Local Sports

The Lady Laker Softball team picked up a district win on the road at Monroe County yesterday by a score of 13-2. Emma Wilson hit a grand slam for Russell County in the victory. Paisley […]

The Laker Baseball team dropped its opening game in Myrtle Beach yesterday, falling 7-2 to Lake Center Christian. Riley Taylor and Jace Scaggs each finished the game with 3 hits, and Taylor drove in a […]

Multiple Russell County High School athletic teams are in action today. The Laker Baseball team kicks off its spring break slate in Myrtle Beach with a matchup against Lake Center Christian out of Ohio. The […]

by LARRY VAUGHT Kenny Brooks did not complain about his team having to play host West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament second round when UK won or even playing Texas in Fort Worth, Texas, in […]

The Laker Baseball team picked up another win over Metcalfe County at home last night by a score of 10-0. Riley Taylor and Tanner Stringer each recorded 3 hits for the Lakers. Taylor, Evan Hutchison, […]

The Russell County Lady Laker Tennis team defeated Cumberland County 4-1 yesterday. Abby Helm and Laila Hammond won in singles competition. In doubles competition, the duos of Anna Kimbrell and Dori Ballou and Callie Terry […]

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball team defeated Meece Middle School 19-1 yesterday. Aspen Stearns hit a home run in the victory, driving in 3 runs. Hallie Knight and Molly Clark each drove […]

The Laker Baseball team picked up a district win on the road last night, defeating Metcalfe County by a score of 14-4 Jace Scaggs finished with a team-high 3 hits on the night. Tanner Stringer, […]

The Lady Laker Softball team picked up a victory at Casey County last night by a score of 6-3. Brylie Hardwick had a big game in the pitchers circle, striking out 11 batters. Camdin Cooper […]

The Lady Laker Tennis team lost a close matchup with Metcalfe County yesterday by a score of 3-2. Abby Helm earned a singles win for Russell County, and in doubles action, the duo of Laila […]