Two Laker track athletes medal at region track meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County had two athletes to medal in the Regional Track meet on Monday May 23rd. Sophomore Nick Ford placed 5th in the shot put with a throw of 40'. 7th Grader Cadence Rager placed 6th in the 1600 meter run with a personal... Read More.

McFall falls short in region championship, named to All-Region team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County junior tennis player Lucas McFall fell short in the region championship in Bowling Green yesterday. McFall lost to Greenwood's Dylan Dethridge in the region championship at South Warren. As runner-up, McFall qualified for the state tournament, his second appearance, which will begin... Read More.

McFall advances to region tennis championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Junior tennis player Lucas McFall advanced to the Region Championship with a 6-3, 6-0 win in the semifinals yesterday. McFall will play in the region championship at South Warren High School today. The match is scheduled to begin at 4:30... Read More.

Aaron’s big night leads Lakers to region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Senior Nick Aaron had a big performance last night as the Russell County Lakers defeated the Barren County Trojans to 5-1 to advance to the 4th Region semifinals. Aaron got the nod on the mound, pitching 7 innings and giving up just two hits... Read More.

Laker Baseball to host Barren County in region tournament opener tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will host Barren County in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight at Laker Field. The Lakers and the Trojans have met twice this season, both Russell County wins. The... Read More.

Baseball Region Tournament draw released

Thursday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

The bracket for the 4th Region Baseball Tournament has been released. The Lakers will host Barren County on Monday, May 23 at 6 p.m. First-round games are being played at the site of district champions. […]

Smith named Lake Cumberland Region FFA Vice President

Monday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School FFA Treasurer Bryanna Smith was recently named Vice President for the Lake Cumberland Region FFA chapter. Smith will serve in the position for the 2022-2023 year. Smith won the Employability Leadership […]

Laker Baseball has sights set on 4th Region title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

On the doorstep of the 4th Region Championship game last year, the Russell County Lakers fell just short in a comeback attempt against Franklin-Simpson. Walking off the field in Bowling Green at Nick Denes Field after a 5-3 defeat, the focus immediately turned to... Read More.

Melson, Stringer win region bowling titles | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Bowling Team traveled to Philips Lanes in Campbellsville to compete in the KHSAA 2nd Region Tournament this past week. In the Singles Event, Makayla Melson, Korrin Therrien, Hailey Pankop, and Karlie Skaggs were in action for our Lady Lakers. After 3 games... Read More.

Two Laker bowlers claim region title, others advance to state competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is home to two region champion bowlers. Dylan Stringer won the boys regional championship in singles competition, while Makayla Melson won the girls regional championship in singles competition. The accolades didn't stop there for Laker bowlers. Nick Blakey came in second in... Read More.

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Two Laker track athletes medal at region track meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

McFall falls short in region championship, named to All-Region team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

McFall advances to region tennis championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Aaron’s big night leads Lakers to region semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball to host Barren County in region tournament opener tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Baseball Region Tournament draw released

Smith named Lake Cumberland Region FFA Vice President

Laker Baseball has sights set on 4th Region title | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Melson, Stringer win region bowling titles | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Two Laker bowlers claim region title, others advance to state competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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