Local Sports

Russell County is represented on Kentucky’s soccer leaderboards this season, with three Lakers appearing among the state’s top players in categories like goals, assists, saves and shutouts. Russell County sophomore Addison Coffey ranks seventh statewide […]

A big change will be coming to high school basketball in Kentucky in a couple years. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Control voted yesterday to implement a 35-second shot clock in boys […]

The Laker Soccer team picked up a big win at home last night, defeating the Taylor County Cardinals by a score of 3-1. Jose Lopez scored a pair of goals for the Lakers in the […]

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team fell 2 sets to 0 against Adair County last night. The Lady Lakers return to action tonight, going on the road for a district matchup with Metcalfe County. […]

The Laker Golf team finished the conference season as the regular season Kentucky South Central Conference Champions. Noah McMillin shot 3 under par to win the conference Individual Champion.

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams defeated Clinton County last night. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Bulldogs by a score of 9-1. Addison Coffey led the Lady Lakers with 3 goals […]

The Russell County Middle School Football team will host McCreary County for 8th grade night this evening. The 8th grade recognition will take place at 4:45 with kickoff slated for 5 p.m. at Finley Field. […]

The Laker Football team improved to 3-1 on the season with a win on the road at Clay County Friday night. The Lakers defeated the Clay County Tigers by a score of 36-22. It was […]

The Russell County High School soccer and volleyball teams will be in action tonight. The Laker Soccer team will go on the road for a district matchup with Clinton County this evening, getting underway at […]