All-American gymnast Isabella Magnelli shared her faith with Creslyn Brose on Brose’s visit to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky seven-time All-American Isabella Magnelli competed at the national championship with sophomore teammate Creslyn Brose, who also earned All-American honors on floor exercise. When Brose came on her visit to Kentucky, Magnelli pointed out the church she attended and Brose says... Read More.

Five-star recruit Jasper Johnson hopes to do more free autograph signings for UK fans during the season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Jasper Johnson has played in all-star showcase games across the country since his Overtime Elite season ended and even spent a week in California training with some of the nation’s elite high school and college players, including Duke’s Cooper Flagg. Johnson... Read More.

UK Basketball Coach Mark Pope and Wildcats to host camp at RCHS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 29 by Zac Oakes

University of Kentucky Basketball coach Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats will host a satellite camp at Russell County High School next month. This camp is going to be offered free to the first 125 registered campers. The camp will take place Saturday, June... Read More.

Reese Potter believes he can initiate the offense if needed like Amari Williams did | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 29 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Reece Potter grew up loving University of Kentucky basketball and the former Lexington Catholic standout understands his transfer back home from Miami (Ohio) to UK does put a little pressure on him. “Everybody's been extremely loving to me,” said Potter. “All... Read More.

Tight end Henry Boyer believes he can help UK’s offense in a variety of ways | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 29 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT What made Kentucky the right school when tight end Henry Boyer decided to leave Illinois after three years where he played in 25 games with two starts? “I came down here on my visit, and it's kind of one of those... Read More.

Lakers fall to Warren East in region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team fell in a close one in the region tournament yesterday evening to Warren East by a score of 4-3. Ayden McGowan and Owen Loy each finished with 2 hits for the Lakers. Mayes Gosser, Ben Kemp, Walker Stephens, and Masen... Read More.

Sweden’s Elsa Vadfors got a “late start” playing basketball and will continue her career at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Elsa Vadfors, a 6-foot-5 center from Sweden, recently signed with the University of Kentucky. Vadfors, 19, played for Uppsala Basket, a Swedish club team, where she averaged 1.2 points and 2.9 rebounds in 18 games this season. She also played for... Read More.

Lakers take on Warren East in first round of region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will take on Warren East in the first round of the 4th Region Tournament today. The Lakers will play in the third game of the day at Nick Denes Field at Western Kentucky University today, with first pitch scheduled for... Read More.

Braydon Hawthorne was Mark Pope’s biggest recruiting surprise | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Mark Pope pulled off one of his biggest recruiting surprises when he signed 6-foot-8 Braydon Hawthorne, a four-star wing prospect ranked in the top 40 in his recruiting class. The Kentucky coach already had what looked like a loaded roster when... Read More.

Gosser to continue baseball career at Frontier Community College | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County senior Mayes Gosser will continue his baseball career at Frontier Community College in Illinois. Gosser held a signing ceremony yesterday afternoon in front of family, friends, coaches, and teammates. Gosser said he's thankful for all the support he's received during his time... Read More.

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All-American gymnast Isabella Magnelli shared her faith with Creslyn Brose on Brose’s visit to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Five-star recruit Jasper Johnson hopes to do more free autograph signings for UK fans during the season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Basketball Coach Mark Pope and Wildcats to host camp at RCHS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Reese Potter believes he can initiate the offense if needed like Amari Williams did | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tight end Henry Boyer believes he can help UK’s offense in a variety of ways | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers fall to Warren East in region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sweden’s Elsa Vadfors got a “late start” playing basketball and will continue her career at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers take on Warren East in first round of region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Braydon Hawthorne was Mark Pope’s biggest recruiting surprise | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Gosser to continue baseball career at Frontier Community College | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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