DB Herod headed to play for Rangers
A tryout last month has resulted in a scholarship for Lafayette’s Tay Herod. The former Commodore, who was a member of two MHSAA Class 4A state championship teams, has signed on to play defensive back for Northwest Mississippi Community College. (more…) (May 8, 2013, Page 8A)
Rebels speedy future on display at EAGLE Invite
COLUMN: Ole Miss’ future on offense/special teams was on display this past Saturday at the annual Oxford EAGLE Invitational. (more…) (March 13, 2013, Page 9)
LHS RB Buford commits to Rebels
There is a sign that hangs in the Lafayette High football fieldhouse that stresses faith, family and football. In the case of LHS running back D.K. Buford, Ole Miss’ newest pledge for the 2014 signing class, those three ideals are very important to him and reasons why he ultimately decided to say close to home and play for coach Hugh Freeze. (February 13, 2013, Page 7)
Rangers load up on LHS standouts
Eric Robertson thought there was a good chance he’d have to travel across the Magnolia State to see his graduating seniors play football at the next level.
As it turns out, the Lafayette head football will only have to head up Highway 55. (more…) (February 7, 2013, Page 10)
Late rally not enough to lift Mississippi past Alabama
A fourth-quarter rally wasn’t enough to propel the Mississippi All-Stars past Alabama in the 26th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic played Saturday afternoon in Montgomery, Ala. (more…) (December 17, 2012, Page 1B)
‘Dores football stats year with 3 road games
Lafayette fans wishing to see the Commodores play on the gridiron to the start the year in 2013 will have to do it on the road. LHS coach Eric Robertson finalized his schedule for the upcoming season late last week. The Commodores, who finished the 2012 season with a 10-3 overall mark, will play the first three games of the season away from William L. Buford Stadium.
Lafayette will open the year at Tupelo on Aug. 23 against first-year coach Trent Hammond, who was hired Wednesday after spending four seasons in Amory. (December 13, 2012, Page 8)
Adamson’s consistent leadership paves season for Oxford
Oxford’s reversal of fortune on the gridiron this season was a result of many different players. For a team that was 5-6 and not in the playoffs in 2011, an 11-2 overall record and a trip to the semifinals of the MHSAA Class 5A playoffs in 2012 took a lot of hard work on the part of several top players. (more…) (December 12, 2012, Page 1B)
Four ‘Dores named to 4A MAC team
Lafayette senior cornerback Brandon Mack continued to receive postseason honors Wednesday when he was named to the Mississippi Association of Coaches Class 4A team. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Mack was named to the first team on defense as a cornerback along with Houston’s Chris Thornton. (December 5, 2012, Page 6)
ADs, coaches weigh in on MHSAA changes to divisions
There were some minor changes experienced by all three area high schools in the latest re-classification by the MHSAA. (more…) (December 4, 2012, Page 8)
MHSAA announces new regions
The Mississippi High School Activities Association recently released the its reclassification for the next two years. (more…) (November 30, 2012, Page 7A)
