Lakers Shut Out Warren East, 3-0 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 20 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker soccer team picked up a shutout victory over Warren East in a drama-filled match. The Lakers defeated the Raiders 3-nothing behind a strong team effort from both the starters and players off the bench. Rady Mendez assisted Xavi Medrano for... Read More.

Lakers Earn 20-Stroke Victory Over Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 20 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker boys’ golf team picked up a 20-stroke victory over Barren County Thursday evening at Lakewood Country Club. The Lakers finished with a team score of 155, while Barren County shot a 175. Gabe Browning led Russell County with a 35,... Read More.

Russell County Golf Tops Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 17 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker golf team picked up a victory over Clinton County Monday at Lakewood Country Club. The Lakers posted a team score of 160, defeating the Bulldogs, who finished with a 197. Gabe Browning led Russell County with a 34. Josiah Dudgeon... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer Sweeps Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 14 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker soccer team earned a pair of shutout victories over Casey County Thursday. In varsity action, Russell County defeated the Lady Rebels seven to nothing. Addison Coffey led the scoring with two goals. Carly Shearer, Roselyn Fuentes, Madison Bennett, Kambyr... Read More.

Boys Soccer: Lakers defeat Rebels at CCHS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 13 by WJRS Staff

The Laker boys faced Casey County Thursday, August 13th on Casey’s home field. The boys started strong with 2 early goals in the first 10 minutes, but the Rebels responded with a goal off of a corner kick shortly after. The Lakers then buckled... Read More.

Laker Boys Soccer Win Home Opener vs. Glasgow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker boys soccer team faced off against Glasgow High School Tuesday, August 11. With an early indirect free kick in the 18th minute, Xavi Medrano fired a shot from 20 yards and beat Glasgow’s keeper. He was assisted by Andre Perez.... Read More.

Laker Boys’ Soccer Wins Big In Their 2026 Season Opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 10 by WJRS Staff

On Monday, August 10th, the Russell County Laker Boys’ soccer team kicked off their season against Campbellsville High School at Campbellsville. The Lakers played well and finished the game 8-0 in the 53rd minute. Assists and goals are listed below. GO LAKERS! The Lakers... Read More.

French: Teamwork Will Be Key to Lakers’ Success | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, August 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker football team is preparing for the start of a new season, and Head Coach Steven French says while the roster may be smaller this year, he likes what he’s seeing from his team. WJRS NEWS talked with Coach French following... Read More.

Meet the Lakers Event Set for August 9 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

Russell County football fans will have an opportunity to kick off the 2026 season at the annual Meet the Lakers event on Sunday, August 9th, at Finley Field. The event will showcase Russell County High School and Russell County Middle School football teams, along... Read More.

Lady Lakers Win Garrard County Invitational | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker golf team brought home another championship Thursday, capturing the team title at the Garrard County Invitational held at Old Bridge Golf Club in Danville. The Lady Lakers posted an impressive team score of 322 to earn first-place honors in... Read More.

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Lakers Shut Out Warren East, 3-0 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers Earn 20-Stroke Victory Over Barren County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Golf Tops Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Soccer Sweeps Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Boys Soccer: Lakers defeat Rebels at CCHS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Boys Soccer Win Home Opener vs. Glasgow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Boys’ Soccer Wins Big In Their 2026 Season Opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

French: Teamwork Will Be Key to Lakers’ Success | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Meet the Lakers Event Set for August 9 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Win Garrard County Invitational | 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