Lakers take on Franklin-Simpson in region tournament tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team is in action tonight, taking on 13th District champion Franklin-Simpson in the 4th Region Tournament. Tip-off for tonight's game is scheduled for 6:30 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green. The winner of the game between Russell County... Read More.

Russell County Basketball Players, Cheerleaders named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

Multiple Russell County Basketball players and cheerleaders were named All-District. Lady Laker Basketball: Rachel Bolin (Not pictured), Aniyah Coffey (Not pictured), and Addy Abrell Laker Basketball: Mayes Gosser, Owen Loy, Dylan Stanelle, and Maddox Shearer Cheerleaders: Cassidy Hill, Hannah King, Summer Sapp, Parker Riggins,... Read More.

Lakers face Franklin-Simpson in region tournament tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team will be back in action tomorrow, taking on 13th District champion Franklin-Simpson in the 4th Region Tournament. Tip-off for tomorrow's game is scheduled for 6:30 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green. The winner of the game between... Read More.

McKenzie Bump always wanted to play in SEC for Rachel Lawson | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT As soon as McKenzie Bump went into the transfer portal, Kentucky coach Rachel Lawson knew she could be just what her team needed. “We needed a left-handed hitter and top of the (batting) order hitter,” said Lawson. “We have good power... Read More.

Loy signs with WKU Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County senior Owen Loy made it official Friday afternoon, signing to play football at Western Kentucky University. Loy was a three-year starter at quarterback for the Lakers, finishing his high school football career with 45 total touchdowns. Loy also plays basketball and baseball... Read More.

Laker Basketball to hold senior recognition, inter squad scrimmage tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team will hold an inter-squad scrimmage and senior recognition tonight. Senior basketball players and cheerleaders will be recognized, with the event getting underway at 6 p.m. Tonight's event at Russell County High School is open to the public.

Laker Band has been busy in 2025

Thursday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band has been busy in 2025. Band Director Curtis Ervin gave an update on the latest happenings with the band program. Ervin also said the band has a big event coming […]

Zach Calzada embraced playing at lower level, ready to return to SEC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Zach Calzada played in 15 games at Texas A&M from 2019-21 and made 10 starts, including one against Alabama where he led Texas A&M to a win. He eventually transferred to Auburn after a coaching change for the 2022 season but... Read More.

Lawson, Thomas have strong showings against UK, UL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County natives Nathan Lawson and Hunter Thomas had strong showings for their respective schools last night. Lawson got the start on the mound for Eastern Kentucky in their matchup against the University of Kentucky. Lawson pitched three innings, giving up 1 run on... Read More.

Freshman Trent Noah has found ways to help spark UK when he gets into games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Probably not many Kentucky fans expected freshmen Travis Perry and Trent Noah to play significant minutes for UK in key games this season. Many probably hoped that might happen but didn’t believe it would until injuries decimated UK’s backcourt. Perry finished... Read More.

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Lakers take on Franklin-Simpson in region tournament tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Basketball Players, Cheerleaders named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers face Franklin-Simpson in region tournament tomorrow | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

McKenzie Bump always wanted to play in SEC for Rachel Lawson | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Loy signs with WKU Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Basketball to hold senior recognition, inter squad scrimmage tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Band has been busy in 2025

Zach Calzada embraced playing at lower level, ready to return to SEC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lawson, Thomas have strong showings against UK, UL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Freshman Trent Noah has found ways to help spark UK when he gets into games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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