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The Laker Tennis team is off to a strong start this season under new head coach Chris Godby, with both the boys and girls picking up victories against Southwestern yesterday. The boys defeated Southwestern 6-3 […]

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky assistant coach Josh Petersen insists he’s not “exaggerating” when he talks about how often opponents either double team, or maybe triple team, junior center Clara Strack. “Every time she touches the […]

Russell County Laker Football senior Kinnett Wills made it official yesterday, signing to continue his football career at Georgetown College. Wills officially signed his letter of intent in front of a big crowd at the […]

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade volleyball team finished as the conference runner-up on Saturday. The Lady Lakers made it to the conference championship game where they fell to Adair County.

Russell County Laker Basketball seniors Maddox Shearer and Dylan Stanelle were named to the All-District team. Shearer and Stanelle were recognized at Friday night’s 16th District Championship game in Clinton County. Pictured with long-time supporter […]

By LARRY VAUGHT Kenny Walker was a McDonald’s All-American in Roberta, Ga., in 1982 who played his college basketball at Kentucky for coach Joe Hall. He became an All-American who scored 2,080 points — only […]

Three Russell County Lady Laker Basketball players were named All-District last night following the girls 16th District championship. Russell County’s Aniyah Coffey, Addy Abrell, and McKenna Ccamaque were named to the All-District team. Cumberland County […]

The Russell County Middle School Volleyball teams swept Clinton County last night, with 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade teams all earning victories 2 sets to 0. The 8th grade Lady Lakers will participate […]