Rosa Fort Lions too quick for LHS
A fast start to Friday’s home game for the Lafayette Commodores was negated by the quickness of the Tunica-Rosa Fort Lions. Lafayette led 9-2 in the early moments of the Division 2-4A contest but after a surge from the Lions later in the first quarter, the Commodores were never able to catch up. The end result was a 70-48 win for the Lions, who improved to 4-0 in 2-4A play and sent the Commodores to 8-6 overall and 1-3 in 2-4A.
Lafayette blasts Lions on Homecoming
Lafayette’s Homecoming court wasn’t the only thing that shined Friday evening.
Led by an unrelenting defensive effort, the Lafayette Commodores treated the capacity crowd at William L. Buford Stadium to a lopsided 35-6 victory against the Tunica-Rosa Fort Lions. (more…) (October 8, 2012, Page 3B)
‘Dores dominate Rosa Fort on homecoming
BLOG: Lafayette gave the capacity crowd plenty to cheer for Friday evening.
In front of a packed house on homecoming night, the Commodores knocked off the visiting Tunica-Rosa Fort Lions 35-6. (more…) (October 6, 2012)
‘Dores set to host speedy Rosa Fort
There will be plenty of speed on the field Friday at William L. Buford Stadium.
In addition to Lafayette’s typical all-around speed, Region 2-4A foe Tunica-Rosa Fort will bring a wealth of athleticism as well. (October 4, 2012, Page 8)
No. 1 ‘Dores headed to Delta Friday
A week after throttling Lewisburg at home in the Region 2-4A opener, the Lafayette Commodores hit the road this week for their first region road game of the year.
Lafayette (7-0 overall) puts its No. 1 ranking in the state on the line against the Tunica-Rosa Fort Lions, a team that always has a surplus of big, strong, fast athletes that can any head coach just a little nervous. (October 6, 2011, Page 6)
Lady ‘Dores rally past Tunica-Rosa Fort
The Lady Commodores basketball squad came into Tuesday’s home showdown with Division 2-4A opponent Tunica-Rosa Fort out of sync and it showed up on the scoreboard early.
Empty possessions and the inability to rebound or cover the Lady Lions’ 3-point attack proved to be detrimental early in the game, but as the game progressed, Lafayette was able to adapt enough to pull out a 58-51 victory in overtime over Rosa Fort.
In the boys matchup, the Commodores fell behind early and were never able to recover, falling to the Lions 73-53. (December 15, 2010, Page 8A)
‘Dores capture Region 2-4A title Friday
The Lafayette Commodores rallied past the Rosa Fort Lions Friday night after a rather sluggish start to claim a 42-7 victory. The Commodores clinched first place in Region 2-4A with the important win over the Lions. (October 25, 2010, Page 4B)
Lions no match for Lafayette
The Lafayette Commodores (10-0, 5-0) stormed past the Rosa Fort Lions (7-3, 3-3) 42-7 on Friday night. With the win, the Commodores won Region 2-4A. (more…) (October 23, 2010)
Commodores clobber Lions
Friday’s doubleheader against Tunica-Rosa Fort proved to be a good transition series for the Lafayette Commodores baseball team.
Playing their first games without three starters who were dismissed from the team earlier in the week, the Commodores defeated the Lions 20-0 and 15-0 in two mercy-ruled games at W.V. Brewer Field. (April 19, 2010, Page 4B)
