Laker and Lady Laker Basketball Broadcast Schedule Released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, December 20 by WJRS Staff

Laker Country 1049 WJRS, your official home for Russell County Laker sports, released its tentative broadcast schedule for the upcoming 2021 high school basketball schedule. Jeff Hoover will once again be the play by play host of Laker basketball games. Hoover said he was... Read More.

UK Football Signs Seven In-State Football Players for 2021 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, December 20 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky coach Mark Stoops let everyone know what the biggest storyline should be from national signing day — Kentucky signing seven in-state players. “Kentucky high school football is really getting good,” said Kentucky recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow. He didn’t mean Kentucky... Read More.

Laker Basketball Seasons Open Tuesday, January 5th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 17 by WJRS Staff

Final schedules have been released for the Laker and Lady Laker basketball teams for the upcoming season. Both teams will open their revised seasons on Tuesday, January 5th with a girl-boy doubleheader at Laker gym at Russell County High School. Laker Country 1049 WJRS... Read More.

Kentucky Freshman Clarke May Play Point, Cal Says | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 17 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky coach John Calipari had suggested he might give freshman wing Terrence Clarke a chance to play point guard if his team’s point guard play did not improve. Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy thought the UK coach would only do that... Read More.

Auburn Transfer Benton Making Impact for UK Lady Hoops | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 16 by WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT There was a time when calling a player a “dog” would be one of the worst things ever. But now if a player is a “dawg” it’s a badge of honor. “To be a dawg, you know, just lay down and... Read More.

Former Cat Juang Now at UCLA, Will Face Former Team on Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 15 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT When Kentucky plays UCLA in the CBS Sports Classic Saturday there will be a familiar face playing for the Bruins. Sophomore Johnny Juzang transferred from UK after his freshman season — with the blessing of UK coach John Calipari. Juzang made... Read More.

Attendance at High School Basketball Games Will Be Limited, per KHSAA | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 14 by WJRS Staff

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Board of Control met on Thursday and issued new rules regarding the start of high school basketball and attendance at high school games. The major changes are as follows: • The attendance recommendation has been revised for... Read More.

Somerset Football Start Sheron Looking Ahead to UK Career | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, December 13 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Somerset coach Robbie Lucas felt that quarterback Kaiya Sheron had a better command of the offense this season than he did in 2019 when Somerset won the Class AA state championship. “Obviously it was his team this year,” said Lucas. “He... Read More.

All Things Russell 12-11 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 11 by Sean Hammond

Jeff and Tony talk today with local businesswoman Leslie Popplewell about a virtual Shop at Home she is hosting. Later on in the program some local business owners come on to talk about their businesses and when they will be on the virtual shop... Read More.

UK Sophomore Jacob Toppin Looks to Big Brother for Future Hopes | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 10 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky sophomore Jacob Toppin gave the nation a look at what he could do for UK this year when he got six second-half points in the loss to Kansas. Maybe his brother, Obi Toppin — the best player in college basketball... Read More.

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Laker and Lady Laker Basketball Broadcast Schedule Released | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Football Signs Seven In-State Football Players for 2021 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Basketball Seasons Open Tuesday, January 5th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky Freshman Clarke May Play Point, Cal Says | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Auburn Transfer Benton Making Impact for UK Lady Hoops | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Cat Juang Now at UCLA, Will Face Former Team on Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Attendance at High School Basketball Games Will Be Limited, per KHSAA | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Somerset Football Start Sheron Looking Ahead to UK Career | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

All Things Russell 12-11 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Sophomore Jacob Toppin Looks to Big Brother for Future Hopes | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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