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Lakers Play Bowling Green Monday Night i...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news, local news, main on March 4, 2012 | Comments Off

The Russell County Lakers will take on the Purples of Bowling Green High School at 6:30 Monday night in the semifinals of the 4th regional tournament at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green. The Lakers won the opening round regional game, defeating Barren County by 12. Monday’s game can be heard on Laker Country 104.9 WJRS with pregame activities beginning around 6:15 with John...

Laker Boys Headed to District Championsh...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news, local news, main on February 21, 2012 | Comments Off

The Russell County Lakers improved their season record to 23-5 with a 71 to 34 over Metcalfe County in the opening round of the 16th District tournament Monday night at RCHS. The Lakers now advance to Friday night’s district championship game at 7:00 p.m. Russell County placed four players in double figures: Tyler Robertson had 19, Nick Coffey 15, Blake Aaron 12, and...

16th District Tournament at RCHS...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news, local news, main on February 20, 2012 | Comments Off

The 16th District Boys and Girls basketball tournaments will be held at RCHS starting Monday, February 20th. The Laker boys, 22-5 on the season, will play Metcalfe County Monday night at 7:45. The Lady Lakers, with a record of 14-10, will take on Clinton County Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. All tickets are general admission, there will no advance ticket sales. If you cannot attend,...

Girl-Boy Doubleheader Tuesday Night at R...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news, local news, main on January 15, 2012 | Comments Off

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Lakers will play host to the girls and boys teams from Southwestern High School on Tuesday night at Laker gym. Both Southwestern teams are ranked among the top teams in the 12th region. The girls contest is scheduled to get underway around 5:30 with the boys game to...

Three Weekend Victories, BIG Week Ahead...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news, local news, main on January 8, 2012 | Comments Off

In high school basketball action over the weekend in games heard on Laker Country, 104.9 fm, WJRS, the Lady Lakers and Lakers both defeated Cumberland County in a girl boy doubleheader Friday night at Laker gym. Then, on Saturday night, the Lakers got a victory on the road at Casey County. This week may very well be one of the most exciting weeks for Laker basketball fans in a...

Lakers Close Out Christmas Tournaments w...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news, local news, main on December 29, 2011 | Comments Off

The Russell County Lakers completed play yesterday in their second tournament in two weeks as they defeated South Laurel 61 to 45 in Monticello. The Lakers went 2-4 in the two tournaments to bring their season record to 7 and 5. Coach Wille Feldhaus’s team will be back in action Tuesday when they travel to Bowling Green to take on...

Lady Lakers Win, Lakers Lose at Clinton...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news, local news, main on December 17, 2011 | Comments Off

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Lakers played their second consecutive night and their second consecutive girl-boy doubleheader as they both traveled to Clinton County on Friday. The Lady Lakers improved to 6-2 on the season and 2-0 in the district with a 57 -41 victory. Lee Ann Grider had 20 points and Madison Loy had 16 to lead the Lady Lakers. In the boys contest, it was a...

Lakers Win, Lady Lakers Lose at Monroe...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news, local news, main on December 14, 2011 | Comments Off

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers went on the road Tuesday night for their first girl-boy doubleheader of the year as they traveled to Tompkinsville to take on Monroe County. The Lady Falcons of Monroe County, the top ranked team in the 4th region, had an easy time defeating the Lady Lakers 92-62. Lee Ann Grider had 19 points and Baylee Hadley had a career high 14 for the...

Lady Lakers Defeat Henry Clay in Lexingt...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news, local news, main on December 10, 2011 | Comments Off

The Russell County Lady Lakers improved to 4 and 1 on the season with a victory Saturday afternoon against Lexington Henry Clay in the Bryan Station Lady Defender classic. Madison Loy and Lee Ann Grider each finished with 19 points. The Lady Lakers won despite hitting only two field goals in the second half. Lady Lakers will be back in action Tuesday night when they travel to...

Lady Lakers at Warren East Friday Night&...

Posted by Laker Country in laker sports news, local news, main on December 8, 2011 | Comments Off

Coach Craig Pippen’s Lady Laker basketball team will be on the road Friday night when they travel to Bowling Green to take on Warren East. The Lady Lakers, 2-1 on the season, are scheduled to tip off around 7:30 Friday night. You can hear all the action of the game on Laker Country, 104.9 fm, WJRS with John Burdette and Derek Aaron and here on our website,...