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The Russell County Laker boys basketball team improved to 2-0 on the young season as the defeated top ranked Warren Central Friday night at Laker gym by a score of 69-59. The Lakers took command […]

The Laker Basketball team will play in its home opener tonight, hosting the defending state champion Warren Central Dragons. The Lakers are coming off a 67-54 win over Greenwood in the season opener Tuesday night, […]

The Russell County Lady Lakers fell on the road to the Boyle County Rebels by a score of 57-38 last night. With the loss, the Lady Lakers fall to 1-1 to start the season. The […]

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams swept Adair County at home last night. The 6th grade team won 32-30. The 7th grade team won 48-37. The 8th grade team won 39-34. That makes a […]

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky volleyball has now won or shared the Southeastern Conference championship for seven straight years going into this week’s NCAA Tournament. One reason for UK’s late-season surge has been the play of […]

It was a strong debut for new Laker Basketball coach Brandon Cooper, as the Lakers went on the road and knocked off 4th Region foe Greenwood in last night’s season opener, coming out on top […]

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams swept Hart County on the road Monday night. 6th grade won 22-17. 7th grade won 43-20. 8th grade won 51-23. The Lakers are back at home on […]

By LARRY VAUGHT Tre Mitchell played at Mass, Texas and West Virginia before arriving at Kentucky this season where he has been a huge plus for the Wildcats with his 3-point shooting, passing and interior […]