Isaiah Jackson can show what he can do at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Isaiah Jackson knows he’s not a high profile recruit or even a well known name in Kentucky but he’s confident that he can help the University of Kentucky football team. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Rockcastle County standout ran for 919 yards and... Read More.

Peyton Plotts hit a team-best .359 for UK last year but coach Rachel Lawson says she can make hard contact on a bigger variety of pitches this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Junior outfielder Peyton Plotts hit a team-best 359 and also led Kentucky with 16 home runs, 15 doubles and 54 RBI’s in 2025. “She has not exceeded any of my expectations because I think she is that good,” Kentucky coach Rachel... Read More.

Greg Williams, father of UK sophomore Kam Williams, believes it just took time for players to learn their roles and how to win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sophomore Kam Williams seemed to be getting more and more comfortable in coach Mark Pope’s offense but now he could be out for the year after needing surgery to repair a bone fracture in his foot. Williams’ father, Greg, believes there... Read More.

Softball coach Rachel Lawson says UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart’ support for women’s athletics is “off the charts.” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Rachel Lawson is starting her 19th season as Kentucky’s softball coach and went over the 400-win mark last season. She took UK to its first Women’s College World Series in 2014 won the Wildcats won 50 games. Lawson has guided UK... Read More.

Stein glad to have Ty Bryant, Anwar Stewart back at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Obviously Kentucky coach Will Stein is looking for the best possible football players both in the transfer portal and high school ranks. However, he’s partial to multi-sport athletes. “I love kids that run track, play basketball, wrestle, you name it. If... Read More.

Former UK punter Max Duffy believes Murray transfer Tom O’Hara can be a successful punter for new Kentucky coach Will Stein. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Max Duffy played in 34 career games in his three seasons as Kentucky’s punter and finished as UK’s all-time leading punter averaging 46 yards per punt. HIs 75-yard punt at Auburn in 2020 ranks as the third longest kick in UK... Read More.

Safety Ty Bryant not only led UK in tackles and interceptions last season but he also earned academic honors for the second straight year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Junior safety Ty Bryant was one of four Kentucky football players named to the Division I Academic All-District team by the College Sports Communicators. It was his second straight year to make the team which requires at least a 3.50 grade-point... Read More.

Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy believes UK can still make the NCAA Tournament if coach Mark Pope can get reliable point guard play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy had no doubts Kentucky would be a NCAA Tournament team when the season started. After UK dropped its first four major non-conference games, including a 35-point loss to Gonzaga, he did have doubts before Kentucky bounced... Read More.

Setter Kassie O’Brien became the first UK player to be named national freshman of the year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 24 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Freshman setter Kassie O’Brien’s play helped solidify UK’s run to the team’s first Final Four berth and championship game appearance in five years and only the second Final Four berth in school history. She did not open the season as the... Read More.

Aaron Harrison believes UK has what it takes to make a postseason run this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Aaron Harrison played in 79 games in his two seasons at Kentucky. The Cats lost to Connecticut in the 2014 national championship game and were 38-0 when they lost to Wisconsin in the 2015 national semifinals. He had 979 points, 218... Read More.

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Isaiah Jackson can show what he can do at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Peyton Plotts hit a team-best .359 for UK last year but coach Rachel Lawson says she can make hard contact on a bigger variety of pitches this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Greg Williams, father of UK sophomore Kam Williams, believes it just took time for players to learn their roles and how to win | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Softball coach Rachel Lawson says UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart’ support for women’s athletics is “off the charts.” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Stein glad to have Ty Bryant, Anwar Stewart back at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former UK punter Max Duffy believes Murray transfer Tom O’Hara can be a successful punter for new Kentucky coach Will Stein. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Safety Ty Bryant not only led UK in tackles and interceptions last season but he also earned academic honors for the second straight year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy believes UK can still make the NCAA Tournament if coach Mark Pope can get reliable point guard play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Setter Kassie O’Brien became the first UK player to be named national freshman of the year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Aaron Harrison believes UK has what it takes to make a postseason run this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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