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The Laker Basketball team fell to the Adair County Indians in double-overtime last night at Laker Gym by a score of 83-80. Maddox Shearer led Russell County in scoring with 31 points in the game, […]

by LARRY VAUGHT Before Oregon beat Texas Tech 23-0 in the Orange Bowl to advance to the national college playoffs semifinals against unbeaten Indiana on Friday night in Atlanta. That means new UK head coach […]

Russell County split a doubleheader at Monroe County Friday night. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Falcons by a score of 45-36. Aniyah Coffey finished with a double-double, scoring 15 points and collecting 11 rebounds. […]

The Laker Wrestling team finished 5th place as a team at the Pulaski County tournament over the weekend. Seven Laker wrestlers received medals for individual performances. Cameron Edison and Drake Wright each earned 2nd place […]

The Laker Swim team hosted the Debbie Loy Memorial Invitational at the Russell County Natatorium over the weekend. The Lakers finished runner-up at the event, and two Laker swimmers earned notable achievements. Marlei DeVore joined […]

by LARRY VAUGHT Delaynee Rodriguez scored 39 points or higher on 18 of 19 all-around competitions, had 9.8+ scores on 84 of 100 career routines and had four event wins (two all-around, two bars) during […]

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams go on the road tonight for a district doubleheader at Monroe County. Tip-off between the Lady Lakers and Lady Falcons is set for 6 p.m. at […]

The Lady Laker Basketball team won a close one over the Hazard Lady Bulldogs in the Somerset Holiday Classic. Aniyah Coffey had a big game, leading Russell County with 27 points on the day. Carigann […]

The Laker Basketball team took first place in the East Jessamine Holiday Tournament yesterday. \ The Lakers defeated Bullitt East in the tournament championship by a score of 66-61. Bryson Irvin led Russell County in […]

The Lady Laker Basketball team defeated Gallatin County 42-20 in the Somerset Holiday Classic yesterday. The Lady Lakers held the Lady Wildcats to just 12.8 percent shooting from the floor in the victory. Aniyah Coffey […]