Wallace Unamba talks about why he chose Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

BY Larry Vaught Kentucky offensive lineman Wallace Unamba, a 6-6, 332-pound transfer from New Mexico, appreciates the opportunity he has to play in the Southeastern Conference. “I wasn’t highly recruited out of high school. Actually I was a zero star recruit,” the tackle said.... Read More.

Lady Lakers finish as runner-up in Berea tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team had an impressive run at the Giovanni's Berea Holiday Classic over the weekend. The Lady Lakers started things off with a 52-27 victory over Pleasure Ridge Park on Friday. Natalie Bartrug was named Player of the Game... Read More.

Laker go 2-1 in Gatlinburg tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team went 2-1 in the Smoky Mountain Classic in Gatlinburg over the weekend. The Lakers defeated Geraldine, Alabama on Thursday, with Maddox Shearer leading the Lakers with 21 points. The Lakers lost a close one to Gatlinburg-Pittman on Friday by a... Read More.

UK commit McLaine Hudson likes pushing herself | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Almost every time McLaine Hudson steps on a softball field she impresses someone. However, she decided to make her verbal commitment to the University of Kentucky in October so she would no longer have to worry about impressing college coaches. “I... Read More.

Lakers win first game in Gatlinburg; Lakers and Lady Lakers in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team won its first game in the Smoky Mountain Winter Classic in Gatlinburg last night, defeating Geraldine High School from Alabama by a score of 62-57. Maddox Shearer led the Lakers with 21 points, including 4 made three-pointers. Mayes... Read More.

Lakers begin play in Gatlinburg tournament tonight; Lady Lakers play tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team is set to begin play in the Smoky Mountain Winter Classic in Gatlinburg this evening. The Lakers will take on Geraldine High School from Alabama at 6 p.m. CT this evening. The Lady Lakers return to action tomorrow, playing in... Read More.

Wills named Courier Journal All-State Honorable Mention | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County junior Kinnett Wills was named Honorable Mention in the Courier Journal's All-State Football awards. Wills caught 29 passes for 656 yards and 6 touchdowns on the season, averaging almost 60 receiving yards per game. Wills joins 14 other wide receivers and tight... Read More.

Mark Pope knew he had to get Lamont Butler in the transfer portal | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught As soon as Lamont Butler went into the transfer portal, Kentucky coach Mark Pope was all over the 6-2 point guard. “Every time we played San Diego State, we spent the first 48 hours trying to figure out how we were... Read More.

Alex Raynor was valuable transfer portal addition for Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 25 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Some transfer portal additions the last two years have not worked for Kentucky but one that certainly did was kicker Alex Raynor of Georgia Southern. He was the first Kentucky player to be named Southeastern Conference Special Teams Player of the... Read More.

Amelia Hassett has been great addition to UK WBB | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 24 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught When Kentucky junior Amelia Hassett shoots, UK fans almost expect every shot to go in. “She does, too, and that’s what makes her dangerous,” Kentucky assistant coach Josh Petersen said. “Mellie is an unbelievably gifted kid in that she can wipe... Read More.

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Wallace Unamba talks about why he chose Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers finish as runner-up in Berea tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker go 2-1 in Gatlinburg tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK commit McLaine Hudson likes pushing herself | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers win first game in Gatlinburg; Lakers and Lady Lakers in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers begin play in Gatlinburg tournament tonight; Lady Lakers play tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wills named Courier Journal All-State Honorable Mention | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mark Pope knew he had to get Lamont Butler in the transfer portal | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Alex Raynor was valuable transfer portal addition for Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Amelia Hassett has been great addition to UK WBB | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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