Freshman Trent Noah has found ways to help spark UK when he gets into games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Probably not many Kentucky fans expected freshmen Travis Perry and Trent Noah to play significant minutes for UK in key games this season. Many probably hoped that might happen but didn’t believe it would until injuries decimated UK’s backcourt. Perry finished... Read More.

Georgia Amoore believes playing with Dazia Lawrence has helped make her a better leader this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT All-American point guard Georgia Amoore has seen plenty of defensive gimmicks used to try and stop her from scoring or at least disrupt her offensive flow. Rather than complain, she tries to “make lessons out of silver linings” to help make... Read More.

Lakers fall to Bulldogs in district championship, play in 4th Region tournament next week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers fell to the Clinton County Bulldogs in the 16th District championship Friday night by a score of 79-57. Dylan Stanelle led Russell County with 18 points, and Owen Loy scored 13. Mayes Gosser and Bryson Irvin scored 8 points each.... Read More.

RCMS 8th grade volleyball finishes as conference runner-up | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade volleyball team finished as the conference runner-up over the weekend. The Lady Lakers defeated Green County in two sets in the semifinals before falling to Adair County in two sets in the conference championship.

UK signee Acaden Lewis wanted to help eastern Kentucky flood victims | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT When Kentucky basketball commit Acaden Lewis and his father, Jarett, learned about the devastating floods in eastern Kentucky, they wanted to do something to help. “We are big on community service,” Jarett Lewis explained. Even though they live in Washington, D.C.,... Read More.

Lakers take on Clinton County for district championship tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team will take on Clinton County for the 16th District Championship tonight. Tonight's game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. at Cumberland County High School. The Lakers and Bulldogs split the regular season series. The Bulldogs won... Read More.

RCMS Volleyball wins at Monroe; 8th grade plays in conference tournament tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Volleyball teams came away with a sweep on the road at Monroe County last night. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams came away with 2-0 victories. The 8th grade team will play in conference tournament action at home tomorrow.... Read More.

Georgia Amoore believes playing against older women at a young age taught her how to handle adversity | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Georgia Amoore did not take the typical AAU route to become a college star like most American players have. Instead, growing up in Australia and playing international basketball was a far different experience for the Kentucky point guard. “Just growing up... Read More.

Former Laker baseball players receive college recognition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

A pair of former Laker Baseball players have received recognition at their respective colleges. Hunter Thomas at Morehead State was named Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week. In four games last week, Thomas went 6-15 with three home runs, two doubles, and drove... Read More.

Lakers clinch spot in region tournament with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

For the first time since 2018, the Russell County Lakers are headed to E.A. Diddle Arena for the 4th Region Boys Basketball tournament. The Lakers defeated the host Cumberland County Panthers in the 16th District Tournament last night by a score of 83-78 to... Read More.

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Freshman Trent Noah has found ways to help spark UK when he gets into games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Georgia Amoore believes playing with Dazia Lawrence has helped make her a better leader this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers fall to Bulldogs in district championship, play in 4th Region tournament next week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS 8th grade volleyball finishes as conference runner-up | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK signee Acaden Lewis wanted to help eastern Kentucky flood victims | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers take on Clinton County for district championship tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Volleyball wins at Monroe; 8th grade plays in conference tournament tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Georgia Amoore believes playing against older women at a young age taught her how to handle adversity | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Laker baseball players receive college recognition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers clinch spot in region tournament with win over Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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