Lakers head to camp at Tennessee Tech
In July 29 Issue
The 2010 edition of the Mighty Laker football team headed off to
pre-season camp this week at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville.
Downey signs with Cumberlands
In July 29 Issue
Former Laker baseball catcher Dillon Downey signed scholarship papers
with the University of the Cumberlands this week. Downey batted .282 for
Lakers as a senior garnering 29 hits and 23 RBIs in 36 games.
All-Star team finishes third in state
In July 29 Issue
The Russell County 15 year old Babe Ruth All-Stars played in the East
Kentucky Babe Ruth State Tournament at Bath County beginning last
Thursday July 22 against Montgomery County and came away with a big win.
Rays end regular season at Laurel County
In July 29 Issue
The Russell Rays Swim Team ended their regular season with a win against the Laurel County Swim Team.
Fighter feels at home in the cage
In July 22 Issue
“I feel at home in the cage,” said Josh Cooper, Russell County's
professional mixed martial arts fighter. "I'm going to take this as far
as it will let me."
Awards given out at annual Laker baseball banquet
In July 15 Issue
On Monday night the Laker baseball middle and high school programs held a
joint banquet in the Russell County High School cafeteria.
Local Babe Ruth teams keep winning
In July 15 Issue
The Russell County 15 year old Babe Ruth All-Stars were in action at the
district tournament against Campbellsville on July 12th.
State Am underway at Lakewood
In June 24 Issue
A field of 86 golfers are currently playing in the 84th annual Women's
Kentucky State Amateur championship at Lakewood Country Club this week.
RCHS Track and Field season comes to end at state
In June 10 Issue
The conclusion of the 2010 RCHS track and field season wrapped up with
state place medals and personal best times at the KHSAA State
Championships held at University of Louisville on June 3rd.
Lakers fall in regional title game
In June 10 Issue
Coach David Rexroat’s Russell County Lakers fell to Warren Central 11-1
in the 4th region title game at Western Kentucky University last week.
Lakers repeat as district champs
In June 3 Issue
The Russell County Laker baseball team repeated as 16th district
tournament champions after a dominating 12-0 defeat of the Metcalfe
County Hornets last Tuesday at Clinton County High School.
Lakers move to regional title game
In June 3 Issue
The Russell County Laker baseball team advanced to its second 4th region
championship game in two years with big wins over Bowling Green, 4-2,
and Allen County-Scottsville, 7-2, early this week.
RCHS Track and Field has much success at regional
In June 3 Issue
The Track and Field team had much success at the Class 2A Region 5
Championship on Saturday, May 29th located at Knox Central.
Casey County wins region; three Lakers advance to second round
In June 3 Issue
It was no surprise that Casey County won the 12th Region High School
Boys Tennis Tournament held recently at Berea College.
Lakers down Clinton in tourney
In May 27 Issue
Behind a strong pitching performance from freshman Tyler Robertson, the
Russell County Lakers downed host Clinton County, 10-1, Monday in their
first game of the 16th district tournament.
Lady Lakers fall in first round of district play
In May 27 Issue
In heartbreaking fashion, the Russell County Lady Laker softball team
fell to Clinton County, 6-5, in eight innings in the opening round of
16th district tournament action at Clinton County High School on Tuesday
night.
Former coach Wade honored by Laker baseball program
In May 27 Issue
Former Laker baseball coach Terry Wade was honored last week by the
Russell County baseball program.
RCMS Lakers win district title
In May 27 Issue
The Russell County Middle School 8th grade team played in the 16th
District tournament at Clinton County on Saturday May 22.
RCMS Track and Field team participates in state championships
In May 27 Issue
The Russell County Middle School Track & Field athletes traveled to
Paul Laurence Dunbar in Lexington for the KYCCCA Middle School State
Championships.
16th district baseball, softball tourneys set
In May 20 Issue
In 16th district tournament baseball, the Russell County Lakers will
play Clinton County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 24 while Cumberland
County will face Metcalfe County at 7:30 p.m. that same day.
Laker, Lady Laker results from the diamond
In May 20 Issue
The Lady Laker softball team went 1-1 over the past week, defeating host
Wayne County, 8-2, on Monday while falling to Barren County, 9-1, last
Thursday.
Track and Field with nice results at Danville All Comers
In May 20 Issue
The track and field teams traveled to Danville for the Danville All
Comers meet on May 4th.
Rexroat honored for 200th win
In May 20 Issue
Russell County baseball head coach David Rexroat was honored at Laker
Field last Thursday for picking up the 200th win of his career.
Holt signs for softball at Midway College
In May 20 Issue
Lady Laker softball senior standout Lacey Holt has signed a letter of
intent to play at Midway College next season.
Laker baseball goes 3-3 over past week
In May 13 Issue
The Russell County Lakers won as many games as they lost over the past
week, going 3-3 in six varsity games.
Lady Laker softball downs Casey County on the road
In May 13 Issue
Following a couple of tough outings for Coach Trent Tarter’s Lady Laker
softball team, the ladies picked up two huge wins on Tuesday night on
the road at Casey County, 5-0 and 12-1.
Laker tennis squads drop close matches
In May 13 Issue
The Russell County Laker Boys and Girls Tennis Teams played a couple of
exciting matches this past week but came up short in both attempts
against Lincoln County and Danville.
Lakers, Lady Lakers pick up district wins
In May 6 Issue
The Russell County Laker baseball team had another excellent week on the
diamond, racking up four more wins to move to 19-4 on the season.
Weekly tennis wrap-up: Lakers take on top seeds
In May 6 Issue
Between losses suffered by two of the top-ranked teams in the region,
the Russell County Laker Boys tennis team scored a 4-1 win over the
Adair County Indians on Thursday, April 29th.
Laker track and field team competes in Casey County
In May 6 Issue
The RCHS track and field team traveled to Casey County on April 30th for
the AA Derby Invitational.
Burton takes top honors as Lindsey scholar-athlete of the year
In April 29 Issue
A senior from Jamestown was named Lindsey Wilson College's senior
student-athlete of the year at the college's honors convocation last
week and has also been named Mid-South Conference Female Scholar-Athlete
of the Year.
Census participation tops previous numbers
In April 29 Issue
Russell County's participation rate in this year's census currently
stands at 77 percent, 21 percentage points higher than the final local
rate 10 years ago and ahead of state and national averages, according to
the latest statistics provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Lakers pick up another district win then fall to DeSales
In April 29 Issue
The Russell County Laker baseball team’s record now stands at 15-4
overall with a 4-0 record in district play.
Lady Lakers’ struggles continue
In April 29 Issue
The Russell County High School Lady Laker softball team has lost three
straight since last Thursday.
Laker basketball, cheerleaders have awards banquet
In April 29 Issue
The Russell County High School basketball team and cheerleaders held
their banquet for the 2009-10 season this past Sunday at the high
school.
RCHS Track team has excellent performance
In April 29 Issue
At the Carl Deaton Classic held at Green County the boys and girls track
team came away with some good performances and season best times in
some events as well as some first place finishes.
Laker baseball puts win streak together
In April 22 Issue
The past week has been kind to the Russell County Laker baseball team as
they have ripped off four straight wins since last Thursday.
Lady Laker softball hits a rough patch
In April 22 Issue
Despite picking up a big district win, 10-0, over Cumberland County last
Thursday, the Lady Laker softball team have lost three straight
ballgames since.
Mixed results for RCHS tennis teams
In April 22 Issue
The Russell County Laker Boys Tennis Team scored a 9-0 victory on Monday
night, April 19th, as they smashed the home-standing Indians of
Southwestern High School.
RCHS track in action at Southwestern
In April 22 Issue
The Track team traveled to Southwestern for the Warrior Classic on April
14th.
Laker baseball defeats Metcalfe
In April 15 Issue
Coach David Rexroat’s Russell County Laker baseball team have found
success recently and won their first district road matchup of the season
Tuesday afternoon with an 8-2 decision over the Metcalfe County
Hornets.
Lady Lakers win 1st district game
In April 15 Issue
Coach Trent Tarter’s Lady Laker softball team snapped their losing
streak Tuesday afternoon at Metcalfe County, defeating the Lady Hornets
5-4 to take their first regular season district matchup.
RCHS Track and Field team off to strong start
In April 15 Issue
The Russell County Track and Field team opened up their season at the
Somerset All Comers meet on March 30th on a positive note doing well as
teams and individually, according to Coach Misty Matney.
RCMS track team has success
In April 15 Issue
The middle school track team traveled to the Green County All Comers
meet over spring break.
Big haul for lady who knows her roundball
In April 8 Issue
As Duke University capped off the NCAA tournament with a national title
Monday night, Gail Berry was crowned the champion of the first-ever
Times Journal Bracket Contest with an overall score of 73 points.
RCHS tennis squads open season on high note
In April 8 Issue
After several match postponements due to inclement weather, the Russell
County High School Boys and Girls Tennis teams finally opened the 2010
season last week with both teams going 1-1.
Thoughts from the Lower 40: Randomly Random
In April 3 Issue
Russell County News
I'm just in one of those moods where there's no, one, particular thing
on my mind-just all kinds of stuff swirling around.
Season expected to be a big one for taking turkeys
In April 1 Issue
With Kentucky's spring wild turkey season just over two weeks away,
state wildlife officials are saying this could be the most productive
spring seasons in more than a decade.
Lakers now at 3-2 on season
In April 1 Issue
The defending 4th region champion Laker baseball team went 2-2 over the
last week, grinding out victories over Monore County and Pulaski County
and falling to both Lincoln County and Somerset.
Lady Lakers impressive in latest win
In April 1 Issue
Coach Trent Tarter’s Lady Laker softball team compiled a 2-1 record over
the past week, picking up wins over Southwestern and Lincoln County
while falling to Somerset.
Upsets cut deep in bracket contest
In March 25 Issue
After a weekend of upsets and close games, the first and second round of
the NCAA men's basketball tournament are in the book and so, too, are
the first couple of rounds of the Times Journal's bracket contest.
Lakers open season with come-from-behind victory
In March 25 Issue
The Russell County Laker baseball team scored four runs in the bottom of
the 7th inning to stun the visiting Campbellsville Eagles in the season
opener at Laker Field.
Lady Lakers start softball season
In March 25 Issue
The Russell County Lady Lakers began their 2010 season this week with
two road losses.
Time to get new KY hunting, fishing licenses
In March 13 Issue
Russell County News
With March now here it is time for all Russell County sportsmen and
sportswomen to purchase their new 2010-11 hunting and fishing licenses,
according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Lakers fall to Warren Central at region
In March 11 Issue
The 16th district champion Russell County Lakers' season ended
Wednesday night with a 5-point defeat, 50-45, to the 20-8 Warren
Central Dragons, runners-up in the 14th district, in the opening round
of the 4th region tournament at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green.
Girls put leash on Lady ‘Dawgs, win title
In March 4 Issue
The Russell County Lady Lakers, 18-8 overall, won their first district
title in 17 seasons Thursday night, defeating the Clinton County Lady
Bulldogs 55-41 in the finals of 16th district tournament in Albany.
Boys send Clinton ‘Dawgs to the pound, win district
In March 4 Issue
The 21-3 Russell County boy's basketball team claimed its second 16th
district championship in three seasons with a 64-61 victory Friday
night over the Bulldogs at Clinton County High School. The victory
gives 4th region coach of the year Willie Feldhaus his third district
title in five seasons as Russell County's coach.
Lady Lakers battle back, but fall to Logan Co.
In March 4 Issue
In a valiant comeback, the Russell County Lady Lakers fought from a
14-point deficit late in the game before eventually falling by one
point, 55-54, to Logan County Tuesday night in the 4th region
basketball tournament at Western Kentucky University’s Diddle Arena.
Lakers take district title game from Clinton County
ONLINE UPDATE-Feb. 26
The Russell County Lakers defeated the Clinton County Bulldogs 64-61 tonight to claim the 16th district tournament title. Congratulations to coach Willie Feldhaus, his staff and team as they prepare now for 4th region play next week.
Read the complete game story with photos in next week's edition of the Times Journal.
Lady Lakers capture 16th district crown
ONLINE UPDATE-Feb. 26
The Russell County Lady Lakers won their first district title in 17 seasons last night, defeating Clinton County 55-41 in Albany.
Coach Craig Pippen's team shot 47 percent for the game to down the Lady Dawgs and win the 16th district crown. Look in next week's issue for a complete game story with comments from coach Pippen along with photos of the memorable night.
Lakers rout Panthers in 20-point victory
In Feb. 25 Issue
In a game where Russell County fans experienced all sorts of emotions,
the #1 seed Lakers defeated the #4 seed Cumberland County Panthers,
66-46, in the opening round of 16th district tournament action Monday
night.
Lady Lakers beat the clock to sting Lady Hornets
In Feb. 25 Issue
Lady Laker freshman LeeAnn Grider hit an unbelievable buzzer-beating,
game-winner in the lane against Metcalfe County Tuesday night to send
Russell County to the 16th district championship game on Thursday
against the tournament host, Clinton County.
Lakers finish off Allen County-Scottsville
In Feb. 25 Issue
Russell County ended the regular season 19-3 with a 72-57 victory at
Allen County-Scottsville Friday night and will now turn their focus to
district tournament play this week.
Lady Lakers go 1-1 last week
In Feb. 25 Issue
The Russell County Lady Lakers went 1-1 last week in preparation for
this week's district tournament at Clinton County High School.
Feldhaus is region coach of year for 2nd time
In Feb. 25 Issue
For the second time in as many seasons, Russell County Head Boys
Basketball Coach Willie Feldhaus has been selected by the Kentucky
Association of Basketball Coaches as the 4th Region KABC Coach of the
Year for the 2009-10 basketball season.
Senior Profile: Robbie Bell
In Feb. 25 Issue
Watching the acrobatics and high flying maneuvers of senior guard
Robbie Bell, the newest member of the Laker 1,000 point club, is what
has brought many people out to Laker Gym this season.
Senior Profile: Bryson McFall
In Feb. 25 Issue
Bryson McFall is the point guard for the Laker basketball team this
season and behind his heady and passionate play along with his floor
burns, Russell County is having one of its best season's in recent
memory.
Senior Profile: Zach Carney
In Feb. 25 Issue
The past several years the Russell County Lakers have had a solid inside presence thanks to current senior Zach Carney.
Senior Profile: Adam Justice
In Feb. 25 Issue
Adam Justice can score points in bunches and on a given night can drop 20 points on the opposing team.
Senior Profile: Lucas Justice
In Feb. 25 Issue
Lucas Justice has been a key contributor to the Russell County basketball program his entire high school career.
Senior Profile: Kyle Burchett
In Feb. 25 Issue
Every team needs a player that plays the way Kyle Burchett does.
Burchett, a senior member of the Laker basketball team, is the type of
player you don't want to mess with on the court.
Senior Profile: Jordan Best
In Feb. 25 Issue
Coming from a large family, Jordan Best knows how to get along with people.
Senior Profile: Rachael Miller
In Feb. 25 Issue
Lady Laker senior guard Rachael Miller has displayed an evident
toughness and grittiness throughout her career as a Russell County High
School basketball player.
Senior Profile: Kim Pierce
In Feb. 25 Issue
Perhaps no Russell County basketball senior has been through the
hardship that Lady Laker guard Kim Pierce has undergone in the past
year.
Pierce’s buzzer beater lifts Lady Lakers
In Feb. 18 Issue
At halftime Friday night, the Russell County Lady Lakers led the visiting Lady Indians of Adair County by 13 points.
Lakers blow out rival Adair
In Feb. 18 Issue
Shooting nearly 60 percent from the field, coach Willie Feldhaus' Laker
basketball team thrashed the visiting Adair County Indians 70-42 on
Friday in the last home game of the season to move to 18-3 on the
season.
Helm lifts frosh ladies in OT to win district
In Feb. 18 Issue
This past weekend saw the Lady Laker freshman team defeat both Clinton
County, 48-19, and Metcalfe County, 38-36, to claim the district
tournament title.
Ellis comments on 30 years as cheer coach
In Feb. 18 Issue
This year’s cheerleaders have worked extremely hard. They are an
amazing bunch of kids. Both squads performances at the regional
competition were two of the best my squads have ever done
Lakers get Metcalfe win, Madison loss
In Feb. 11 Issue
The Russell County Lakers (17-3 overall, 6-0 in district play) secured
the number one seed in the upcoming 16th district tournament and an
undefeated record in regular season district play with a 70-68
nail-biter over the visiting Metcalfe County Hornets (7-13 overall, 2-4
in district play) Friday night at Laker Gym.
Lady Lakers down Metcalfe County
In Feb. 11 Issue
Coach Craig Pippen's 14-7 Russell County Lady Lakers pulled out a close
district home win on Friday night against the 10-10 Lady Hornets of
Metcalfe County, 45-41.
7th grade champs, 8th grade runners-up
In Feb. 11 Issue
The Russell County Middle School 7th and 8th grade teams played Adair
County on Monday in the CKMSAC tournament championship games in
Columbia.
RCHS cheerleaders bring home region titles
In Feb. 11 Issue
The Russell County large and small coed cheerleaders competed in the
KAPOS regional cheerleading competition at Barren County High School
last Wednesday.
Laker boys crush Casey County
In Feb. 4 Issue
Behind another superb scoring night by senior guard Robbie Bell, who
finished with 31 points on 11-16 shooting, the 16-2 Russell County
Lakers jolted visiting Casey County 69-51 Tuesday night at Laker Gym.
Bell scores 1,000th point, RC defeats Maroons
In Feb. 4 Issue
The Russell County Lakers moved to 15-2 on the season after defeating
the visiting Pulaski County Maroons on Tuesday by a score of 72-58.
Lady Lakers get past Pulaski County
In Feb. 4 Issue
The 13-7 Lady Laker hoops team picked up another road win last Tuesday
night as they traveled to Pulaski County to take on the Lady Maroons.
Bell, Lakers overpower Panthers
In Jan. 28 Issue
The 14-2 Russell County Lakers remained undefeated in district play
with a 57-48 victory at Cumberland County High School Monday night over
the 7-12 Panthers.
Lady Lakers defeat Cumberland for district win
In Jan. 28 Issue
Coach Craig Pippen's 12-7 Lady Lakers picked up a big district road win
Monday night, defeating the Cumberland County Lady Panthers 45-29.
Lakers capture Casey Co. JV tourney
In Jan. 28 Issue
The Russell County Laker junior varsity basketball team, coached by
Shawn Coffey and Daniel Johnson, captured the Casey County JV Classic
tournament this weekend in Liberty.
Laker swim team places 4th at the Indian Invitational
In Jan. 28 Issue
On Saturday, January 23rd the Lakers traveled to Richmond to compete in
the 5th Annual Indian Invitational and picked up 4th place overall.
Mixed hoops results against SW Pulaski
In Jan. 21 Issue
The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker basketball teams split a
boy-girl doubleheader against Southwestern Pulaski Tuesday night at
Laker Gym with the Laker boys coming out on top 50-43 while the Lady
Lakers fell to the Lady Warriors 56-48.
Lakers push past Bulldogs
In Jan. 21 Issue
The Russell County Lakers hit nine of 12 three-point baskets and shot
47 percent in Friday night's big 52-50 district win over the visiting
Clinton County Bulldogs at Laker Gym.
Lady Lakers let district win slip by
In Jan. 21 Issue
The 11-6 Lady Lakers fell to district rival Clinton County on Friday night at Laker Gym by a final score of 43-40.
Lakers win district game against Panthers, 46-42
In Jan. 21 Issue
In a sluggish district game on Thursday night at Laker Gym, the Russell
County Lakers defeated the Cumberland County Panthers 46-42, sending
the 11-2 Lakers to 3-0 in district play.
Lady Lakers blow out Cumberland County
In Jan. 21 Issue
The Russell County Lakers won a big district home game on Thursday
night at Laker Gym, defeating the Lady Panthers of Cumberland County by
20 points, 59-39.
Lady Lakers fall at Glasgow
In Jan. 14 Issue
The Russell County Lady Lakers lost for only the 5th time of the season on Monday night in Glasgow.
Lady Lakers throttle Campbellsville
In Jan. 7 Issue
The Russell County Lady Lakers moved to 10-4 on the season after a
lopsided 72-34 victory over the Campbellsville Lady Eagles Tuesday
night at Laker Gym.
Greenwood pushes past Russell County
In Jan. 7 Issue
The Greenwood Gators (13-3) outscored the Russell County Lakers (10-2)
23-13 in the fourth quarter and defeated the Lakers on Tuesday night at
Greenwood High School, 54-51.
Lakers down Metcalfe County
In Jan. 7 Issue
After falling to Shelby County in their home holiday tournament, the
10-1 Russell County Lakers bounced back to take a district road game
from 6-8 Metcalfe County on Saturday night, winning 51-47 in a hard
fought battle.
Lady Lakers outlast Lady Hornets
In Jan. 7 Issue
After falling behind by eight points early in the first quarter, the
9-4 Russell County Lady Lakers battled back to defeat the homestanding
Metcalfe County Lady Hornets, 8-5 overall, by a score of 47-35.
Laker swim team take first in Fort Knox meet
In Jan. 7 Issue
On Wednesday, Dec. 30 the Laker Swim Team traveled to Fort Knox to participate in the Fort Knox Invitational Meet.
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