Colston, Massengill sign with NWCC
Tuesday was a proud day for Lafayette girls soccer coach Melinda Scruggs.
At approximately 2 p.m., Scruggs watched as two of her seniors, Andrea Colston and Karly Massengill, make sure their soccer careers would extend past William L. Buford Stadium by signing to play for Northwest Mississippi Community College. (more…) (January 26, 2012, Page 7)
Corinth edges LHS in OT thriller
CORINTH — Tuesday’s Class 4A playoff soccer match between the Lafayette Lady Commodores and Corinth Lady Warriors was filled with hustle, passion and a lot of drama. It was played the way coach LHS coach Melinda Scruggs wants her team to play it.
Unfortunately for the Lady Commodores, Corinth was able to edge out a 4-3 win in two overtimes to advance to the quarterfinals on Saturday. (January 25, 2012, Page 7)
LHS-OHS games canceled, teams ready for playoff runs
Saturday’s Oxford-Lafayette soccer games were canceled due to rain the night before. Because Saturday was the last day of the regular season, the soccer version of the Crosstown Classic will not be rescheduled. (more…) (January 23, 2012, Page 3B)
Sideline View: Episode 10
BLOG: Miss today’s edition of the Sideline View on RebelSportsRadio.com? Fear not. Click HERE to listen to today’s show at your convenience. (more…) (January 20, 2012)
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)
Lady ‘Dores leave chances on the pitch
The Grenada girls made the most of their chances on Tuesday evening at William L. Buford Stadium.
The Lady Commodores did not.
Despite maintaining possession for much of the first half and generating numerous scoring chances, the Lafayette girls fell to Grenada in penalty kicks 3-2 after regulation ended in a 2-2 tie. (more…) (January 4, 2012, Page 7)
Jackson on the mark in Commodores win
Fresh off of the gridiron, Tyler Jackson showed no signs of being over worked on Tuesday as he led the Commodores to a 4-0 home victory over Grenada.
The senior striker netted three goals in his third game back with the Commodores and played as if he hasn’t missed a beat. (January 4, 2012, Page 7)
LHS soccer set to start season today
The Lafayette soccer teams will officially kick off their season today with road matches at Hernando.
Coming off of a 3-12 season, the Commodores are hoping the 2011-12 season provides different results in large part because of a young core group of players that has a year more of experience under their belts. (November 8, 2011, Page 10)
Mustangs rain on LHS’ Senior Night
A night that was meant to honor Lafayette’s seniors was severely dampened by the visiting Center Hill soccer squads as the Mustangs claimed a lopsided 15-1 victory in the boys showdown and the Lady Mustangs surged late to defeat LHS 2-1. (more…) (January 19, 2011, Page 7)
Lewisburg takes two games from LHS
A busy week of soccer got off to tough start for the Lafayette girls and boys teams Monday as both teams suffered losses to Lewisburg at William L. Buford Stadium.
The Lady Commodores lost 2-1, while the Commodores fell 3-0 in the nightcap. (more…) (January 18, 2011, Page 8)
