Vaught’s Views for Friday, August 28th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Veteran Kentucky sportswriter Larry Vaught shares some insight and thoughts on University of Kentucky sports.
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Adding to the Banner: Lady Laker Volleyball team has sights set on district title going into this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Russell County High School Lady Lakers Volleyball coach Faith Womack pulls no punches when talking about the goals she has for her team heading into a season unlike any other. "I think our main goal, when you look at that banner in the gym,... Read More.
RCHS Lakers Football began practice Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Russell County Lakers Head Coach Ryan Richardson said it was good to be out on the practice field as the Lakers prepare for their season opener in nearly two weeks against Casey County. The Lakers hit the practice field with helmets on for the... Read More.
RCMS Football begins practice with helmets | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Middle School football team, under the direction of head coach Keith Ellis, hit the practice field Monday evening for the first time with helmets. Here are a few snapshots of the first practice for the RCMS Lakers. Photos by Laker Country... Read More.
New Area Technology Center could have massive impact locally | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford and Project Superintendent Larry McGowan are full of optimism about what lies ahead as work continues on the new Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center on the Russell County High School campus. While classes in the new, state-of-the-art building... Read More.
Governor Beshear says he will NOT overrule KHSAA decision on fall sports | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced during his daily press conference today that he will not overturn the KHSAA's plan to move forward with fall sports. There were some concerns from student-athletes, parents, coaches, and others that Beshear could nix KHSAA's plan, which allows for... Read More.
Fall sports teams expected to begin practice today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Barring any late changes, fall sports teams will be able to begin practicing across Kentucky today after last week's decision by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association to move forward with the plan to begin practices in anticipation of athletic contests beginning in a... Read More.
Russell County Girls Golf finishes third in weekend tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Girls Golf team finished in third place overall with a team score of 374 over the weekend at the Kentucky Invitational Tournament at Lakewood Country Club. McKenzie Trautman shot a personal-best score of 76 to lead the way for the Lakers,... Read More.