Nate Oats has a lot of praise for Mark Pope | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Alabama coach Nate Oats gave coach Mark Pope his first Rupp Arena loss when the Crimson Tide outscored UK 102-97. However, Oats could not have been more gracious in his praise of Pope after the game “I thought it was a... Read More.

Laker Bowling defeats Green County; begins region tournament today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

On Tuesday, the Laker Bowling Team traveled to The Alley in Campbellsville to take on the Green County Dragons. The Lakers defeated the Dragons 5 games to 2. High scores for the Lakers were Chase White 191, Phillip Muthler 159, Benjamin Jager 136, and... Read More.

Travis Perry has learned about defense from teammates Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Travis Perry might be the all-time leading scorer in Kentucky high school basketball who won a state high school championship in 2024 along with being named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball. He’s made it clear all season that he’s not had an easy... Read More.

Lakers, Lady Lakers victorious last night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams were victorious in a home doubleheader last night. The Lady Lakers picked up a victory in the first game, defeating Casey County by a score of 76-59. The Lady Lakers had big performances from Aniyah Coffey and... Read More.

Russell County Wrestling regional results | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Wrestling competed in region competition recently. Six wrestlers finished in the top six. 6th Place : Parker Nickel 4th Place : Carson Smith 3rd Place : Eli Iqbal 2nd Place : Tucker McGowan, Charlie Cundiff 1st Place : Declan Ellis

RCMS Volleyball sweeps Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Volleyball team picked up three victories in a sweep over Campbellsville at home last night. The 6th grade team won in three sets, while 7th and 8th grade each won in 2 sets.

Coach Kenny Brooks believes Clara Strack could be the best passer of any center in the country | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Sophomore Clara Strack can be overshadowed at times by the terrific play of teammate Georgia Amoore, an All-American point guard. However, the 6-5 Strack is having a terrific sophomore season. She is averaging 15.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.5... Read More.

Russell County splits doubleheader with Southwestern; travels to Clinton County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker and Laker Basketball teams split a doubleheader with Southwestern Friday night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Warriors in the first game by a score of 40-34. Addy Abrell led Russell County in scoring with 12 points, followed bye Rachel... Read More.

UK signee Jasper Johnson having phenomenal season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Corey Frazier has developed players from high school to the NBA during his coaching career and has one word — “phenomenal” — to describe how Kentucky signee Jasper Johnson has played at Overtime Elite this season. “Getting to know him and... Read More.

Lakers to host Southwestern in doubleheader tonight ; Basketball Queen to be crowned between games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers will be in action tonight as part of a doubleheader at Laker Gym, hosting Southwestern. The Lady Lakers and Lady Warriors will tip off at 6 p.m. with the Lakers and Warriors facing off in the nightcap.... Read More.

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Nate Oats has a lot of praise for Mark Pope | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Bowling defeats Green County; begins region tournament today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Travis Perry has learned about defense from teammates Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers, Lady Lakers victorious last night | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Wrestling regional results | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Volleyball sweeps Campbellsville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Coach Kenny Brooks believes Clara Strack could be the best passer of any center in the country | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County splits doubleheader with Southwestern; travels to Clinton County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK signee Jasper Johnson having phenomenal season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers to host Southwestern in doubleheader tonight ; Basketball Queen to be crowned between games | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

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