Second baseman Luke Lawrence is one of the returning players Kentucky coach Nick Mingione is counting on to lead his 2026 team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 11 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Nick Mingione was not ready for the 2025 season to be over when Kentucky blew a five-run lead in the eighth inning to West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament but it didn’t take him long to make it clear he was... Read More.

4 Laker Baseball players named to Sporting Times All-Region team

Wednesday, June 4 by Zac Oakes

Four Laker Baseball players were named to the Sporting Times All-Region team recently. Seniors Jack Shearer and Mayes Gosser, and junior Carter Stapp were named to the first team. Senior Owen Loy was named to […]

Kentucky freshman Trent Noah has helped inspire other 13th Region players to believe their dreams can come true. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT North Laurel’s Reed Sheppard played in the 2022 and 2023 state tournaments representing the 13th Region while Trent Noah of Harlan County played in the state tourney in 2024 and reached the championship game. Several “mountain” teams were in last week’s... 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.

Former Laker baseball players receive college recognition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

A pair of former Laker Baseball players have received recognition at their respective colleges. Hunter Thomas at Morehead State was named Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week. In four games last week, Thomas went 6-15 with three home runs, two doubles, and drove... Read More.

No Kentucky players viewed as 2025 NBA Draft picks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky players have had their draft stock improve but none are still ranked as a likely 2025 NBA Draft choice. ESPN released its top 100 player ratings for the upcoming draft – before UK lost to Alabama and then Vanderbilt –... Read More.

Jack Givens says UK players understand responsibility to Big Blue Nation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky Radio Network analyst Jack Givens knew Kentucky players likely knew next to nothing about him when coach Mark Pope introduced him to the team earlier this season. “I am an old man,” Givens, the 1978 Final Four MVP on UK’s... Read More.

Three RCMS Football players named All-Conference

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County Middle School Football players were named All-Conference as Russell County saw its season come to an end last week. QB – Parker Brumley 87 for 140 passing – 1,501 total passing yards […]

Kenny Brooks wants players to be “a little bit wilder” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Coach Kenny Brooks is having a different type problem with his Kentucky women’s basketball team — his players are not “wild” enough. “They're a little bit too introverted for my liking. It's kind of crazy because you don't really want wild,... Read More.

Stoops, players frustrated following loss to Vanderbilt | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky coach Mark Stoops was visibly frustrated just like UK fans were after his team’s overall play in a 20-13 loss to Vanderbilt. “I talked all week about controlling our emotions, being disciplined,” Stoops said. “Discipline and execution wins. Emotion and... Read More.

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Second baseman Luke Lawrence is one of the returning players Kentucky coach Nick Mingione is counting on to lead his 2026 team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

4 Laker Baseball players named to Sporting Times All-Region team

Kentucky freshman Trent Noah has helped inspire other 13th Region players to believe their dreams can come true. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

Former Laker baseball players receive college recognition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

No Kentucky players viewed as 2025 NBA Draft picks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jack Givens says UK players understand responsibility to Big Blue Nation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Three RCMS Football players named All-Conference

Kenny Brooks wants players to be “a little bit wilder” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stoops, players frustrated following loss to Vanderbilt | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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