‘Crosstown Classic’ to be broadcast on FSS
The annual “Crosstown Classic” football matchup between the Lafayette Commodores and Oxford Chargers just got a little bit bigger this year. For the first time since the rivalry began in 1972, the game will be televised live on Fox Sports South as part of the Bright Lights: Football package sponsored by C Spire Wireless. (May 30, 2012, Page 6)
Robey tapped to lead Commodores
A week is all the Lafayette Commodores were without a head baseball coach. In an effort to secure a coach to lead a young team that advanced to the MHSAA Class 4A North Half title series before the summer season started, Lafayette Athletics Director Anthony Hart hired Patrick Robey away from South Panola. (May 24, 2012, Page 6)
Robertson pleased with his first spring
Lafayette’s first set of spring practices following a big turnover in personnel and in the coaching ranks turned out to be a success, according to first-year head coach Eric Robertson. (May 24, 2012, Page 7)
Stanley strikes out 10 in Game 1 win
AMORY — Apparently the rumors were true.
Amory coach Chad Williams found out first hand why folks were calling Lafayette pitcher Luke Stanley a tough staff ace to face.
Thursday evening, Stanley struck out 10 in Lafayette’s 3-0 road win over the Amory Panthers in the second round of the MHSAA Class 4A playoffs. (April 27, 2012, Page 7A)
LHS tops Pontotoc, earns trip to 4A North Half title match
Lafayette earned its biggest win in the history of its program Thursday with a 4-3 win over Pontotoc at the courts behind Oxford-University Stadium. The victory sent the Commodores to the 4A North Half title match for the first time in program history. (April 27, 2012, Page 7A)
Wins move ‘Dores closer to spot in 4A playoffs
The Lafayette High School baseball team moved one step closer to locking up a playoff spot with a pair of wins against Rosa Fort on Tuesday evening. The Commodores (10-10 overall, 5-3 Region 2-4A) knocked off the Lions 15-0 and 12-0 in two run-ruled shortened games at W.V. Brewer Field. (April 11, 2012, Page 9)
Commodores rally to defeat Senatobia
Lafayette rallied from an early two-run deficit by scoring five runs in the top of the fifth inning of a 6-2 win over Senatobia Thursday night. (more…) (April 6, 2012, Page 9A)
Lafayette earns No. 2 seed in 4A playoffs
A 6-1 win over Senatobia secured a spot in the upcoming Class 4A playoffs for the Lafayette Commodores Thursday evening. (more…) (April 6, 2012, Page 9A)
Challenging match turns into 4-3 win for Lafayette
Lafayette’s challenging start to the 2012 tennis season produced a big win Thursday at the courts behind Oxford-University Stadium. (March 2, 2012, Page 6A)
Lafayette tennis tops Lewisburg in opener
Led by strong doubles play, the Lafayette Commodores topped Lewisburg 5-2 in the tennis season opener. (February 29, 2012, Page 6)
