Area Sports
Lakers avoid Hornets’ sting
Staff Report What a difference a week makes! After falling in the season’s first, home doubleheaders to Cumberland County, the Lakers sailed back last week with wins against Metcalfe. Junior Aniyah Coffey contributed 30 points in Russell County’s 76-67 victory over the Hornets. In Varsity Boys action, Russell County romped over Metcalfe 78-58.…
Read MoreLegacy lives on through donation
Staff Report When Larry Kinnett took the helm as the first Athletic Director for Russell County Schools in 1977, his legacy had already been established. Kinnett, a star athlete in his youth, went off to school at WKU, and returned home to teach, and coach both football and basketball before reaching the milestone…
Read MoreA LOOK AT THE LAKERS
From the recent Meet the Lakers to the Lindsey Wilson Gosser State Farm Preseason Showcase, the public got a chance to see what is sure to be a promising season for Laker Basketball. Lady Laker Rachel Bolin shared a smile at the recent Meet the Lakers event. Russell County’s Alex Norton put…
Read MoreRCMS continues streak of victories
The Russell County Middle School (RCMS) Basketball teams continue racking up wins as they play into the holiday season. Home games last week have shown all three RCMS teams to be contenders as SKMSAC play approaches. Recent action includes: Nov. 18th vs Clinton Co. 8th Grade (7-1) RCMS – 44 Clinton – 41 Myles Davis…
Read MoreBRINGING THE HEAT
Fans and participants from several counties filled the Russell County Russell County Auditorium/Natatorium for the event.
Read MoreNew sport takes hold
A large, enthusiastic crowd gathered Saturday at the Russell County Middle School Gym for a preview of the newest sport in the local school system. The first Russell County Laker Wrestling Blue vs. Red Scrimmage was held to show skills learned so far in the new program.
Read MoreAll RCMS roundball teams undefeated as of last week
Staff Report The Russell County Middle School Basketball Program remained undefeated as of last week. In home games last Thursday, the Laker sixth, seventh, and eighth grade teams all sailed to victory over Lincoln County. The sixth grade slid to a 36-31 win over Lincoln, the seventh grade slayed the Dragons 58-41, and the…
Read MoreLakers wane to Cardinals, face LaRue next week in road game
Staff Report At the last home game of the season, the Russell County Mighty Laker Football Team narrowly missed a victory. With call and response scoring early in the game, the Wayne County Cardinals kept momentum flowing in their direction to come away with a 30-21 win at First National Bank Athletic Complex/Finley…
Read MoreVOLLEYBALL SENIOR NIGHT
Eight Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball Players were honored Monday, September 30th at Laker Gym. *Special thanks to Mr. Gregory Allen
Read MoreRAIN GAME
The rainy remnants of Hurricane Helene didn’t dampen Laker Spirit at the RCMS Football Eighth Grade Recognition Night last Thursday.
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