Lakers fall to district rival Warren East | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers fell to 1-4 on the season with a 49-21 loss to Warren East Friday night. Tony Noyola picked up two touchdowns on the ground for the Lakers, and Braxton Walters added a touchdown on the ground to round out the... Read More.

Gossage’s 5 TD game leads Lakers to win over Casey | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County's senior quarterback Gavin Gossage scored five total touchdowns Friday as the Lakers bounced back from a two-week COVID hiatus and won their first game of the 2021 season with a 45-42 win over Casey County Friday night. Gossage ran for 100 yards... Read More.

Lakers fall to Indians in season opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers fell to the Adair County Indians in their season opener Friday night by a score of 46-7. The Indians opened the scoring by returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown. The Lakers responded on their opening drive with a touchdown... Read More.

Lakers prepare to open season at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers will open the 2021 football season on the road at Adair County tonight. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tickets will be sold online. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here. Tickets... Read More.

Betts-Jimenez scores goal in Lakers win over Whitley County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

Xavier Betts-Jimenez scored the lone goal for the Lakers soccer team as they defeated Whitley County 1-0 Thursday night and won their second consecutive game to start the season. Abismael Gomez picked up the assist on the second-half goal to help lead the team... Read More.

Lakers perform well at state track meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, June 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Lakers track team members performed well at the state track meet. Justin Stearns finished 6th overall in the boys 800 meter run. The boys 4x400 meter relay team finished 15th overall. The team is made up of Tyler Lulek, Clayton Trosper, Blake... Read More.

Lakers comeback bid falls short in region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers comeback bid against the Franklin-Simpson Wildcats fell just short as the Lakers season came to an end Monday night by a score of 5-3. The Lakers scored the first run of the game in the bottom of the 4th inning,... Read More.

Lakers homer three times in region tournament win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers knocked off Barren County by a score of 12-3 on Saturday, advancing to the region tournament semifinals on Monday. The Lakers hit three home runs on the day. Aiden Antle, Nathan Lawson, and Maxon Gosser all hit home runs for... Read More.

Middle School Lakers are state champions | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Baseball team capped off a great season with a state championship over the weekend. Facing off against Corbin in the championship game, Owen Loy picked up the win on the mound, pitching six innings and giving up just... Read More.

Three Lady Lakers named to All-District team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County Lady Laker Softball players were named to the All-District Team on Sunday. Natalie Hart, Katie Owens, and Sophie Shearer were named All-District during a ceremony at the 16th District Championship game. Hart and Owens are seniors on this year's team, and... Read More.

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Lakers fall to district rival Warren East | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Gossage’s 5 TD game leads Lakers to win over Casey | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers fall to Indians in season opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers prepare to open season at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Betts-Jimenez scores goal in Lakers win over Whitley County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers perform well at state track meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers comeback bid falls short in region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers homer three times in region tournament win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Middle School Lakers are state champions | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Three Lady Lakers named to All-District team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown