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RCMS Basketball to host Meece Middle for 8th grade night

January 23, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County Middle School will host 8th grade night tonight. The Lakers will take on Meece Middle School. The 6th grade game gets underway at 4:30, with 7th and 8th grade games to follow. The […]
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Former UK punter Max Duffy believes Murray transfer Tom O’Hara can be a successful punter for new Kentucky coach Will Stein.

January 21, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Max Duffy played in 34 career games in his three seasons as Kentucky’s punter and finished as UK’s all-time leading punter averaging 46 yards per punt. HIs 75-yard punt at Auburn in […]
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Russell County to host Adair County for wrestling dual tonight

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Wrestling team will host Adair County for a dual tonight at Laker Gym. Action gets underway this evening at 5:30 p.m. at Russell County High School.
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Coach Mark Pope believes that Mo Dioubate’s physical toughness is a “priceless gift

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Every time Kentucky’s season has seemed on the brink of collapse the Wildcats have found a way to resurrect hopes for a successful season. In a three-game span, UK overcame first-half deficits […]
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Russell County splits doubleheader at Southwestern Friday night

January 19, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County split a doubleheader at Southwestern Friday night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Warriors by a score of 49-37. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 19 points in the game, and Addy […]
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RCMS Wrestling takes second place in weekend competition

January 19, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Wrestling team took second place in the middle school Laker Duals over the weekend. The Lakers defeated Adair County, Northern Pulaski, and Wayne County, and was defeated by McCreary County.
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Finland native Olaus Alinen likes new culture at Kentucky

January 19, 2026 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT After three years at Alabama, offensive lineman Olaus Alinen decided he was ready for a change and even though he had no prior connections with the Kentucky coach staff, he quickly decided […]
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Lady Lakers fall at McCreary County; Russell County travels to Southwestern for boy/girl doubleheader tonight

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team fell on the road at McCreary County last night by a score of 47-43. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 20 points followed by Addy Abrell with 14 […]
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Laker Bowling sweeps Wayne County on Senior Night

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Laker Bowling Team hosted the Wayne County Cardinals at Ralphie’s Fun Center in Glasgow for Senior night last night. Seniors Aydan Andrew, Emilee Coffey, and Phillip Muthler were recognized before the match. The Lakers […]
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Mark Pope understands his team has not performed up to expectations this year but a rival coach says he does not have a roster built to fit his style of play

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Mark Pope played at Kentucky on a national championship team and knew plenty about the spotlight on Kentucky basketball — or at least thought he did. However, his team’s struggles this year […]
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