RCMS Softball Advances to 16th District Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 15 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Middle School Lady Lakers advanced to the 16th District softball championship with a dramatic 7–6 victory over Metcalfe County Monday night. Russell County fell behind 6–0 in the first inning but battled back, scoring four runs in the bottom of the... Read More.

GIRLS SOCCER: Lady Lakers Continue Dominant Season With 8–0 Win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 15 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker soccer team remains undefeated following a dominant performance Monday evening. The varsity Lady Lakers shut out Wayne County 8–0, improving their season record to 10–0. Russell County’s defense has allowed only five goals through its first 10 matches. Addison... Read More.

BOYS SOCCER: Lakers Shut Out Falcons on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 15 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County High School boys soccer team honored their seniors during Monday’s game vs. Monroe County. This year’s seniors are Gio Gomez, Xavi Medrano, Andre Perez, and Xavion Russell. The seniors found victory on the field against the Falcons starting early and continuing... Read More.

Laker Golf Claims Runner-Up Honors at Conference Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 14 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker golf team earned a runner-up finish in the conference championship Monday evening. Senior Gabe Browning led the Lakers with a round of 37, finishing as the individual conference runner-up. Grant Wilson shot a 41, followed by Grider Selby with a... Read More.

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports Members Earn Top Finishes at State Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, September 13 by WJRS Staff

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports members delivered an impressive performance Saturday at the Kentucky 4-H State Shooting Sports Championship. The competition was held September 12 at the Blue Grass Sportsmen’s League in Wilmore and brought together 1,035 young competitors from across Kentucky. Russell County... Read More.

Lakers Blank Franklin-Simpson in Saturday Matchup | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, September 12 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker boys soccer team earned a convincing shutout victory Saturday, defeating Franklin-Simpson 3–0. Sebastian Betts-Jimenez opened the scoring in the 15th minute off an assist from Connor Davidson. The Lakers added two goals early in the second half. Goalkeeper Xavion Russell... Read More.

Belfry’s Ground Attack Powers Pirates Past Lakers (game recap + game photos) | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

Belfry used a powerful rushing attack to defeat Russell County 49–19 during the Lakers’ homecoming game Friday night at Finley Field. The Pirates rushed for 326 yards on 29 carries, led by J.B. Woolum, who finished with 92 yards and five touchdowns on eight... Read More.

Russell County Girls Soccer Earns Dominant Win Over Warren Central | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers rolled to a 7-to-1 victory over Warren Central Thursday evening. Addison Coffey led the Russell County offense with four goals, while Madison Bennett, Mercedez Sanchez and Kambyr Bradshaw each scored once. Coffey, Bennett and Sanchez also recorded one assist... Read More.

Lakers Shut Out Glasgow Following 3-3 Tie with Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

The Laker boys soccer team is rolling into the weekend with a 7-3-1 record with a tie and win this week. Tuesday, the Lakers faced Somerset at home coming away with a tie after a nail biter that ended 3-3. Assists and goals are... Read More.

Laker Golf Edges Monroe in Conference Match | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lakers boys golf team picked up a big conference victory over Monroe County in its final regular-season match at Hidden Hills Country Club Wednesday evening. The teams finished tied at 161, with Russell County earning the win through a scorecard playoff.... Read More.

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RCMS Softball Advances to 16th District Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

GIRLS SOCCER: Lady Lakers Continue Dominant Season With 8–0 Win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

BOYS SOCCER: Lakers Shut Out Falcons on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Golf Claims Runner-Up Honors at Conference Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports Members Earn Top Finishes at State Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers Blank Franklin-Simpson in Saturday Matchup | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Belfry’s Ground Attack Powers Pirates Past Lakers (game recap + game photos) | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Girls Soccer Earns Dominant Win Over Warren Central | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers Shut Out Glasgow Following 3-3 Tie with Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Golf Edges Monroe in Conference Match | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown