Braydon Hawthorne knows this UK team is talented | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Freshman wing Braydon Hawthorne has been compared to former UK All-American Tayshaun Prince not only by UK coach Mark Pope but also by his former high school coach. Hawthorne has downplayed those comparisons but won’t shy away from how talented his... Read More.

UK Volleyball has multiple players who could surprise this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Junior libero Molly Tuozzo was probably the biggest surprise on Kentucky’s 2024 Southeastern Conference volleyball championship team because coach Craig Skinner moved all-SEC libero Eleanor Beavin to a different position to put Tuozzo at libero. As Kentucky approaches the start of... Read More.

Kentucky defense counting on DJ Waller to help anchor the secondary | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 5 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT DJ Waller played in 11 games and had 12 tackles and one pass breakup as a true freshman for Michigan’s 2023 national championship team before transferring to Kentucky last season. He went from a 15-0 national championship team in 2023 to... Read More.

Lady Laker Golf has strong showing at Henry Clay Invitational | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 4 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Golf team had a strong showing at the Henry Clay Invitational on Friday. The Lady Lakers finished with a team score of 350, finishing 4th overall. Carleen Meyers led the Lady Lakers with an 83 on the day, followed by Carly... Read More.

Hailey Nutter went from mudding to elite pitcher | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 4 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky signee Hailey Nutter has always loved playing softball and her parents taught her how to pitch at a young age. However, growing up in Texas she also sometimes found time to do other things. “I used to go mudding with... Read More.

Lady Laker Golf has best outing of season so far | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 1 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Golf Team had its best outing of the season so far yesterday, finishing the day with a team score of 350 at the Marion County Lady Knight Invitational. That placed third as a team in the invitational and second in the... Read More.

Lady Laker Golf finish 4th at Taylor County Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Golf Team finished 4th at the Taylor County Tournament at Campbellsville Country Club this week. Carly Shearer led the Lady Lakers with an 88 on the day, followed by Carleen Meyers and Catherine Wright, who each finished with a... Read More.

Laker Golf finishes 2nd at Marion County Invitational; McMillin qualifies for 2A State Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Golf team came away with a 2nd place finish at the Marion County Invitational at Lincoln Homestead State Park this week. The Lakers finished with a team score of 315 on the day, led by Noah McMillin who finished the... Read More.

Jasper Johnson surprised by supportive chants while in Switzerland | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky all-SEC defensive end Dennis Johnson has had a lot of special sports moments but was not quite prepared for what happened in Switzerland when he was watching his son Jasper Johnson play for Team USA. “I am sitting at... Read More.

Russell County duo has strong showing at Bassmaster Junior National tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 29 by Zac Oakes

A pair of Russell County anglers had a strong showing in the 2025 Bassmaster Junior National Championship in Tennessee over the weekend. Russell County's Owen Stephens and Max Roy finished in 41st place out of 120 teams with 5 fish for 10 lbs and... Read More.

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Braydon Hawthorne knows this UK team is talented | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Volleyball has multiple players who could surprise this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky defense counting on DJ Waller to help anchor the secondary | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Golf has strong showing at Henry Clay Invitational | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hailey Nutter went from mudding to elite pitcher | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Golf has best outing of season so far | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Laker Golf finish 4th at Taylor County Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Golf finishes 2nd at Marion County Invitational; McMillin qualifies for 2A State Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jasper Johnson surprised by supportive chants while in Switzerland | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County duo has strong showing at Bassmaster Junior National tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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