Lady Lakers win close one over Hazard in Somerset tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team won a close one over the Hazard Lady Bulldogs in the Somerset Holiday Classic. Aniyah Coffey had a big game, leading Russell County with 27 points on the day. Carigann Carpenter scored 7 points and McKenna Ccamaque scored 5.... Read More.

Lakers take first place in East Jessamine Holiday Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team took first place in the East Jessamine Holiday Tournament yesterday. The Lakers defeated Bullitt East in the tournament championship by a score of 66-61. Bryson Irvin led Russell County in scoring in the game with 21 points. Dylan Stanelle... Read More.

Lady Lakers hold Gallatin County to just 20 points in victory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team defeated Gallatin County 42-20 in the Somerset Holiday Classic yesterday. The Lady Lakers held the Lady Wildcats to just 12.8 percent shooting from the floor in the victory. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 16 points. Addy Abrell scored... Read More.

Shearer joins 1,000 point club, as Lakers dominate in win over Newport Central Catholic | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team was dominant in a win over Newport Central Catholic in the East Jessamine Holiday Basketball Tournament, coming out on top 92-54. It was also a big day for Laker senior Maddox Shearer, who joined the Laker Basketball 1,000 point club.... Read More.

RCHS Basketball teams playing in holiday events today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams are in action in holiday events today. The Lakers will take on Newport Central Catholic in the East Jessamine Holiday Basketball Tournament. The Lady Lakers will take on Gallatin County in the Somerset... Read More.

Kenny Brooks believes when Teonni Key is at her best, Kentucky can beat anyone | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Teonni Key had a productive first season at Kentucky but coach Kenny Brooks wanted her to “broaden” her game this season and was confident she would. “She put in so much work to expand her game, to fine tune her game,... Read More.

Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy doesn’t believe Mark Pope forgot how to coach during the offseason | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 25 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy admits he was shocked when Kentucky coach Mark Pope was so hard on himself and his team after an early season loss to Michigan State when the Cats did not play well. “I thought maybe he... Read More.

Setter Kassie O’Brien became the first UK player to be named national freshman of the year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 24 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Freshman setter Kassie O’Brien’s play helped solidify UK’s run to the team’s first Final Four berth and championship game appearance in five years and only the second Final Four berth in school history. She did not open the season as the... Read More.

Lady Lakers defeat Nicholas County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team defeated Nicholas County in the White, Greer and Maggard Holiday Classic in Lexington yesterday. The Lady Lakers came out on top 64-51. Four Lady Lakers finished with double-digits in the scoring column, led by Addy Abrell with 16 points.... Read More.

Aaron Harrison believes UK has what it takes to make a postseason run this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Aaron Harrison played in 79 games in his two seasons at Kentucky. The Cats lost to Connecticut in the 2014 national championship game and were 38-0 when they lost to Wisconsin in the 2015 national semifinals. He had 979 points, 218... Read More.

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Lady Lakers win close one over Hazard in Somerset tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers take first place in East Jessamine Holiday Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers hold Gallatin County to just 20 points in victory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Shearer joins 1,000 point club, as Lakers dominate in win over Newport Central Catholic | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Basketball teams playing in holiday events today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kenny Brooks believes when Teonni Key is at her best, Kentucky can beat anyone | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy doesn’t believe Mark Pope forgot how to coach during the offseason | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Setter Kassie O’Brien became the first UK player to be named national freshman of the year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers defeat Nicholas County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Aaron Harrison believes UK has what it takes to make a postseason run this season | 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