New UK Football Offensive Coordinator Already Having an Impact | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 11 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT What did it cost to lure two coaches away from the NFL to become part of Mark Stoops’ coaching staff at Kentucky? New offensive coordinator Liam Coen will make $750,000 this year and $775,000 in 2022. Running backs coach Jemal Singleton... Read More.

Lakers win big over Danville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

Coming off back-to-back losses over the weekend, the Russell County Lakers played arguably their best offense of the season in the second half against the Danville Admirals, as the Lakers pulled away to defeat the Admirals 78-53. The Lakers led 29-28 going into the... Read More.

Georgia Linebacker is Huge Sign for UK Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 10 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Georgia linebacker Trevin Wallace the third highest rated recruit Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has signed at Kentucky behind No. 1 Landon Young and No. 2 Matt Elam. The four-star prospect from Jesup (Ga.) Wayne County is rated as the No. 2... Read More.

RCHS Boys Bowling wins big over Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

On Tuesday the Laker Bowling Team traveled to Phillips Lanes to take on the Taylor County Cardinals. Our Lady Lakers had a tough match and finished with 0 wins and 5 losses. High scores for the girls were Summer Aaron 161 and Makayla Melson... Read More.

Lakers take on Danville at home tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers (5-9) will take on the Danville Admirals (9-4) tonight at Laker Gym. The varsity game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

Lady Lakers Lose at Top Ranked Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers went on the road Monday night, traveling to Monticello to take on Wayne County, the top ranked team in the 12th region. The Lady Lakers had a tough night, losing 60-25. The Lady Lakers are now 6-9 on the... Read More.

Laker Swim Team hosts Laker Sprint Meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim Team hosted several teams at their annual (although delayed) Laker Sprint Meet on Saturday. The swimmers dawned newly designed “DO IT FOR DEB” swim caps in honor of our beloved Coach Debbie Loy who we lost in the fall. The Laker... Read More.

Former Cat Jeff Sheppard Has No Animosity Toward Calipari, Says His Son Will Make His Own College Choice | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 9 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Seems like every week — or maybe every game — that North Laurel sophomore standout Reed Sheppard gets close to having a triple-double. He recently had 54 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in a 98-90 win over Corbin just a... Read More.

Laker swimmers sign to swim at college level | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Swim Team senior Emma Rae Phillips will be continuing her swimming career at the collegiate level. Over the weekend, Phillips signed on to swim at Milligan University in Elizabethon, Tennessee. “I am really excited for the next chapter in my... Read More.

Gaines and UK Women’s Swim Team Headed to SEC Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 8 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT It was one of those performances to remember — or at least it seems like it should have been even if University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines has a different approach. In her last meet against Louisville, she set a new... Read More.

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New UK Football Offensive Coordinator Already Having an Impact | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers win big over Danville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Georgia Linebacker is Huge Sign for UK Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Boys Bowling wins big over Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers take on Danville at home tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Lose at Top Ranked Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Swim Team hosts Laker Sprint Meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Cat Jeff Sheppard Has No Animosity Toward Calipari, Says His Son Will Make His Own College Choice | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker swimmers sign to swim at college level | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Gaines and UK Women’s Swim Team Headed to SEC Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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