Oxford RHP/3B Barber exceeds expectations

Oxford’s Jason Barber didn’t play like a freshman this season on the diamond. After a standout career at the middle school level — one that showed Barber’s unfair talent level against competition his own age — the freshman was dominant in games against players who were often two and three years his senior. (more…) (June 13, 2013, Page 1B)

Buford wins defensive player of the year

Lafayette junior center fielder D.K. Buford was named Defensive Player of the Year in Division 2-4A recently.  (more…) (May 1, 2013, Page 9)

Little things add up to win for LHS

IUKA — Doing all the little things right, like putting down a squeeze bunt, playing great defense and not making critical mistakes like coach Patrick Robey stressed to his Commodores paid off for them Thursday night. Lafayette won the first game of its MHSAA Class 4A baseball playoff series opener against Tishomingo County 5-3 thanks in large part to the way it handled things late. (more…) (April 26, 2013, Page 9A)

‘Dores ready to do more in 4A playoffs

Last season a young Lafayette Commodore baseball team made some noise in the MHSAA Class 4A playoffs by advancing to the North Half title series. This year the Commodores are back to see if they can make it all the way to Pearl to compete in the state championship series. (more…) (April 24, 2013, Page 8)

Lafayette clobbers Clarksdale

There was no funny business at W.V. Brewer Field on April Fools’ Day.

After two less than desirable results against division foe Lewisburg last week, the Lafayette baseball team looked to swing the pendulum back in its favor against Clarksdale. (more…) (April 2, 2013, Page 8)

Patriots get offensive in win over LHS

It was just one of those nights for the Lafayette High baseball team, a night where no matter what the Commodores did, 2-4A rival Lewisburg was able to counter. (more…) (March 27, 2013, Page 8)

LHS overcomes errors to top OBHS

The Commodores have won all sorts of games this season. (more…) (March 14, 2013, Page 8)

LHS rallies to top Chargers in 8th

Patrick Robey’s first Crosstown Classic baseball game didn’t need to involve an extra inning. Thankfully for the first-year Lafayette head coach, his Commodores made him feel better about the rivalry game thanks to a 6-5 win over Oxford Friday night at W.V. Brewer Field. (March 11, 2013, Page 2B)

‘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)