Laker Tennis teams take on Somerset today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Tennis teams will be in action today, hosting Somerset. Action gets underway today at 3:30 at Russell County High School. The tennis teams are coming off a trip to Bowling Green this past weekend, where they faced stiff competition against Bowling Green... Read More.

Jay Bateman wants Kentucky to be a physical defensive team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT New Kentucky defensive coordinator Jay Bateman has coached at Texas A&M, Florida, North Carolina and Army in the last 10 years but he got his introduction to Kentucky football in 2023. That’s when he was at Florida and the Gators lost... Read More.

Clara Strack could be best superstar Brooks has coached | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 9 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT With the way she plays, Clara Strack is going to win awards. Kentucky coach Kenny Brooks believes his 6-foot-5 junior is the nation’s best center and she has the numbers to back up her coach’s belief. “Obviously, you want to be... Read More.

Junior Delaynee Rodriguez believes hosting a NCAA Regional is an advantage for Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky gymnastics will host a NCAA regional April 2-3-5 in Memorial Coliseum with tickets going on sale March 4th; “I’m excited for the crowd. It’s going to be packed in there,” junior gymnast Cecily Rizo, who won her first all-around title... Read More.

Laker Tennis off to strong start | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Tennis team is off to a strong start this season under new head coach Chris Godby, with both the boys and girls picking up victories against Southwestern yesterday. The boys defeated Southwestern 6-3 overall. In singles matches: Carson Buras lost 7-9 Ethan... Read More.

Clara Strack is one of the smartest players that Kentucky coach Kenny Brooks has ever had on a team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky assistant coach Josh Petersen insists he’s not “exaggerating” when he talks about how often opponents either double team, or maybe triple team, junior center Clara Strack. “Every time she touches the ball, there's some type of scheme defensively on her,”... Read More.

Wills signs to play football at Georgetown College | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Football senior Kinnett Wills made it official yesterday, signing to continue his football career at Georgetown College. Wills officially signed his letter of intent in front of a big crowd at the Russell County High School library yesterday afternoon. WJRS Sports... Read More.

Nick Mingione played key role in landing Matt Ponatoski | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT How big a factor did Kentucky baseball coach Nick Mingione play in Cincinnati Moeller quarterback Matt Ponatoski committing to Kentucky? “The relationship with coach Mingione was important. Coach Mingione was great. We had such a wonderful visit with him,” said Becky... Read More.

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

Monday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade volleyball team finished as the conference runner-up on Saturday. The Lady Lakers made it to the conference championship game where they fell to Adair County.

Shearer and Stanelle named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Basketball seniors Maddox Shearer and Dylan Stanelle were named to the All-District team. Shearer and Stanelle were recognized at Friday night's 16th District Championship game in Clinton County. Pictured with long-time supporter Orvis Anderson

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Laker Tennis teams take on Somerset today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jay Bateman wants Kentucky to be a physical defensive team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Clara Strack could be best superstar Brooks has coached | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Junior Delaynee Rodriguez believes hosting a NCAA Regional is an advantage for Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Tennis off to strong start | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Clara Strack is one of the smartest players that Kentucky coach Kenny Brooks has ever had on a team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wills signs to play football at Georgetown College | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nick Mingione played key role in landing Matt Ponatoski | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

Shearer and Stanelle named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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