New football districts finalized; two year plan approved | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 18 by Zac Oakes

The KHSAA Board of Control approved the new football district realignment plan Wednesday afternoon. The realignment plan would bring significant changes for Russell County Football. Under the new plan, Russell County will move to District 7 in 4A where they will be joined by... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers split doubleheader at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers split a doubleheader at Casey County last night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Rebels by a score of 52-35, making it five losses in a row for the Lady Lakers. The Lakers ended their five-game... Read More.

Proposed alignment would bring significant change for Russell County Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

The KHSAA draft realignment plan would bring significant changes for Russell County Football. In the proposed plan released earlier this week, Russell County would move to District 7 in 4A where they would be joined by three-time defending 4A champion Boyle County, Lincoln County,... Read More.

Coen Returns to UK as Offensive Coordinator, and He’s Excited About Football Future | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 17 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT New Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen had a potent offense when he was at UK in 2021 behind the running-passing of Will Levis, big-play receiving by Wan’Dale Robinson and dominating running by Chris Rodriguez. He’s back at UK with the same... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers on the road at Casey County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers will be on the road tonight for a matchup with Casey County. The Lady Lakers and Lady Rebels have played twice this year, with each team getting a win. The Lakers and Rebels have played once, with... Read More.

Laker Bowling teams have strong showing in home finale | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

On Monday the Laker Bowling Team hosted the Wayne County Cardinals at Laker Lanes. With this being the team's last home game, Summer Aaron, Emily Jager, Hailey Pankop, Braden Coe, and Lucas Mcfall were recognized as this year's Laker seniors. The Lady Lakers continued... Read More.

RCHS Basketball has tough weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Basketball teams had a tough weekend, with both the Lakers and Lady Lakers going 0-2 in weekend action. Russell County hosted two doubleheaders this weekend, with Clinton County visiting for a district matchup on Friday and Barren County visiting... Read More.

Lady Laker Bowling gets big win in Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

On Thursday the Laker Bowling Team Traveled to Ralphie's Fun Center to take on Barren County. The Lady Lakers put another mark in the win column as they defeated Barren County 5 games to 2. High scores for the girls were Hailey Pankop 165... Read More.

Basketball Analysts All Say Other SEC Teams Have As Much Talent or Better than Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, January 15 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Fox Sports college basketball analyst Doug Gottlieb says there is one easy explanation for why Kentucky was not dominating the SEC. "Arkansas and Bama have better players," Gottlieb said on Twitter. "Part of it is UK with some bad evals (evaluations),... Read More.

Taylor County Football Star All About Football (and Geese Hunting), not NIL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 13 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Creativity can pay off in a big way for college athletes now through name, image and likeness but that never occurred to Taylor County junior offensive lineman Hayes Johnson recently when he made a phone call to Kentucky Sports Radio. Johnson... Read More.

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New football districts finalized; two year plan approved | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers split doubleheader at Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Proposed alignment would bring significant change for Russell County Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Coen Returns to UK as Offensive Coordinator, and He’s Excited About Football Future | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers on the road at Casey County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Bowling teams have strong showing in home finale | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Basketball has tough weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Bowling gets big win in Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Basketball Analysts All Say Other SEC Teams Have As Much Talent or Better than Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Taylor County Football Star All About Football (and Geese Hunting), not NIL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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