Playing netball in Australia helped Amelia Hassett develop her basketball skills | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Growing up in Albury, New South Wales, Australia, Amelia Hassett played a lot of different sports. The 6-foot-3 Kentucky senior played cricket for a few years and then started rhythmic gymnastics. “I really loved it (gymnastics) and wish it went further... Read More.

Laker Golf gets season underway in Glasgow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf team got its season underway in Glasgow this week, playing in the Barren County Invitational on Monday. The Lakers finished the day with a team score of 323. Noah McMillin led Russell County with a score of 75 on the day,... Read More.

Lady Laker Golf starts 2025 season strong | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Golf team got its 2025 season off to a strong start this week, finishing second overall in the Wayne County tournament at Burnside Island. The Lady Lakers finished the day with a team score of 361, finishing second in the 10-team... Read More.

Kentucky tight end Josh Kattus has been active in community service | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky senior tight end Josh Kattus has played in 33 games with 15 starts in his three seasons and has 21 catches for 310 yards and five touchdowns. However, he said he felt “honored and very blessed” when Kentucky coach Mark... Read More.

Collin Chandler excited to see what Dioubate and Aberdeen bring to Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sophomore guard Collin Chandler is one of the players that coach Mark Pope anticipates making a big jump in production this season but Chandler is just as anxious to see what new teammates Mo Dioubate and Denzel Aberdeen add to the... Read More.

UK coaches were immediately open to Matt Ponatoski playing two sports | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Trying to successfully play one sport in the Southeastern Conference is not easy for any athlete. Trying to play two sports successfully is almost an impossible task even though it has been done. Cincinnati’s Matt Ponatoski hopes to be a two-way... Read More.

Tight ends coach Derek Shay is a “down to earth person” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 18 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Michigan four-star tight end Lincoln Watkins is the first addition to his position group since Vince Marrow left Kentucky and Derek Shay took over as tight ends coach. Watkins, who had over 30 scholarship offers, liked Shay immediately. “If I were... Read More.

Taken right here in Russell Springs — hard to beat this view. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 17 by Riley Coffey

This shot from the Russell Springs City Park was taken near the beginning of the trail that spans around the park. A simple view from a not-so-familiar part of the park in town, but one that captures just how beautiful our county can be.

Kenny Brooks thinks Kaelyn Carroll will contribute a lot as a freshman | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 17 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kaelyn Carroll is a top 20, five-star recruit and Kentucky coach Kenny Brooks has liked everything he’s seen so far from the 6-foot-4 freshman. “KK, she’s special on and off the floor. I think she’s 18, but she acts like she’s... Read More.

New UK Wide Receivers coach says program culture continuing to improve | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 17 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT First-year receivers coach L’Damian Washington has been able to help persuade four receivers — Denarius Gray, Dallas Dickerson, Prince Jean and Davis McCray — to verbally commit to Kentucky despite UK’s 4-8 finish in 2024. He’s been able to do that... Read More.

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Playing netball in Australia helped Amelia Hassett develop her basketball skills | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Golf gets season underway in Glasgow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Golf starts 2025 season strong | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky tight end Josh Kattus has been active in community service | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Collin Chandler excited to see what Dioubate and Aberdeen bring to Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK coaches were immediately open to Matt Ponatoski playing two sports | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tight ends coach Derek Shay is a “down to earth person” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Taken right here in Russell Springs — hard to beat this view. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kenny Brooks thinks Kaelyn Carroll will contribute a lot as a freshman | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New UK Wide Receivers coach says program culture continuing to improve | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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