Commodores fall to West Point

Commodores fall to West Point Published 10:20 pm Friday, October 25, 2024 By Staff Report LafayetteÕs quarterback Nick Thompson (2) hands the ball off to LafayetteÕs running back Kam Pritchard (4) during the second half against West Point at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024. (Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs quarterback Nick Thompson (2) runs the ball during the second half against West Point at William L.

Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024. (Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs head coach Anthony Hart reacts during the second half against West Point at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024.

(Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs receiver Charvon Bell (14) runs after a catch during the second half against West Point at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024. (Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs running back Kam Pritchard (4) runs the ball for a touchdown during the second half against West Point at William L.

Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024. (Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs running back Kam Pritchard (4) reacts after a touchdown during the second half against West Point at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024.

(Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs quarterback Nick Thompson (2) runs the ball for a first down during the first half against West Point at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024. (Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs quarterback Nick Thompson (2) runs the ball for a first down during the first half against West Point at William L.

Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024. (Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs head coach Anthony Hart reacts during the first half against West Point at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024.

(Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs offensive linemen Jake Leary (53) and LafayetteÕs Richard Parker (72) block during the first half against West Point at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024. (Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs linebacker Alex Leslie (5) gives direction before the snap during the first half against West Point at William L.

Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024. (Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs defensive linemen Xavion Williams (40) tackles the West Point running back during the first half at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024.

(Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs quarterback Nick Thompson (2) passes the ball during the first half against West Point at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024. (Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs cheerleaders perform prior to the game against West Point at William L.

Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024. (Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs running back Darius Brown (3) runs the ball during the first half against West Point at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024.

(Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs running back Darius Brown (3) runs the ball during the first half against West Point at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024. (Petre Thomas) LafayetteÕs Justice Vaughn (22) reacts after tackling the West Point running back during the first half at William L.

Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024. (Petre Thomas) By Adam Brown The Lafayette Commodores fell to West Point 41-11 in a home game on Friday night. With this loss, Lafayette drops to 0-8 overall and 0-3 in district play.

West Point quickly took control in the first quarter, scoring twice to jump out to a 14-0 lead. Both touchdowns came from drives that started deep in Lafayette territory. West Point continued to press, adding another touchdown later in the first quarter to extend their lead to 21-0.

At the end of the first quarter, the score stood at West Point 21, Lafayette 0. West Point added to their lead with a touchdown in the second quarter, making it 28-0. Lafayette had a chance to score before halftime but missed a field goal attempt.

The halftime score: West Point 28, Lafayette 0. In the third quarter, Lafayette got on the board when a high snap on a West Point punt sailed out of the end zone for a safety, making it 28-2. On the ensuing drive, Kamaron Pritchard broke free down the sideline for a Commodores touchdown, cutting the lead to 28-9.

West Point responded with a touchdown drive of their own to extend their lead to 34-9, though their two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful. In the fourth quarter, West Point found the end zone once more, stretching the lead to 41-9. Lafayette got two more points as West Point snapped the ball over the punter’s head for a safety.

The Commodores will look to rebound on Friday when they travel to New Hope. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

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