French named new Laker Football coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football program has its new head coach. Steven French is set to take over as the new head man of the Laker Football program. French was hired as the new Laker Football coach yesterday afternoon. French has served as an... Read More.

UK Football Signee Quay’Sheed Scott “Maximum Effort” Addition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, March 10 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT If there is one thing coach Brian Hennecy thinks Kentucky football fans should know about signee Quay’Sheed Scott is that he always gives maximum effort. “I think he will give you 110 percent every time he is on the field,” Hennecy... Read More.

School board approves moving forward with new bus garage, football fieldhouse

Tuesday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met yesterday, giving approval to continue moving forward with two new construction projects: the demolition of the old bus garage and construction of a new garage, as well as […]

Lucas Ford resigns as RCHS Football coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 22 by Zac Oakes

As the Russell County Laker Football team prepares to open up next season at its new stadium, they'll be doing so with a new head coach. WJRS News learned yesterday that coach Lucas Ford met with the team and submitted a letter of resignation... Read More.

Texas A&M Transfer Excited About Joining Kentucky Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 12 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Raymond Cottrell was a high-profile recruit in school but he never heard from Kentucky. Still, when he decided to transfer from Texas A&M after one year, he found his way to Lexington to play for the Wildcats despite having interest from... Read More.

Former UK Coach Sees Great Potential For Football Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 5 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Zach Yenser was excited about the potential for UK’s offensive line next season and is “extremely disappointed” he won’t get to coach that unit after being fired despite signing a contract extension in December. “We battled for two years to get... Read More.

Six Laker Football players named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

Six Russell County Laker Football players have been named to the All-District team. Wide receiver Kinnett Wills along with linemen Nik Ford and Jaxon Fulk were named All-District 1st team. Running back/wide receiver Tanner Stringer, Quarterback Owen Loy, and lineman Jack Shearer were named... Read More.

School board looking into possibility of new football field house, bus garage

Thursday, November 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education is looking into the possibility of a new bus garage and football field house. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about what the board is looking into. We’ll […]

Laker Football to host LaRue for season finale, Senior Night, and last game on Finley Field | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team is back in action tonight, hosting LaRue County. Tonight's game is the season finale for the Lakers and will be Senior Night. It will also be the last game played on Finley Field with the new football stadium slated to... Read More.

Laker Football falls to Wayne County on the road

Monday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team fell to Wayne County on the road last Friday, falling to 1-8 on the season and ending the chance of a berth in the playoffs. The Lakers fell 44-23 to the […]

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French named new Laker Football coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Football Signee Quay’Sheed Scott “Maximum Effort” Addition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School board approves moving forward with new bus garage, football fieldhouse

Lucas Ford resigns as RCHS Football coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Texas A&M Transfer Excited About Joining Kentucky Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former UK Coach Sees Great Potential For Football Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Six Laker Football players named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School board looking into possibility of new football field house, bus garage

Laker Football to host LaRue for season finale, Senior Night, and last game on Finley Field | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football falls to Wayne County on the road

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