Greg Williams, father of UK sophomore Kam Williams, believes it just took time for players to learn their roles and how to win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sophomore Kam Williams seemed to be getting more and more comfortable in coach Mark Pope’s offense but now he could be out for the year after needing surgery to repair a bone fracture in his foot. Williams’ father, Greg, believes there... Read More.

Russell County hosts Metcalfe County in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is set to host Metcalfe County tonight in a district doubleheader at Laker Gym. Tonight's games are scheduled to get underway at 6 p.m. with the girls game and boys to follow. In the first matchup on December 16, the Lady Lakers... Read More.

Kentucky coach Craig Skinner anticipates Notre Dame transfer Morgan Gaerte will make a big jump in her play at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky volleyball added Eva Hudson of Purdue and Molly Berezowitz of Marquette in the 2025 transfer portal. Coach Craig Skinner's team reached the national title game with Hudson earning SEC Player of the Year honors and Berezowitz becoming one of the... Read More.

Six Russell County youth wrestlers qualify for state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

Six Russell County youth wrestlers recently qualified for state competition. At the region competition, Liam Boreing and Tamerlan Dugger came away with 1st place finishes. Tucker McGowan finished 3rd place and Levi Menix finished 4th. Carson Smith and Kyrin Lawson each earned a 5th... Read More.

Kenny Walker believes Pope needs to show tough love | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky All-American Kenny Walker knows UK fans are unhappy with how coach Mark Pope’s team has played much of this season and some were even questioning if Pope should be back for a third season before Kentucky’s upset win at... Read More.

Russell County vs Cumberland County games postponed | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

The basketball district doubleheader between Russell County and Cumberland County scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to weather. A make-up date for the games has not yet been announced.

Kentucky coach Will Stein made a trip to Cincinnati last week to see quarterback signee Matt Ponatoski. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Cincinnati Moeller quarterback Matt Ponatoski verbally committed to Kentucky when Mark Stoops was the head coach but didn’t hesitate to sign with the Wildcats after Stoops was fired and Will Stein became the new coach. Stein had recruited Ponatoski, a four-star... Read More.

Softball coach Rachel Lawson says UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart’ support for women’s athletics is “off the charts.” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Rachel Lawson is starting her 19th season as Kentucky’s softball coach and went over the 400-win mark last season. She took UK to its first Women’s College World Series in 2014 won the Wildcats won 50 games. Lawson has guided UK... Read More.

Texas coach Sean Miller believes Malachi Moreno is one of the best freshmen in the country. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Texas coach Sean Miller was not surprised at how well Kentucky 7-foot freshman Malachi Moreno played against his team last week. “Malachi is a terrific young player. I think he’s one of the best freshmen in the country and certainly has... Read More.

Lakers defeat East Jessamine, Lady Lakers fall at John Hardin | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team defeated East Jessamine on Friday by a score of 77-63. Maddox Shearer led the Lakers with 25 points, and Max Davis scored 21 in the win. Noah McMillin added 12 points for the Lakers. The Lady Lakers fell on the... Read More.

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Greg Williams, father of UK sophomore Kam Williams, believes it just took time for players to learn their roles and how to win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County hosts Metcalfe County in district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky coach Craig Skinner anticipates Notre Dame transfer Morgan Gaerte will make a big jump in her play at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Six Russell County youth wrestlers qualify for state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kenny Walker believes Pope needs to show tough love | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County vs Cumberland County games postponed | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky coach Will Stein made a trip to Cincinnati last week to see quarterback signee Matt Ponatoski. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Softball coach Rachel Lawson says UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart’ support for women’s athletics is “off the charts.” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Texas coach Sean Miller believes Malachi Moreno is one of the best freshmen in the country. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers defeat East Jessamine, Lady Lakers fall at John Hardin | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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