Auburn Transfer Benton Making Impact for UK Lady Hoops | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 16 by WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT There was a time when calling a player a “dog” would be one of the worst things ever. But now if a player is a “dawg” it’s a badge of honor. “To be a dawg, you know, just lay down and... Read More.

Somerset Football Start Sheron Looking Ahead to UK Career | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, December 13 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Somerset coach Robbie Lucas felt that quarterback Kaiya Sheron had a better command of the offense this season than he did in 2019 when Somerset won the Class AA state championship. “Obviously it was his team this year,” said Lucas. “He... Read More.

UK Sophomore Jacob Toppin Looks to Big Brother for Future Hopes | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 10 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky sophomore Jacob Toppin gave the nation a look at what he could do for UK this year when he got six second-half points in the loss to Kansas. Maybe his brother, Obi Toppin — the best player in college basketball... Read More.

Somerset Football Star Sheron Headed to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 10 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Somerset quarterback Kiaya Sheron had his stellar high school career end in the Class AA playoffs in a 42-35 loss to Lexington Christian in the second. Sheron amassed 9,009 total yards and 81 touchdowns in his career and had a 31-5... Read More.

UK Hoops Sophomore Edwards Credits Family | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 9 by WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT Sophomore Dre’una Edwards scored a career-high 27 points with a career-tying 15 rebounds in a 70-50 win over Belmont — the first UK player with at least 27 points and 15 rebounds since Evelyn Akhator in 2017. She followed that with... Read More.

Academics Played Big Role in Bowling Green Star Dingle Choosing UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 7 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Jordan Dingle is what his father calls an “analytical thinker” with a grade-point average above 4.0. Jordan Dingle is what college football coaches call a rising star. The 6-5, 235-pound Bowling Green tight end is one of the players expected to... Read More.

UK Women’s Coach Elzy Makes Tough Decision Early, Gains Respect | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 2 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT After her brilliant high school career at Oldham County, Kyra Elzy left the state to play basketball for Pat Summitt at Tennessee. “To my defense, it’s hard to say no to coach Summitt, an icon. However, this program (at Kentucky) is... Read More.

UK Radio Guys Leach and Pratt Will Call Away Games from Lexington Studio | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 1 by WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT Due to a Southeastern Conference mandate, the UK Radio Network team of Tom Leach and Mike Pratt will be calling the away games from a studio in Lexington much like ESPN and SEC Network announcers have been doing during football. “I... Read More.

Jay Bilas Talks UK Basketball and Pro Day | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 26 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Jay Bilas can still remember the reaction from Kentucky fans when he said that UK basketball didn’t produce pros but instead recruits pros. The ESPN analysts recalls a lot of UK fans getting “their noses out of joint” for his belief... Read More.

UK Freshmen Isaiah Jackson Wants Big Crowds in Rupp | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 25 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky freshman forward Isaiah Jackson grew up a Kentucky fan and even had UK gear in his bedroom. He said in a preseason interview it was a dream come true to now be at Kentucky. Yet because of COVID-19, he had... Read More.

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Auburn Transfer Benton Making Impact for UK Lady Hoops | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Somerset Football Start Sheron Looking Ahead to UK Career | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Sophomore Jacob Toppin Looks to Big Brother for Future Hopes | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Somerset Football Star Sheron Headed to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Hoops Sophomore Edwards Credits Family | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Academics Played Big Role in Bowling Green Star Dingle Choosing UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Women’s Coach Elzy Makes Tough Decision Early, Gains Respect | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Radio Guys Leach and Pratt Will Call Away Games from Lexington Studio | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jay Bilas Talks UK Basketball and Pro Day | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Freshmen Isaiah Jackson Wants Big Crowds in Rupp | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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