LHS girls fall short in bid for title

Melinda Scruggs wasn’t quite sure what to expect from her young Lafayette team heading into the 2012-13 season.

As it turned out, it’s hard to believe the season could have gone much better. (more…) (January 21, 2013, Page 10)

Lady ‘Dores rout Senatobia

With four key Division 3-4A matches left on the schedule, the Lafayette Lady Commodores took a big step to earning a spot in the upcoming MHSAA playoffs with an impressive 6-0 win over Senatobia at William L. Buford Stadium Tuesday night. (January 9, 2013, Page 6)

Scruggs helps OHS nip Lady ‘Dores

Saturday’s Crosstown Classic on the pitch ended up playing out just about like both head coaches thought it might.

With thunder sounding in the distance, and under an overcast sky, the Oxford Lady Chargers capitalized on a second-half goal from Zoe Scruggs to nip crosstown rival Lafayette 1-0 at Oxford’s Bobby Holcomb Field. (December 10, 2012, Page 1B)

Houghton, LHS unload on Horn Lake

Lafayette’s Alley Houghton recorded a hat trick before 20 minutes had elapsed off the clock in Tuesday’s soccer match with Horn Lake at William L. Buford Stadium. Houghton finished with five goals overall in the Lady Commodores’ 7-1 victory over the Lady Eagles.

The win improved the young Lady Commodores to 5-0 on the year and brought another smile to coach Melinda Scruggs’ face. (November 28, 2012, Page 7)

Scruggs ready to see where Lady ‘Dores are

This weekend will be an important one for the Lafayette Lady Commodore soccer team. (more…) (November 7, 2012, Page 6)

Lafayette splits with CHS in divisional showdown

Lafayette wrapped up its home-and-home series on the pitch with Cleveland on Saturday, splitting with the visitors.

While the LHS girls cruised to a 6-0 victory on a gusty Saturday afternoon at William L. Buford Stadium, the Commodores were defeated 6-2.

In the girls’ showdown, Lafayette scored five goals in the first half and never let Cleveland gain any sort of confidence to get back in the game. (January 16, 2012, Page 8)

Mustangs rain on LHS’ Senior Night

A night that was meant to honor Lafayette’s seniors was severely dampened by the visiting Center Hill soccer squads as the Mustangs claimed a lopsided 15-1 victory in the boys showdown and the Lady Mustangs surged late to defeat LHS 2-1. (more…) (January 19, 2011, Page 7)

Pontotoc tops Lady ‘Dores in playoffs

LHS GIRLS SOCCER – The Lafayette Lady Commodores’ season came to an end Monday in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs. Pontotoc proved to be too much for LHS in the second half of a 3-0 win. LHS coach Melinda Scruggs was still upbeat about how her team performed this year despite the loss. (February 2, 2010, Page 9)

‘Dores, Lady ‘Dores down Lewisburg

Both Lafayette soccer team’s captured victories over the Lewisburg Patriots in high school soccer action Tuesday night at William L. Buford Stadium. Both Lafayette squads won 3-2 over the Patriots. (January 20, 2010, Page 6)

Lafayette teams earn sweep of Senatobia

LHS SOCCER — Lafayette’s girls and boys teams earned two big district wins over Senatobia in soccer action to pull even in the race for the upcoming Class 4A playoffs. (January 13, 2010, Page 6)