RCHS Boys Bowling finishes 7-0 over Barren County; girls finish 1-6 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers Bowling Team traveled to Ralphies Fun Center to take on the Barren County Trojans Thursday. The boys came away with 7 wins and no losses. High scorers were Dylan Stringer - 237, Nick Blakey - 225, Dalton Shepherd and Jared... Read More.

Lady Lakers defeat Somerset in double-overtime | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

Juliah Bault scored 23 points and dished out seven assists, Star Marcum scored 18 points with seven rebounds, and the Russell County Lady Lakers came out on top in a thrilling double-overtime victory over Somerset by a score of 65-60. The Lady Lakers shot... Read More.

Lady Lakers at Home Thursday Against Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 4 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers will look to avenge a loss on Tuesday night when the Somerset Lady Jumpers visit Laker gym Thursday night. The Lady Lakers lost to Somerset Tuesday, 46 to 43. Coach Brett Blankenship's team, with a season record of 4... Read More.

UK Hoops Patterson One of Best Defensive Players in SEC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 4 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Senior Chasity Patterson is on the Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year Watch List and has led the nation in steals much of the season. She had 10 steals against Wofford earlier this season, something only one other UK player... Read More.

Laker Boys Get District Win Over Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 3 by WJRS Staff

The Laker Boys team got a big district win Tuesday night, defeating Metcalfe County at RCHS, 57 to 40. Scott Hamm had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Devontae Grayson had 17 points and 8 rebounds, and Jay Milburn had a triple-double with 12 points,... Read More.

Lakers defeat Metcalfe County 57-40 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers picked up a big district win Tuesday night, defeating the Metcalfe County Hornets 57-40. The Lakers are now 2-1 in district play. The Lakers were led in scoring by Scott Hamm with 21 points. Hamm also added 11 rebounds. Senior... Read More.

Lady Lakers Lose on Road to Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 3 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers went on the road Tuesday night for a last minute scheduled game with the Lady Jumpers of Somerset, but went down in defeat 46 to 43. Senior guard Juliah Bault led the Lady Lakers with 18 points, followed by... Read More.

Late UK Coach Schlarman Was Perfect Choice for “Sports Figure of the Year” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 3 by WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT Lexington Herald-Leader columnist Mark Story has spent a lot of years overseeing nominations and votes for the Herald-Leader Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year. He thought Kentucky offensive line coach John Schlarman was the perfect winner for his year’s award. “John... Read More.

Laker Boys Bowling defeats Green County this weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

On Saturday, the Laker bowling team hosted the Green County Dragons. The Lakers finished with 7 wins and 0 losses. High scores were Zack Kean - 248, Dylan Stringer - 236, Jason Womack - 203, Nate Eysenbach - 202, and Nick Blakey - 200.... Read More.

North Laurel’s Reed Sheppard Having Great Season, Just a Sophomore | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 1 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT His coach thought Reed Sheppard would be a better player this year and also expected more statewide attention to be focused on him as he did improve. Sheppard averaged 20.6 points and 5.2 rebounds for North Laurel as a freshman. He... Read More.

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RCHS Boys Bowling finishes 7-0 over Barren County; girls finish 1-6 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers defeat Somerset in double-overtime | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers at Home Thursday Against Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Hoops Patterson One of Best Defensive Players in SEC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Boys Get District Win Over Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers defeat Metcalfe County 57-40 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Lose on Road to Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Late UK Coach Schlarman Was Perfect Choice for “Sports Figure of the Year” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Boys Bowling defeats Green County this weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

North Laurel’s Reed Sheppard Having Great Season, Just a Sophomore | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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