Abrell selected to middle school all-star team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School Basketball player Addy Abrell has been selected as a member of the Southern Kentucky Middle School All-Star East Team. Abrell was chosen by coaches throughout the region to be a member of the team. She will compete in the all-star... Read More.

Jones steps down as Lady Laker softball coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 3 by Derek Aaron

Russell County High School Softball coach Scott Jones has stepped down, per High School Athletics Director Michael Carpenter. Jones served as softball coach for two years, but his first season in 2020 was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2021, the Lady Lakers... 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.

Lakers lose by 59 at South Warren | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers suffered one of the worst defeats in program history Wednesday night, losing by 59 points at the hands of the South Warren Spartans. The Lakers were defeated 88-29 to drop to 3-17 on the season, while the Spartans improve to... Read More.

UK’s Wan’Dale Robinson is Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 2 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Record-setting receiver Wan’Dale Robinson had a historic homecoming after transferring from Nebraska to UK this season and was the recent winner of the Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky Sports Figure of the YearHe beat two-time Olympic gold medalist and world record-holder Sydney McLaughlin... Read More.

Former UK Great Kenny Walker Shares Thoughts on Coach Joe B. Hall | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 2 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky All-American Kenny Walker was one of many players who considered former UK coach Joe B. Hall, who died recently at age 93, a “father-figure” for many years after their playing careers were over.“He pushed us to be good basketball... Read More.

Lakers drop district matchup to Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers dropped to 3-16 on the season and 0-5 in district play with a 63-55 loss to Metcalfe County Tuesday night. The Lakers started strong, leading the Hornets 32-29 at halftime, but a disastrous third quarter doomed the Lakers. The Hornets... Read More.

What It Means To Be From Rural Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 1 by WJRS Staff

By Tommy Druen When I was in sixth grade, Martha Wilkinson, who was Kentucky’s First Lady at the time, sponsored an essay contest for middle school students. I forget what the exact theme was, and I don’t think it really mattered as the real... Read More.

RCHS Lakers host Metcalfe tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Laker Basketball team will host Metcalfe County tonight in district play. The Lakers (3-15) will look for their first district win over the Hornets, who enter at 13-8. The Hornets won the first matchup between these teams back in... Read More.

RCMS 8th graders win conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade basketball team won the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Championship in a game that went down to the wire over rival Clinton County Monday night by a score of 41-36. Dylan Stanelle led the scoring for... Read More.

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Abrell selected to middle school all-star team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jones steps down as Lady Laker softball coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

Lakers lose by 59 at South Warren | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK’s Wan’Dale Robinson is Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former UK Great Kenny Walker Shares Thoughts on Coach Joe B. Hall | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers drop district matchup to Metcalfe County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

What It Means To Be From Rural Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Lakers host Metcalfe tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS 8th graders win conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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