Area Sports

    Staff Report   Russell County’s Soccer programs are off to a strong start. The heralded programs have already seen success in early season action. Last Tuesday, the Lady Lakers rolled past McCreary County:         RCMS Girls Soccer   A Game   RCMS – 4, McCreary Co. – 1 Goals: Jayde…

    By Wade Daffron TJ Editor   Surrounded by friends, family and teammates, Russell County three-sport sensation Owen Loy signed to play for Western Kentucky University (WKU) last week. A large crowd packed the lobby of the Russell County High School (RCHS) Friday as Owen, son of Darrell and Lori Loy, of Jamestown, made…

    Staff Report   The Russell County Middle School (RCMS) Seventh Grade Volleyball Team finished their season Saturday in a big way with two championship titles. With wins over Hart and Adair Counties, the Lady Lakers not only earned the regular season, but also the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference (CKMSAC) Championship title.…

    Staff Report   In two thrilling games-one which went into overtime-both the Lakers and Lady Lakers sent the Clinton County to the doghouse in double-header action at home. The first game Thursday saw the Lady Lakers defeat the Bulldogs 40-38. With the score tied at the end of regulation play, a three-pointer by…

    Two Russell County Middle School 8th Grade student athletes have been selected to participate in the 2024-2025 Southern Kentucky Middle School East/West Basketball All-Star game. Myles Davis, son of Ashley and Michelle Davis of Jamestown, and Will Coffey, son of Shawn and Laura Coffey of Jamestown will be representing the East All-Star Team.  …

Russell County High School Cheerleading team.                

    Russell County’s Middle School Wrestling Team hosted Wayne Co., Southwestern, and McCreary Co. at home this past Saturday. Teams took turns matching up against each other in multiple matches. Russell County earned 23 match wins-including 17 pins.            

    Staff Report   In a fast-paced, physical contest, the Russell County Lady Lakers lost to visiting Taylor County last week. The Bulldogs travelled to Laker Gym Thursday and came away with a 53-40 win.     Russell County was led in scoring by Junior Aniyah Coffey’s 15 points and boosted by strong offense…

    By Brooke Bartrug, EdD District Curriculum and Instructional Coach Russell County Schools   The Lady Lakers were in action over the winter break in two tournaments. They came home runners-up in both. First, they played in the Smokey Mountain Christmas Classic in Gatlinburg, TN. The team played tough games against Grundy County, TN…

  The Russell County Mighty Laker Marching Band soared in 2024 and plans to thrive in 2025! Looking back on a successful season, the legendary band earned major accomplishments and accolades. At state competition, Laker Band earned second place in AAA at Regionals, fifth place in AAA semi-finals, and third place in AAA finals. The…