafayette and Oxford closed out their regular seasons with the annual tennis meeting between the two schools.
With both squads already a part of the Class 4A (LHS) and 5A (OHS) playoffs, Thursday’s match was about different things for each coach.
The Chargers defeated the Commodores 5-2 but the two wins were a marked improvement for Debbie Swindoll’s Commodores, who lost 7-0 to OHS last year.
Apart from the two wins, the No. 1 boys doubles match had to be decided with a tiebreaker, while two other doubles matches were also competitive. (April 13, 2012, Page 7A)
Lafayette blanks Mooreville in tennis
Lafayette’s final home match of the regular season produced a 7-0 win over Mooreville Monday at the courts behind Oxford-University Stadium. (more…) (April 10, 2012, Page 8)
Lafayette earns No. 2 seed in 4A playoffs
A 6-1 win over Senatobia secured a spot in the upcoming Class 4A playoffs for the Lafayette Commodores Thursday evening. (more…) (April 6, 2012, Page 9A)
Lafayette shuts out North Pontotoc
A clean sweep is what the Lafayette Commodores earned over Division 2-4A foe North Pontotoc Wednesday at the courts behind Oxford-University Stadium. (April 5, 2012, Page 2B)
Tupelo tops Lafayette in tennis action
Tupelo won both singles matches and four of five in doubles to post a 6-1 win over Tupelo Monday. (more…) (April 3, 2012, Page 9)
Lafayette tennis splits in tournament
The Lafayette tennis team had a successful weekend at the East Misssissippi Tournament hosted in Meridian. (more…) (April 2, 2012, Page 10)
LHS tennis falls in close match to New Albany
Lafayette fell to New Albany 4-2 at the courts beyond Oxford-University Stadium on Thursday. The match originally started March 8 but was suspended due to rain. Lauren Cullen picked up the girls singles point with a 3-6, 6-3 (1-0) victory). (more…) (March 30, 2012, Page 9A)
‘Dores blank Tunica-Rosa Fort in tennis
Lafayette made quick work of the Tunica-Rosa Fort Lions Tuesday afternoon. (more…) (March 28, 2012, Page 7)
Lafayette tops Cleveland in tennis action
Lafayette defeated Cleveland, last year’s Class 4A state champions, 6-1 Monday afternoon. (more…) (March 27, 2012, Page 12)
