LHS sneaks past Patriots
The Lafayette tennis team narrowly edged out Lewisburg Thursday 4-3. (more…) (March 8, 2013, Page 7A)
Lafayette tops North Pontotoc to open division play
Lafayette’s 6-1 win over North Pontotoc Thursday not only gave the Commodores their second straight win in tennis, it also gave them a 1-0 start in Division 2-4A play. Lafayette won all five doubles matches. In boys singles, Lafayette’s Brett Bowen blanked Skyler Turner 6-0, 6-0. (more…) (March 1, 2013, Page 8A)
‘Dores take down Grenada in tennis action
Lafayette’s depth on the boys side of the tennis team made a big difference in Wednesday’s 4-3 win over Class 6A Grenada at the John Leslie Courts. (more…) (February 28, 2013, Page 9)
Lafayette JV tennis falls to Grenada
Lafayette’s trip to Grenada Tuesday didn’t produce a victory as the Chargers topped the Commodores 5-2. (more…) (February 27, 2013, Page 7)
Troopers outlast ‘Dores to win 4-3
A hard-fought match that was decided in doubles play didn’t come out in favor of the Lafayette Commodores Monday. In their season opener at the Oxford-University Stadium tennis courts, the Commodores fell 4-3 to Mooreville.
LHS tennis knocks off Corinth
Lafayette’s last match before the regular season starts today included a trip to Corinth and a 9-4 win over the Warriors. (more…) (February 25, 2013, Page 2B)
Deep roster may help LHS overcome some inexperience
A deep roster is something Lafayette tennis coach Debbie Swindoll will help make a difference for her younger group of players in 2013. A year after the most successful seasons in LHS tennis history, the Commodores are more youthful, Swindoll said. Gone are four individual state champions and standouts such as Mallory Davis and Barron Pruitt, the mixed doubles team that won the 4A individual state championship last year. (more…) (February 22, 2013, Page 7A)
Former LHS standout receives honor from MTA
Former Lafayette High tennis standout Mallory Davis was selected by the Mississippi Tennis Association as a recipient of the George Wilkinson Memorial Award. Davis, a freshman tennis player at Meridian Community College, won the award given to a top male or female junior player who exemplifies the qualities of composure under physical stress and emotional discipline in recognition of their desire, integrity, perseverance and maturity, both on and off the court. (more…) (October 31, 2012, Page 7)
Lafayette netters raking in the medals
RIDGELAND — Lafayette tennis coach Debbie Swindoll was all smiles right up until the ice-cold water from a cooler hit the top of her head and back at the Ridgeland Tennis Center Tuesday afternoon. (more…) (May 9, 2012, Page 6)
Lafayette’s run comes to an end at North Half
Lafayette’s tennis season came to an end Friday in the MHSAA Class 4A North Half title match. New Albany beat Lafayette 6-1, but three matches were decided in tiebreakers. (more…) (May 7, 2012, Page 8)
