Lawson, Luttrell named first team all-state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 6 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County Laker Baseball players were named first team all-state by the Kentucky Baseball Coaches Association. Seniors Nathan Lawson and Cody Luttrell were named to the team, along with 20 other players from around the state. Lawson boasts a team-leading 51 hits, 45... Read More.

Luttrell’s standout pitching sends Lakers to state semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 6 by Zac Oakes

Senior Cody Luttrell had his number called to pitch as the Russell County Lakers took on the Beechwood Tigers in the state quarterfinals on Saturday. Luttrell delivered with a performance to be remembered: a complete-game shutout while giving up just four hits and striking... Read More.

Lawson’s big day on the mound leads Lakers past Madison Central in state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team, led by a strong performance on the mound by senior Nathan Lawson, knocked off the 11th Region Champion Madison Central Indians by a score of 2-1 in the opening round of the Clark's Pump-N-Shop KHSAA Baseball State Tournament Thursday evening.... Read More.

Karter Knox, Younger Brother of Former UK Star Kevin Knox, Being Sought by UK and UL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 2 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Five -star sophomore shooting guard Karter Knox of Tampa is already on the recruiting radar of both Kentucky coach John Calipari and Louisville coach Kenny Payne.However, that’s not a big surprise since his older brother, Kevin, played at Kentucky and was... Read More.

Laker Baseball team takes on Madison Central in state tourney opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will take on Madison Central in the opening round of the Clark's Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament today. The Lakers will take the field against the Indians at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington with first pitch scheduled for 4 p.m. This... Read More.

McFall’s state tennis run ends in second round | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

It was another strong year for Russell County junior tennis player Lucas McFall, who saw his season come to an end in the second round of the state tournament yesterday. McFall suffered a wrist injury in the second round that caused him to retire... Read More.

Popplewell, Hatchet named to All-Region Tournament team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Lady Laker juniors Emma Popplewell and Mady Hatchet were named to the All-Region Tournament team this weekend. The pair of Lady Laker juniors received the honors at the 4th Region Championship game held on Monday.

Rowe Happy to be Part of Kentucky All-Star Team, then Headed to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 30 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHTNo one is happier to be part of the Kentucky all-star team that will take on Indiana June 10 and 11 than University of Kentucky signee Cassidy Rowe.“It is always a dream for Kentucky kids to play on this team and play... Read More.

RCMS Baseball finishes as state runner-up | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball team finished as the state runner-up at the tournament held at Lindsey Wilson College over the weekend. The Lakers knocked off Corbin 3-2 in the semifinals, but fell to Northern Pulaski 13-2, finishing as state runner-up. The RCMS... Read More.

Lady Lakers fall in region opener to Greenwood | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team fell to the Greenwood Lady Gators in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament at Western Kentucky University Saturday afternoon. The game remained scoreless after three innings, but the Lady Gators, one of the top hitting... Read More.

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Lawson, Luttrell named first team all-state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Luttrell’s standout pitching sends Lakers to state semifinals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lawson’s big day on the mound leads Lakers past Madison Central in state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Karter Knox, Younger Brother of Former UK Star Kevin Knox, Being Sought by UK and UL | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Baseball team takes on Madison Central in state tourney opener | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

McFall’s state tennis run ends in second round | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Popplewell, Hatchet named to All-Region Tournament team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Rowe Happy to be Part of Kentucky All-Star Team, then Headed to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Baseball finishes as state runner-up | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers fall in region opener to Greenwood | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown