RCMS Lakers sweep McCreary Central | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams swept McCreary Central Tuesday night. Here's a breakdown of the results and scoring from Tuesday night's games. 8th Grade RCMS - 35 McCreary Co. - 29 Myles Davis - 20pts Will Coffey - 5pts Bentley Rankins... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers pick up big district wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams picked up big district wins in a home doubleheader over Metcalfe County last night. The Lady Lakers came out on top in the first game by a score of 76-67. It was a big night... Read More.

Russell County hosts Metcalfe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

The Lakers and Lady Lakers will host Metcalfe County for a district doubleheader at Laker Gym tonight. The girls game will get started at 6 this evening with the boys to follow. We'll have coverage of both games live right here on Laker Country... Read More.

RCMS Basketball wins 2 of 3 against Southern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams defeated Southern Middle School last Thursday. The 6th grade team won 28-22, with Asher Bennett scoring 15 and Jacob Fudge scoring 7. The 7th grade team fell by a score of 44-38. Riggs Richardson scored 14 and... Read More.

SEC is best conference in college basketball this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Tennessee and Auburn, which beat Ohio State by 38 points last week, have been ranked 1-2 in the country but ESPN has projected that both will lose 4.3 conference games. Alabama and Kentucky have been both top 10 teams and ESPN... Read More.

Lakers fall to Central Hardin; district doubleheader tomorrow night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team fell to Central Hardin at the Carl Deaton Classic in Green County over the weekend. The Lakers fell to the Bruins by a score of 90-74, falling to 2-3 on the season. The Lakers and Lady Lakers will... Read More.

RCMS 7th graders win conference tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 7th grade Laker Basketball team brought home the conference tournament championship over the weekend. The 2-seed Lakers competed in the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference tournament, and defeated the top-seed Campbellsville in the championship game at Hart County... Read More.

Kinnett family donates $10K to RCHS Athletics | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Athletics Department received a major gift recently in the form of a $10,000 donation from the family of the late Larry Kinnett. Kinnett served as the first Athletics Director at Russell County High School, and a memorial fund was... Read More.

Teonni Key’s play no surprise to her mother | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Teonni Key was a top 10 player in the 2021 recruiting class and named a McDonald’s All-American when she signed with North Carolina after missing her high school senior season due to COVID. However, she also missed her first season at... Read More.

7th grade conference tournament takes place Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 13 by Zac Oakes

The Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic 7th grade basketball conference tournament will take place Saturday at Hart County Middle School. Russell County earned the 2-seed in the conference tournament, receiving a first-round bye. The Lakers will take on the winner of Adair County and... Read More.

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RCMS Lakers sweep McCreary Central | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers pick up big district wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County hosts Metcalfe County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Basketball wins 2 of 3 against Southern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

SEC is best conference in college basketball this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers fall to Central Hardin; district doubleheader tomorrow night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS 7th graders win conference tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kinnett family donates $10K to RCHS Athletics | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Teonni Key’s play no surprise to her mother | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

7th grade conference tournament takes place Saturday | 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