Alyssa Mitchem has been named the new head girls soccer coach at Lafayette Jefferson High School, according to LJHS athletic director Joe Hernandez. “We are very excited to welcome Coach Mitchem to the Broncho family,” says Hernandez. “She is a social worker in the Lafayette School Corporation and a former coach in our system. She
Lafayette Jeff High School junior guard Brooks Barnhizer was one of six student-athletes named to the Indiana Junior All-Star Basketball Team by the Indianapolis Star. Barnhizer, who averaged 20.8 points and 9.5 rebounds for the Bronchos last season, is one of six student-athletes named to the Core Group for the Junior All-Stars. The Junior All-Stars
Under the direction of head coach Pat Shanley, the Lafayette Jeff football team has announced its 2020 schedule. The Bronchos will host four home games plus a preseason scrimmage, while facing non-conference foes West Lafayette and Lawrence Central. LJHS is coming off a 2019 season that saw the Bronchos post a 9-1 overall record and
Three members of the Lafayette Jefferson High School boys basketball team — Braxton Barnhizer, Brooks Barnhizer and Avery Beaver — were honored by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association. The all-state teams are selected through a process by the IBCA. A panel of 20 IBCA coaches – 16 from current regional areas, three district representatives and
The Lafayette School Corporation has mandated the cancellation of all athletic related activities, including practices, meetings, banquets, competitions etc….from March 15 through May 1. We will continue to update the LSC regulations as more information presents itself. Thank you for understanding as we attempt to keep our student-athletes, general student body, faculty, staff and schools
Marquis Munoz, a senior member of the 2019 Lafayette Jeff football team, has announced his intention to attend Purdue University and pursue his degree while also being a member of the Boilermakers’ football team. Munoz competed in football, baseball and basketball in his career at Lafayette Jeff. He rushed for 1,484 yards as a senior
For the second year in a row, Julie-Ann Stephany will represent Lafayette Jeff H.S. at the Indiana High School Athletic Association Gymnastics State Championships. By virtue of her 9.7 score on the floor, Stephany will compete at the IHSAA State Championships Saturday at Ball State University’s Worthen Arena. Opening ceremonies are at 12:30, while the
In the semifinals of the IHSAA Sectional, Lafayette Jeff’s boys basketball team suffered a 51-48 loss to crosstown rival Harrison. The loss ends the Bronchos season with a school record 21 regular season victories, while Harrison will move on the the Sectional Championship vs. Marion. Marion won the night’s first game by a 63-47 margin
Julie-Ann Stephany, a senior member of the Lafayette Jeff gymnastics team, has advanced to the IHSAA State Finals in the all-around. An All-North Central Conference First Team selection, Stephany placed sixth in the all-around with a 36.2 score to advance to the Regional as an individual. She managed a 9.1 on beam, a 9.0 on
