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UK Baseball’s Hindle looking to be more consistent

February 18, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Junior infielder Ethan Hindle of Wisconsin played in just 25 games — with 22 starts — last season before suffering a foot injury that ended his sophomore season when he knocked in […]
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Laker Basketball games cancelled

February 17, 2026 Zac Oakes
UPDATE: This evening’s RCHS games and practices have been cancelled.   The Laker Basketball team will be in action tonight, hosting Danville. It will be a JV/Varsity doubleheader, with the JV game getting underway at […]
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Freshman Malachi Moreno has NBA potential but NBA analyst Krysten Peek believes he will be back at Kentucky next season

February 17, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Could Kentucky freshman Malachi Moreno be a one-and-done player with his stock rising with NBA scouts because of his recent play? NBAdraftroom.com calls Moreno a “fast rising center prospect who looks the […]
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Lady Lakers, Lakers pull off thrilling wins over Adair County on Senior Night

February 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
Senior Night was a big night for the Lady Laker and Laker Basketball programs. Russell County picked up a pair of thrilling wins Friday night over Adair County. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Indians […]
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Russell County Girls Wrestling competes at region tournament

February 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
Three Russell County wrestlers competed at the Region 4 tournament in Ashland over the weekend. Russell County’s Eryn McCrary, Khloe’e Fisher, and Madison Price competed at the tournament. Price won four matches and brought home […]
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Beck twins sign to play college football

February 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
Two Russell County High School Football players signed letters of intent to play college football on Friday. Twin brothers Reese and Jordan Beck held individual signing ceremonies at RCHS on Friday. Reese signed to continue […]
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Russell County Freshman boys win district tournament

February 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Freshman team won the 16th District Tournament over the weekend. Russell County defeated Metcalfe County in the first game, and followed that with a victory over Clinton County in the championship.
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McGowan announces commitment to Wallace Community College for softball

February 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County’s Rylen McGowan has announced her commitment to play softball at Wallace Community College in Dothan, Alabama. McGowan led Russell County last year with a .511 batting average and 46 hits, along with 36 […]
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UK commit Brady Hull built quick relationship with Cutter Leftwich

February 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Pulaski County offensive lineman Brady Hull had built a relationship with former Kentucky coach Mark Stoops and his staff before Stoops was fired after the 2025 season. When coach Will Stein got […]
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16th District Basketball Tournament brackets set

February 13, 2026 Zac Oakes
The 16th District Basketball Tournament brackets have been set. The Russell County Lady Lakers will play in the 4/5 game against Clinton County on Sunday, February 22 at 3 p.m. The winner will advance to […]
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