Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone reflects on time at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was only at Kentucky for the 2018 track season but won the NCAA and SEC 400-meter hurdle championships crowns and set a collegiate record with her best time of 52.75 seconds. After that season, she turned professional and has... Read More.

UK commit Javeon Campbell likes how Kentucky develops defensive linemen | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 24 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught One big reason that Western Hills defensive lineman Javeon Campbell decided to verbally commit to Kentucky was because of UK’s success of developing high level defensive linemen. “I know how (assistant) coach Stew (Anwar Stewart) coaches up his guys. I am... Read More.

Emma Grome and Brooke Bultema knew each other in high school and have developed a special chemistry at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky senior setter Emma Grome and redshirt freshman Brooke Bultema are building a solid on-court relationship as the season progresses after being high school rivals. Grome played at St. Ursula High School in Loveland, Ohio, just outside Cincinnati. Bultema played at... Read More.

ZaKiyah Johnson likes what UK coach Kenny Brooks is doing | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Sacred Heart senior ZaKiyah Johnson is a top five national recruit, a three-time Kentucky high school state champion, a multiple Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year and gold medalist with USA Basketball. The 6-foot shooting guard hopes to make her college... Read More.

Lamont Butler appreciated having a chance to meet former UK star guard Eric Bledsoe this summer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 11 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught When former UK stars formed La Familia to play in The Basketball Tournament earlier this summer, UK guard Lamont Butler admitted he had patterned his game a bit after Eric Bledsoe, a player on John Calipari’s first Kentucky team. “I know... Read More.

Eleanor Beavin focused on making senior year at UK special | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Eleanor Beavin was the 2021 Gatorade Kentucky Volleyball Player of the Year and was the Southeastern Conference Libero of the Year her fist season at Kentucky. She has over 1,300 digs and almost 300 assists in her UK career but isn’t... Read More.

Jaxson Robinson knew UK was going to hire Mark Pope | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 2 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Maybe some were surprised when Mark Pope was named the head basketball coach at Kentucky but Jaxson Robinson was not one of them. Robinson played the previous two seasons at BYU for Pope after spending his first two collegiate seasons at... Read More.

UK Volleyball commitment says choosing Kentucky was not a really hard decision | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky coach Craig Skinner had one weather-related plus on his side when he recruited Minnesota libero Sidney Burley. “I am not a big fan of the snow. When I was younger I liked to sled and have fun. Now that I... Read More.

Wan’Dale Robinson mentoring current UK commit Javeon Campbell | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 27 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Current NFL receiver Wan’Dale Robinson impacted a lot of younger athletes during his spectacular high school football season at Western Hills where he swept the state’s top individual awards his senior year. He finished his prep career with 8,582 total yards... Read More.

UK Athletes had strong Olympic showings | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 13 by Zac Oakes

BY LARRY VAUGHT Which athlete with ties to the University of Kentucky had a better Olympics? Lee Kiefer, a UK College of Medicine third-year student, won her second straight gold medal in foil fencing in Paris and was also part of the first U.S.... Read More.

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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone reflects on time at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK commit Javeon Campbell likes how Kentucky develops defensive linemen | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Emma Grome and Brooke Bultema knew each other in high school and have developed a special chemistry at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

ZaKiyah Johnson likes what UK coach Kenny Brooks is doing | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lamont Butler appreciated having a chance to meet former UK star guard Eric Bledsoe this summer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Eleanor Beavin focused on making senior year at UK special | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jaxson Robinson knew UK was going to hire Mark Pope | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Volleyball commitment says choosing Kentucky was not a really hard decision | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wan’Dale Robinson mentoring current UK commit Javeon Campbell | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Athletes had strong Olympic showings | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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