Laker Bowling defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Bowling team took on the Wayne County Cardinals at Ralphie's Fun Center in Glasgow on Tuesday. The Lakers swept the Cardinals in all 4 regular games and both Baker Games to take total pin fall and defeat the Cardinals 7 games to... Read More.

Kelly Craft, Mark Pope and others praise Mark Stoops for success at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT No one supported or believed in former Kentucky coach Mark Stoops more than Kelly and Joe Craft, who were two of the biggest financial contributors to the football program during Stoops’ 13-year tenure. “Mark is a class act. Mark defines integrity... Read More.

Lakers defeat Cumberland County, Lady Lakers fall to Lady Panthers | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County split a pair of games at Cumberland County last night in the first district doubleheader of the season. In the first game, the Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Panthers by a score of 55-47. McKenna Ccamaque led Russell County with a... Read More.

Russell County travels to Cumberland County for district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will go on the road for a district doubleheader at Cumberland County tonight. It's the first district games of the season for Russell County and Cumberland County. Tip-off for the girls game is set for 6:00 this... Read More.

More results from Beast of the East Wrestling Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

We have more results to share from Russell County Wrestling's first-ever varsity tournament over the weekend. The team finished 10th overall out of 21 teams competing. Reese Beck finished with a 4-0 mark on the day, taking 1st place in the 285 lb class.... Read More.

Reed Sheppard is one of the top 3-point shooters in the NBA this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT After being the No. 3 pick in the 2024 draft, Reed Sheppard had some struggles his rookie season as he averaged just 4.4 points and 12 minutes per game while shooting about 35 percent from the field for the Houston Rockets.... Read More.

RCHS Basketball has successful weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Basketball teams had a successful weekend. The Lakers and Lady Lakers picked up wins at Logan County in the first boy/girl doubleheader of the season Friday night. The Lady Lakers won 59-36 over the Lady Cougars led by a... Read More.

Laker Wrestling has strong showing in first varsity tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Wrestling team had a strong showing in its first varsity tournament. The team finished 10th overall finish out of 21 teams in the Beast of the East tournament at Eastern High School in Louisville. Reese Beck earned a 1st place finish, Khloe'e... Read More.

Laker Bowling faced off against Metcalfe, Taylor counties in recent action | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

Last Tuesday, the Laker Bowling Team took on the Metcalfe County Hornets at Ralphie"s Fun Center in Glasgow. The Lakers and Hornets split the 4 regular games 2-2 and split the two Baker games 1-1. The Hornets took the total pin fall to defeat... Read More.

Matt Stein never imagined his son would be UK head coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Matt Stein has always taken the approach that whatever decisions his son, William, made about his coaching future was “none of my business.” However, the former University of Kentucky defensive lineman certainly was happy that his son decided to leave Oregon... Read More.

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Laker Bowling defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kelly Craft, Mark Pope and others praise Mark Stoops for success at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers defeat Cumberland County, Lady Lakers fall to Lady Panthers | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County travels to Cumberland County for district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

More results from Beast of the East Wrestling Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Reed Sheppard is one of the top 3-point shooters in the NBA this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Basketball has successful weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Wrestling has strong showing in first varsity tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Bowling faced off against Metcalfe, Taylor counties in recent action | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Matt Stein never imagined his son would be UK head coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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