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The Laker Wrestling team picked up its first dual meet victory in program history on Saturday, defeating Adair County. The Laker Wrestling team finished the day 1-2 with losses to Pulaski County and LaRue County. […]

By LARRY VAUGHT Creslyn Brose is coming off a sophomore season that saw her score a perfect 10 on floor exercise during Kentucky’s Senior Night, was the NCAA Pennsylvania Regional floor champion and finished 15th […]

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams fell at home to Clinton County last night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Bulldogs in a close one by a score of 58-56. Aniyah […]

The Laker Wrestling program will host its first varsity competition tomorrow. Adair County, Pulaski County, and LaRue County will be coming in for a competition at Russell County High School tomorrow, which gets underway at […]

by LARRY VAUGHT What’s been wrong with the Kentucky basketball team? That’s a question most Kentucky basketball fans have been asking and coach Mark Pope really has not been able to answer. Many fans believe […]

Russell County will host Clinton County for a district doubleheader at Laker Gym tonight. The first matchup between the Lady Lakers and Lady Bulldogs is set for 6:00 this evening with the Lakers and Bulldogs […]

The Laker Basketball team picked up a district win over the Metcalfe County Hornets on the road last night. The Lakers defeated the Hornets behind big-time performances from the duo of Dylan Stanelle and Maddox […]

by LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky football player Jeff Piecoro believes there are two players that new UK football coach Will Stein has to do all he can to keep on the roster to help lead […]

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be on the road tonight, taking on Metcalfe County in a district doubleheader. Tip-off between the Lady Lakers and Lady Hornets is set for 6 […]

by LARRY VAUGHT Is playing a challenging non-conference schedule against Michigan State, Louisville, North Carolina, Gonzaga, Indiana and St. John’s the best way for coach Mark Pope to prepare his team for a successful season? […]