Anderson sees the positives despite loss
Saturday’s season finale didn’t yield the ultimate result the Lafayette Commodores soccer team was hoping for.
With their post-season fate ultimately decided the night before after a tough loss at Senatobia, the Commodores were looking to close out their 2012-13 season with a strong showing against Division 3-4A foe Lewisburg at William L. Buford Stadium. (more…) (January 21, 2013, Page 10)
Area players named to MACJC all-state teams
Former Water Valley standout C.J. Jackson was named to the MACJC All-State football team as a member of the first team. Joining Jackson, a linebacker who plays at ICC, on the team from the area is former Oxford High standout Demarcus Pegues, who was named honorable mention at linebacker. Pegues just completed his sophomore season as a member of the NWCC Rangers.
Tyler Jackson, a former standout from Lafayette, was named to the second team as place-kicker. Jackson just completed his freshman season at ICC.
The Rangers finished the season 7-2 overall and 5-1 in the MACJC North Division, while the Indians finished the year 6-3. (November 13, 2012, Page 7)
LHS looking for committee to lead
The Lafayette boys soccer team will have a slightly new look to it this season. (more…) (November 7, 2012, Page 7)
Former ‘Dore wins national award
Former Lafayette High standout, kicker Tyler Jackson, was honored Wednesday by being named NJCAA National Special Teams Player of the Week. (more…) (November 1, 2012, Page 10)
Former ‘Dore lifts ICC past East
Former Lafayette High kicker Tyler Jackson made a 43-yard field Saturday to lift the Itawamba Community College Indians to a 24-23 win over MACJC North Division champion East Mississippi. (more…) (October 29, 2012, Page 4B)
No. 4 NWCC dominates No. 20 ICC
SENATOBIA — A near perfect performance in all three phases fueled the No. 4 Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers to a 49-7 thrashing of No. 20 Itawamba on Thursday night at Bobby Franklin Field. In a game that featured several former area players on both sides of the field, it was the Rangers that really showed they were worthy of their national ranking. (September 28, 2012, Page 6A)
Bluegrass State C headed to Ole Miss
A change of heart led Tyler Jackson to Oxford.
In January, the Lexington Catholic (Ky.) senior catcher verbally committed to play baseball at Western Kentucky, but after doing some thinking, Jackson decided what he really wanted to do was make a push to play in the Southeastern Conference. (more…) (July 19, 2012, Page 7)
Amory Panthers end Oxford’s title hunt
NEW ALBANY — Oxford’s successful summer baseball season didn’t end the way coach Chris Baughman or his Chargers were hoping. After earning a first-round bye following a win in the final game of the Oxford Regional of the NEMCABB Tournament, the Chargers were eliminated Tuesday by Amory at BNA Park.
Oxford started its day on a high note with a 12-0 win over New Albany but shortly after lunch, the Chargers were packing up their gear until next spring due to a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. (June 27, 2012, Page 7)
Chargers split with South Panola
Oxford’s older summer baseball team split a road doubleheader with South Panola on Tuesday night. The Tigers defeated Oxford 7-1 in the first game, while Oxford shut out the Tigers 3-0 in the second. (more…) (June 13, 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)
