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Upward Soccer Popular With Local Youth...

More than 250 youngsters participate each Saturday in the Upward Soccer program at the Russell Springs First Baptist church.  This past Saturday, the popular weekly sports program, “This Week in Laker Sports” which is heard each Saturday morning at 9 o’clock on ESPN Radio 1060, did a live broadcast from the Upward Soccer games.  Click here for Upward Soccer action...

Lakers Win 33-7, Undefeated At 6-0!...

The Russell County Lakers continued their winning ways Friday night with a victory over Letcher County Central by a score of 33-7.  The Lakers are now 6-0 on the season and now turn their attention toward a very good Rockcastle County Rockets team.  Russell County scored first in the opening quarter Friday night on a 35 yard field goal by Lucas Williams.  Williams was called on again...

Lakers Win Homecoming Game, Remain Undef...

The Russell County Lakers shut out North Laurel to win their 2011 Homecoming game and remain undefeated on the season.  Friday night’s 34-0 victory was the fifth win of the season for Coach Bill Sharp’s Lakers!  Click here to view game photos from Friday night’s victory over North Laurel 1st HALF SCORING RECAP Britt 4 yd TD run at 10:16 to go in 2nd quarter.  Extra...

Girls Golf, Volleyball Scores From Tuesd...

In girls high school golf action Tuesday afternoon at Burnside Island State Park, the Russell County Lady Lakers finished second out of four teams competing.  The Lady Lakers were led by Brianne Coe and Ryan Hoover, both shooting a 41;  Jaleena Barnes had a 42;  Kenna Richardson a 45, and Lesley Roy a 47.   The Lady Lakers will be back in action this Saturday at Danville. In girls...

Lady Lakers Win Volleyball Tournament In...

In girls high school volleyball action, the Lady Lakers captured 1st place in the Rockcastle County tournament held Friday and Saturday in Mt. Vernon.   The Lady Lakers defeated Mercer County, South Laurel and Wayne County to advance to the finals against Rockcastle County.   In the finals, Rockcastle County won the first set, but the Lady Lakers came back to win the final two sets...

Russell County 56, Pulaski County 33...

The Russell County Lakers remain undefeated after defeating the Maroons of Pulaski County Friday night, final score 56-33.  The teams traded leads and the game remained close until late in the second half.  Up 35-33, the Lakers scored three TDs.  A determined Laker defense held the Maroons at bay, preventing them from countering the Laker touchdowns late in the game.  The Lakers...

Lakers Are 3-0 After Beating South Laure...

Laker RB Nick Britt sprinting for one of his six TDs during Friday night's win over South Laurel The Russell County Lakers remain undefeated after winning their third game of the season Friday night, defeating the South Laurel Cardinals 60-39 in London.  Laker RB Nick Britt carried the ball across the goal line a total of six times.  Britt had 16 carries for 182 yards, four TDs...

Lady Lakers Finish 2nd In K.I.T....

Russell County hosted the Kentucky Invitational Tournament Saturday at Lakewood Country Club.  Lydia Gumm a Junior from North Hardin shot 61 which tied her course record from 2010.  She has won the KIT as an individual 6 years in a row. Glasgow finished 1st with a score of 311, 2nd place Russell County with a score of 317, and 3rd place Williamsburg with a score of 319. Scoring for...

Lakers Defeat Colonels 30-0, Now 2-0...

The Russell County Lakers won their home opener Friday night by defeating the Colonels of Whitley County 30-0. Although Whitley County moved the ball steadily, the Laker defense held the Colonels scoreless, coming up with several big plays including preventing the Colonels from reaching key first downs. Defensive Back Blake Ellis returned an interception 39 yds for a Laker...

Golf, Volleyball Scores From Tuesday...

The Lady Lakers played host to the top team in Region 9, Williamsburg on Tuesday afternoon.  The Lady Lakers team had 156 to 166 for Williamsburg.  Scoring for the Lady Lakers:  Brianne Coe-38, Kenna Richardson-39, Ryan Hoover-39, Jalena Barnes-40, Lesley Roy-54, Hailey Aaron-45, Lizzie Loy-47, and Caitlyn Kerr-44.  In volleyball, the Lady Lakers were at home against...

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