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Basketball Seasons Ends For Lakers...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news on March 3, 2010 | Comments Off

Basketball season ended Wednesday night for the Russell County Lakers who were defeated by the Warren Central Dragons 50 to 45. The game remained close throughout all four quarters with neither team gaining more than a 7 point advantage at any time. Russell County led 16 to 13 at the end of the first quarter but Warren Central went into the locker room at the half with a 3 point...

Lady Lakers’ Season Ends With Open...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news on March 3, 2010 | Comments Off

The Russell County Lady Lakers were defeated last night in their opening round game of the girls 4th region basketball tournament by Logan County….by one point. The Lady Lakers were down by ten at halftime, 35 to 25 and were down by as many as 14 points in the second half. Several times the Lady Lakers cut the lead to 4 and finally broke that barrier closing the gap to only one...

Laker Boys Will Face Warren Central Wedn...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news on February 28, 2010 | Comments Off

The Russell County Laker boys, champions of the 16th District, will face Warren Central, district runner-up, in the opening round of the Boys 4th Region tournament, Wednesday night at 8 o’clock, in Diddle Arena on the campus of Western Kentucky University. The Laker boys upset Warren Central in the opening round last year before losing in the semifinals to Franklin-Simpson. ...

Lady Lakers Draw Logan County in Region...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news on February 27, 2010 | Comments Off

The Russell County Lady Lakers, champions of the girls 16th District, will take on Logan County, Tuesday night at 8 o’clock, at Diddle Arena on the campus of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. The Lady Lakers are 18-8 on the season, while Logan County, district runner-up, is 17-11. Join John Burdette and Derek Aaron for all the action on Laker Country, 104.9 fm, WJRS...

Lakers Sweep District, Win Championship!...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news on February 27, 2010 | Comments Off

The Russell County Lakers fought off a very tough, determined Clinton County Bulldogs team Friday night in Albany to capture the boys 16th District Tournament Championship! The lead changed several times throughout the game, but when the final buzzer sounded, a three-point margin favored Russell County, 64 to 61. The Lakers were led in scoring by seniors Robbie Bell with 20, Adam...

Lady Lakers Are 16th District Champs!...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news on February 26, 2010 | Comments Off

Congratulations Coach Craig Pippin and Lady Lakers! The Russell County Lady Lakers are champions of the 16th district in girls basketball after defeating the Lady Dawgs of Clinton County last night in Albany by a score of 55 to 41. The Lady Dawgs jumped out to an early lead but the Lady Lakers fought back and went to the locker room at halftime up by one point. The Lady Lakers...

March Madness A Little Early? Lady Laker...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news on February 24, 2010 | Comments Off

In high school basketball action last night, the Lady Lakers won their opening game of the girls’ 16th district tournament by defeating Metcalfe County 40-39. The Lady Lakers trailed the entire game until freshman Leeann Grider hit a runner at the buzzer to give the Lady Lakers a 1 point victory. Grider had 14 points and Blair Hoover had 13 points to lead the Lady Lakers. ...

Laker Boys Win First Game in 16th Distri...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news on February 22, 2010 | Comments Off

Through good times and bad, during nailbiters and blowouts, the Russell County Laker Cheerleaders always keep their spirits high and Laker fans motivated! The Russell County Lakers improved to 20-3 on the season with an opening round district tournament win over Cumberland County Monday night in Albany, final score of 66 to 46. The Laker boys led by two at halftime and trailed early...

16th District Basketball Tournament Begi...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news on February 21, 2010 | Comments Off

The 16th District basketball tournament gets underway Monday at Clinton County High School in Albany. In the opening game, it will be the Clinton County Lady Dawgs, the #1 seed in the girls district, playing #4 seed Cumberland County at 6pm. At 7:45 Monday night, the #1 seeded Russell County Laker boys will play Cumberland County. On Tuesday night at 6pm, the Lady...

Laker Boys Win, Lady Lakers Lose in Seas...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news on February 20, 2010 | Comments Off

The Russell County Laker Boys and Lady Lakers closed out their 2009-2010 regular season Friday night by splitting a doubleheader at Allen County Scottsville. In the boys game, the Lakers relied on balanced scoring and unselfish play to easily defeat ACS, 72 to 57. Robbie Bell had 19 points, Zach Carney had 18, Bryson McFall had 14, and Adam Justice and Lucas Justice each had 8...