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)
LHS completes run through NEMCABB
NEW ALBANY — Lafayette’s bats continued to be as hot as tar under the Mississippi sun Wednesday.
The Commodores concluded their tear through the NEMCABB Championship Tournament by knocking off North Pontotoc 13-3 in the title game at the New Albany Sportsplex. (more…) (June 28, 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)
Stanley leads Lafayette’s magical run
Lafayette’s run through the Class 4A playoffs that ultimately led to a spot in the North Half title series was made possible through a total team effort. That much was evident by the way the Commodores played through the last half of the season. But as unified as the team was, the player that got them to that point and really made the team believe that good things were going to happen was senior pitcher/infielder Luke Stanley. (more…) (June 6, 2012, Page 1B)
Players react to news Lewis is stepping down
The news that Greg Lewis is planning to step down as head baseball coach to pursue an administrative position at the high school caught most everyone off guard, including his players. (May 18, 2012, Page 7A)
Patriots end Lafayette’s magical run
Lafayette’s improbable run through the MHSAA Class 4A baseball playoffs came to a close Friday.
In front of a capacity crowd at W.V. Brewer Field, the Commodores seemed to set the tone of the North Half game by plating three runs in the first. (more…) (May 14, 2012, Page 3B)
Pats frustrate ‘Dores, take Game 1
OLIVE BRANCH — The Commodores didn’t exactly look like themselves Thursday.
After jumping out to an early lead at Lewisburg in Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 4A North Half series, the Commodores struggled to maintain their early success and the Patriots took advantage. (more…) (May 11, 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)
