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Clara Strack doesn’t back down from physical matchups | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Junior center Clara Strack consistently draws double coverage from opponents and seems to get knocked to the floor at least five times every game. However, Strack — last year’s SEC Defensive Player of the Year — also can dish out the... Read More.

UK Baseball’s Hindle looking to be more consistent | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Junior infielder Ethan Hindle of Wisconsin played in just 25 games — with 22 starts — last season before suffering a foot injury that ended his sophomore season when he knocked in 15 runs, scored 18 runs, walked 13 times and... Read More.

Laker Basketball games cancelled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

UPDATE: This evening's RCHS games and practices have been cancelled. The Laker Basketball team will be in action tonight, hosting Danville. It will be a JV/Varsity doubleheader, with the JV game getting underway at 5:30 with varsity to follow. The Lady Laker Basketball team... Read More.

Freshman Malachi Moreno has NBA potential but NBA analyst Krysten Peek believes he will be back at Kentucky next season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Could Kentucky freshman Malachi Moreno be a one-and-done player with his stock rising with NBA scouts because of his recent play? NBAdraftroom.com calls Moreno a “fast rising center prospect who looks the part of a future NBA draft pick with first... Read More.

Lady Lakers, Lakers pull off thrilling wins over Adair County on Senior Night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

Senior Night was a big night for the Lady Laker and Laker Basketball programs. Russell County picked up a pair of thrilling wins Friday night over Adair County. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Indians 54-52, with Russell County junior Carigann Carpenter coming up... Read More.

Russell County Girls Wrestling competes at region tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County wrestlers competed at the Region 4 tournament in Ashland over the weekend. Russell County's Eryn McCrary, Khloe'e Fisher, and Madison Price competed at the tournament. Price won four matches and brought home a 5th place finish in her class, becoming the... Read More.

Beck twins sign to play college football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County High School Football players signed letters of intent to play college football on Friday. Twin brothers Reese and Jordan Beck held individual signing ceremonies at RCHS on Friday. Reese signed to continue his academic and athletic career at St. Marys College... Read More.

Russell County Freshman boys win district tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Freshman team won the 16th District Tournament over the weekend. Russell County defeated Metcalfe County in the first game, and followed that with a victory over Clinton County in the championship.

McGowan announces commitment to Wallace Community College for softball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County's Rylen McGowan has announced her commitment to play softball at Wallace Community College in Dothan, Alabama. McGowan led Russell County last year with a .511 batting average and 46 hits, along with 36 runs batted in and 11 home runs.

UK commit Brady Hull built quick relationship with Cutter Leftwich | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Pulaski County offensive lineman Brady Hull had built a relationship with former Kentucky coach Mark Stoops and his staff before Stoops was fired after the 2025 season. When coach Will Stein got to Kentucky, the Pulaski junior had no prior relationships... Read More.