Russell County splits doubleheader against Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County split a doubleheader at home against Cumberland County last night. The Lady Lakers fell in the first game 60-54. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 20 points. McKenna Ccamaque scored 16 points, and Natalie Bartrug and Addy Abrell each scored 9. The... Read More.

Russell County drops doubleheader to Monroe County; Lakers defeat Corbin on Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County dropped a doubleheader to Monroe County Friday night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Falcons by a score of 67-40. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 24 points. McKenna Ccamaque scored 7 points, Natalie Bartrug scored 5, and Addy Abrell and... Read More.

RCMS 8th graders go 2-1 at state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade Laker Basketball team went 2-1 in state tournament competition over the weekend. The Lakers started with a win over West Perry Friday night by a score of 65-27, led by 18 points each from Raylan McAninch and... Read More.

Isaiah Jackson can show what he can do at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Isaiah Jackson knows he’s not a high profile recruit or even a well known name in Kentucky but he’s confident that he can help the University of Kentucky football team. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Rockcastle County standout ran for 919 yards and... Read More.

Russell County hosts Monroe County for RCHS Basketball Homecoming tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County hosts Monroe County in a district doubleheader at Laker Gym tonight. Tip-off for the girls game is scheduled for 6 p.m. with the boys game to follow. The annual Homecoming ceremony will take place between the two games. We'll have all the... Read More.

RCMS 8th grade basketball begins state tournament play tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade basketball team will begin state tournament play tonight in Lexington. The 8th graders, who are 22-3 on the season, will play West Perry tonight beginning at around 7:20. The 8th graders won their third consecutive Central Kentucky... Read More.

Peyton Plotts hit a team-best .359 for UK last year but coach Rachel Lawson says she can make hard contact on a bigger variety of pitches this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Junior outfielder Peyton Plotts hit a team-best 359 and also led Kentucky with 16 home runs, 15 doubles and 54 RBI’s in 2025. “She has not exceeded any of my expectations because I think she is that good,” Kentucky coach Rachel... Read More.

Lady Lakers, Lakers pick up district wins at home over Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Lakers were both victorious in a district doubleheader at home last night against Metcalfe County. Trailing 47-46 in overtime, Russell County's Carigann Carpenter hit a three-pointer near the top of the key with about 17 seconds remaining to... Read More.

Laker Bowlers compete in region singles competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Bowling team competed in the 2nd Region Tourrnament singles event yesterday. On the boys side, Phillip Muthler finished 27th with a score of 518 and Chase White finished 30th with a score of 492. Elijah Luttrell finished 35th with a score of... Read More.

Greg Williams, father of UK sophomore Kam Williams, believes it just took time for players to learn their roles and how to win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sophomore Kam Williams seemed to be getting more and more comfortable in coach Mark Pope’s offense but now he could be out for the year after needing surgery to repair a bone fracture in his foot. Williams’ father, Greg, believes there... Read More.

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Russell County splits doubleheader against Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County drops doubleheader to Monroe County; Lakers defeat Corbin on Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS 8th graders go 2-1 at state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Isaiah Jackson can show what he can do at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County hosts Monroe County for RCHS Basketball Homecoming tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS 8th grade basketball begins state tournament play tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Peyton Plotts hit a team-best .359 for UK last year but coach Rachel Lawson says she can make hard contact on a bigger variety of pitches this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers, Lakers pick up district wins at home over Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Bowlers compete in region singles competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Greg Williams, father of UK sophomore Kam Williams, believes it just took time for players to learn their roles and how to win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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