Chargers stay tough, take Classic
Oxford baseball coach Chris Baughman held a meeting with his team Wednesday about facing adversity and staying mentally tough.
It didn’t take long for the meeting to be put to the test, as the Chargers had to respond to an early deficit in order to defeat Lafayette 6-5 Friday night at Edwin Moak Field in the Crosstown Classic. (more…) (March 12, 2012, Page 3B)
LHS knocks off Olive Branch
The Lafayette baseball team earned a big 10-7 victory at Olive Branch Tuesday. (more…) (March 7, 2012, Page 7)
LHS baseball tops Pontotoc
The Lafayette baseball team improved to 2-2 on the season after sneaking past Pontotoc 3-2 on Saturday at the Pontotoc Tournament.
The Commodores return to action on Tuesday with a road game at Olive Branch before playing at Oxford on Friday. (March 5, 2012, Page 9A)
‘Dores earn first win, clip Corinth
Lafayette’s baseball team knocked off Corinth 8-3 Thursday as part of the Pontotoc Tournament. (more…) (March 2, 2012, Page 7A)
Versatile OF Mize signs with MDCC Trojans
Versatility and speed are two big attributes college baseball coaches, at all levels, are looking for first when they sign a prospect out of high school. With the change in bats and the game moving to a more defensive minded, small-ball approach, players that can run and play all over the field have become extremely coveted. (February 24, 2012, Page 6A)
Devils, ‘Dores see positives from jamboree
WATER VALLEY — High school baseball returned to the area Monday in the form of two dress rehearsals for the Water Valley Blue Devils and Lafayette Commodores. Both teams played two four-inning contests at Blue Devil Field, including a matchup against each other in the nightcap of the day-long jamboree.
Lafayette got the better of the Blue Devils with a 1-0 win, but both LHS coach Greg Lewis and WVHS coach Kary Bridges saw positives and things they can both build on.
Lewis, whose Commodores lost 5-4 to Grenada just before playing Water Valley, was focused on how his pitchers performed. (February 21, 2012, Page 9)
LHS hosting alumni baseball game
Lafayette will hold an its inaugural alumni baseball game Feb. 11 at W.V. Brewer Field. (more…) (January 30, 2012, Page 3B)
NECC Tigers glove Stanley’s signature
Having one of the best gloves in the North Mississippi area has resulted in a scholarship and a spot on the Northeast Mississippi Community College baseball team for Lafayette’s Luke Stanley.
The standout senior has been considered one of the better middle infielders around for a while and his play for the Commodores, and his summer league team, garnered him an offer from NECC. Stanley turned that offer into a guarantee when he signed to play for coach Kent Farris and former Lafayette coach Richy Harrelson, who raved about Stanley’s overall ability. (January 27, 2012, Page 6A)
Third annual LHS baseball golf tournament
The Lafayette baseball program will be hosting its third annual golf tournament Oct. 1. Registration is between 7-8 a.m. with the start time set for 8. (more…) (September 22, 2011, Page 7)
JUCO baseball showcase set for Friday
Several former area baseball players will take part in a Sophomore Showcase on Friday at Hinds Community College. The showcase is open to select players from schools located in Region 23, which also includes Louisiana. (more…) (September 15, 2011, Page 7)
