Hart to take over as Lafayette’s new AD
An opportunity to take on a bigger role with Lafayette High School athletics was something Anthony Hart couldn’t pass up. Hart, who helped lead the Commodores to two straight MHSAA Class 4A state football titles, has left his post as the team’s head coach to take on his new role as athletics director for the school district. (December 9, 2011, Page 6A)
The right move: Hart provides LHS with structure
A move four hours to the north some seven years ago turned out to be a great decision for Lafayette head football coach Anthony Hart.
It may have seemed strange for him to have left a job where he led a team to a 12-2 record and a spot in the semifinals of the Class 3A playoffs, not to mention the comfort of the area where he grew up, but Hart felt like leaving Franklin County for Lafayette was the move he needed to make. (more…) (November 23, 2011, Page 6A)
School may decide fate of former LHS coach
A decision on the future of former Lafayette High girls softball coach Catherine Papagolos may be reached this afternoon by the district’s school board. (more…) (June 27, 2011, Page 2)
More support, structure needed at LHS
The last few seasons has been a great time to be a fan of the Lafayette Commodores.
The football team won its first state championship under Anthony Hart, the cross country teams finished high at the state meet under Mississippi Association Coach of the Year Ben Mikell, the girls basketball program has reached the state tournament under coach Amy Sutton, the girls track team finished second this year at the MHSAA state meet under the guidance of Sutton and Mikell, the tennis team earned its first individual state title winners, while other sports have performed at a high level. (more…) (June 3, 2011, Page 7A)
Hearing explores coach’s reassignment
A public hearing regarding the reassignment of former Lafayette High School girls softball coach Cay Papagolos produced several hours of testimony from administrators and coaches employed by the Lafayette County School District. A decision will be made by the school board on her future with the district. (June 2, 2011, Page 1A)
Inconsistent testimony concern Papagolos’ attorney
Joe Murray, attorney for former Lafayette High School softball coach Cay Papagolos, said his main concern after Wednesday’s public hearing on Papagolos’ reassignment earlier this year were the inconsistencies in the testimony given by school officials and administrators. (June 2, 2011, Page 5A)
Testimony begins in Papagolos hearing
Testimony was given by Lafayette Athletics Director Jeff Nelson and Superintendent Mike Foster in a public hearing regarding the re-assignment and re-hiring of girls fastpitch softball coach Cay Papagolos on Wednesday morning. (more…) (June 1, 2011)
OCR investigation leads to hearing for Lafayette school district
An investigation on the part of the Office for Civil Rights has led to a public hearing regarding the demotion and re-assignment of former Lafayette High softball coach Cay Papagolos earlier this year.
The OCR is currently investigating whether the Lafayette County School District failed to provide equal athletic opportunities to participants in the girls’ athletics program at LHS and at the middle school. (more…) (May 31, 2011, Page 8)
Mikell honored with Coach of the Year award
A goal of becoming one of the better cross country programs in Class 4A, and North Mississippi, eight years ago has led to an honor for Lafayette High School and head coach Ben Mikell. (more…) (May 18, 2011, Page 6)
Pitching propels ‘Dores to double-dip success
It wasn’t that the Diamond ‘Dores racked up 12 runs in two victories on Wednesday that impressed Lafayette head coach Greg Lewis.
Sure, it was nice that the Commodores were able to hold on for a 5-3 victory over Hernando earlier in the day and then cruise to a 7-1 victory over Independence in the nightcap of the Lafayette extension of Oxford’s Spring Break Tournament. (more…) (March 17, 2011, Page 8)
