Gosser and Stringer named second team all-state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 12 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County High School baseball players were named second team all-state this week by the Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association. Senior Trace Stringer and junior Mayes Gosser were named all-state. Gosser ranked third in the state in runs batted in this season,... Read More.

Craig Skinner was glad he found out about the UK cafe in Japan and took his team there | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 12 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Craig Skinner took the Kentucky volleyball team on an exhibition trip to Japan to not only play against some Japanese teams but also to experience Japanese culture. However, he also found a piece of home in Osaka, Japan for his players... Read More.

Nick Mingione understands recruiting and evaluating players are two different things | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 11 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky baseball coach Nick Mingione said recruiting and evaluating are “two different things,” especially when it comes to the transfer portal. “The evaluation piece you have to nail it. That's where it starts. And then the recruiting starts. But if you... Read More.

Laker Baseball season comes to an end in state quarterfinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team was among the final eight teams standing in the state tournament, but saw their season come to an end in the state quarterfinals on Saturday. The Lakers fell to Trinity High School by a score of 14-3 in... Read More.

Transfer Ansley Almonor will not be overwhelmed by UK fan base | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky basketball fans can sometimes overwhelm a player with their attention but that should not be a problem for Fairleigh Dickson transfer Ansley Almoner. “If people reach out to me, I am not too big for anybody,” said the 6-7 Almoner.... Read More.

Laker Baseball advances to state quarterfinals with win over Simon Kenton | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 7 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team advanced to the state quarterfinals with a win over the 8th Region Champion Simon Kenton Pioneers yesterday. The Lakers came out on top by a score of 4-1. The Lakers struck first, as a two-run home run by Mayes Gosser... Read More.

Remembering Mike Casey | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 7 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky fan Terry Hall of Louisville played basketball and baseball at Shelby County with former UK basketball standout Mike Casey, who was Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball in 1966 when he led Shelby to the state championship. Casey signed to play for Kentucky... Read More.

Laker Baseball plays in state tournament this morning | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 6 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will play in the opening round of the Clark's Pump-N-Shop Kentucky state tournament this morning. The Lakers, champions of the 4th Region, will take on 8th Region champion Simon Kenton this morning at 9 a.m. CT at Legends Field in... Read More.

Bluegrass Signature Series returning in December, January | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 6 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught The Bluegrass Signature Series — part of the Grind Session — will make several stops in Kentucky during the 2024-25 basketball season and bring some of the nation’s best high school age players to the Bluegrass. Games will be played Dec.... Read More.

Laker Baseball takes on Simon Kenton in state tournament tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will play in the opening round of the Clark's Pump-N-Shop Kentucky state tournament tomorrow morning. The Lakers, champions of the 4th Region, will take on 8th Region champion Simon Kenton tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. CT at Legends Field in... Read More.

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Gosser and Stringer named second team all-state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Craig Skinner was glad he found out about the UK cafe in Japan and took his team there | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nick Mingione understands recruiting and evaluating players are two different things | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball season comes to an end in state quarterfinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Transfer Ansley Almonor will not be overwhelmed by UK fan base | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball advances to state quarterfinals with win over Simon Kenton | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Remembering Mike Casey | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball plays in state tournament this morning | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bluegrass Signature Series returning in December, January | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball takes on Simon Kenton in state tournament tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown