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Battle on the Border

‘Dores reflect on big win over Evangel Christian

VIDEO BLOG — Lafayette quarterback Jeremy Liggins, wide receiver Jeremiah Jones and running back Demarkous Dennis all had big contributions in the Commodores’ 35-34 win over Evangel Christian on Saturday in the Battle on the Border High School Football Showcase. (more…) (September 12, 2011)

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    ‘Dores post thrilling win over Evangel

    SHREVEPORT, La. — Lafayette’s goal to gain additional respect for its program and the state of Mississippi was accomplished on Saturday afternoon with a thrilling come-from-behind win over perennial power Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport, La.)  in the inaugural Battle on the Border High School Football Showcase.

    Adjustments made on offense and defense ultimately made the biggest difference in the No. 1 Commodores earning the 35-34 win over the Eagles in the first of three games played at Independence Stadium, but Saturday’s win was also about rising to a challenge and good, old-fashioned smashmouth power. (more…) (September 12, 2011, Page 1B)

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      No. 1 Lafayette downs Evangel Christian

      BLOG — SHREVEPORT, La. — Adjustments made at halftime on offense and defense ultimately led to the No. 1 Lafayette Commodores to a win over perennial power Evangel Christian Academy Saturday afternoon at Independence Stadium. (more…) (September 10, 2011)

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        LHS coordinators expect a big challenge Saturday

        If you’re a fan of the No. 1 Lafayette Commodores and haven’t caught up on all your football formations, then Saturday’s game against Evangel Christian in Shreveport, La., will be right up your alley. The word bevy doesn’t accurately describe the amount of formations the Eagles employ during a given contest.

        According to LHS defensive coordinator Eric Robertson, he has watched tape on the Eagles and said the formations shown on one film are completely different the next week. Such is the challenge facing the Commodores defense when they take on the nationally respected Eagles. (September 9, 2011, Page 8A)

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