Lafayette downs Holmes County to advance in playoffs
Published 9:24 am Saturday, November 13, 2021
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Lafayette High’s Jay Reed (5) runs upfield in the first quarter against Holmes County Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Friday, November 12, 2021. (©Bruce Newman)
Lafayette High’s Jay Reed (5) scores in the second quarter against Holmes County Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Friday, November 12, 2021. (©Bruce Newman)
Lafayette High’s Jamari Logan (9) recovers a fumble by Holmes County Central quarterback Octavious Pernell (7) for a turnover in the first quarter at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Friday, November 12, 2021. (©Bruce Newman)
Lafayette High’s Trikyus Woodall (22) runs for a touchdown in the first quarter against Holmes County Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Friday, November 12, 2021. (©Bruce Newman)
Lafayette County jumped to an early lead and never allowed Holmes County to be a serious threat.
Lafayette High’s Jamari Logan recovered a fumble by Holmes quarterback Octavious Pernell for a turnover in the first quarter. Trikyus Woodall and Jay Reed both scored touchdowns in the first quarter.
Holmes County was scoreless until the 4th quarter. Lafayette won 43-16 to improve their record 11-2.
The ‘Dores in 5A in the playoff and will travel to play the undefeated Neshoba Central Rockets on Nov. 19 at 7 PM.