Laker Football travels to East Jessamine tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

It will be Thursday Night Lights this week, as the Russell County Lakers will head to Nicholasville to take on East Jessamine tonight. The game was moved up due to weather forecasts calling for heavy wind and rain tomorrow. Tonight's game between the Lakers,... Read More.

Lady Laker Soccer to hold senior night tonight; RCHS Volleyball, RCMS teams in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

Update: The Lady Laker Soccer Game has been postponed to next Thursday, Oct. 3. The Russell County Lady Laker Soccer team will hold their senior night ceremony tonight. The ceremony will begin at around 5 p.m. with the match against McCreary Central getting underway... Read More.

Lady Laker Golf finishes 3rd at region | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Golf team finished 3rd at the region tournament on Wednesday. The Lady Lakers shot a team score of 355, a season-best for the Lady Lakers. Carly Shearer and Carleen Meyers led the Lady Lakers, shooting an 81 and 84,... Read More.

UK freshman Asia Thigpen talks volleyball with her father, a football coach at UNC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Tommy Thigpen was a three-time all-ACC linebacker at North Carolina and was on the coaching staff at Auburn during the national championship season. Currently he is the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at North Carolina where he’s been on staff since... Read More.

Laker Soccer wins big on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

Last night was Senior Night for the Laker Soccer team, as the Lakers picked up a big 6-2 win over the Allen County-Scottsville Patriots. Taven Foley led the way for Russell County, scoring three goals and assisting on two others. Sebastian Betts-Jimenez, Xavi Medrano,... Read More.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone reflects on time at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was only at Kentucky for the 2018 track season but won the NCAA and SEC 400-meter hurdle championships crowns and set a collegiate record with her best time of 52.75 seconds. After that season, she turned professional and has... Read More.

Monday Night Russell County Sports Results | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 24 by Zac Oakes

Several Russell County Athletics teams were in action last night. The Lady Laker Volleyball team hosted Cumberland County last night, with freshman and JV teams picking up victories and varsity coming away with a 3-0 win over the Lady Panthers. The Lady Laker Soccer... Read More.

UK commit Javeon Campbell likes how Kentucky develops defensive linemen | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 24 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught One big reason that Western Hills defensive lineman Javeon Campbell decided to verbally commit to Kentucky was because of UK’s success of developing high level defensive linemen. “I know how (assistant) coach Stew (Anwar Stewart) coaches up his guys. I am... Read More.

Laker Football picks up district win at Lincoln County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team went on the road Friday night, picking up a close win at Lincoln County in a district matchup that came down to the final play. The Lakers came out on top 32-30 in Friday night's matchup with the Patriots, as... Read More.

Lady Laker Volleyball wins Barren County tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team came away as champions of the Battle in the Barrens tournament over the weekend. The Lady Lakers went 4-0 in the event, picking up victories over 4th Region opponents Glasgow and Franklin-Simpson, along with wins over LaRue... Read More.

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Laker Football travels to East Jessamine tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Soccer to hold senior night tonight; RCHS Volleyball, RCMS teams in action tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Golf finishes 3rd at region | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK freshman Asia Thigpen talks volleyball with her father, a football coach at UNC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Soccer wins big on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone reflects on time at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday Night Russell County Sports Results | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK commit Javeon Campbell likes how Kentucky develops defensive linemen | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football picks up district win at Lincoln County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Volleyball wins Barren County tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

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