Lafayette falls to New Hope in 1-5A opener

Published 10:04 pm Friday, October 9, 2026 This season started off better for Lafayette than it has in recent years but Friday began the stretch of games that matter with its Region 1-5A schedule getting underway. Things did not get off on the right foot for the Commodores in a 28-14 loss to New Hope at William L. Buford Stadium. Throughout non-region play the Commodores (5-2, 0-1 1-5A) boasted a potent offense but in the loss at Hernando and then Friday’s loss to the Trojans it struggled to light up the scoreboard. In the first half it was all New...