Kentucky High School Basketball - Cumberland County overwhelms Russell County
January 24, 2022: Burkesville, KY 42717 Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Cumberland County Panthers (Burkesville, KY) and the visiting Russell County Lakers (Russell Springs, KY), saw Cumberland County's basketball squad wallop Russell County by a tally of 75-51.
With the victory, Cumberland County improves its record to 5-6 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Metcalfe County (Edmonton, KY) to confront the Hornets in a District 16 challenge on Friday, January 28. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 9-6. Metcalfe County won 65-61 in their recent non-league challenge against Monroe County (Tompkinsville, KY)
Next up, the Lakers confront the Monroe County Falcons (Tompkinsville, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 27. Russell County will attempt to improve on its 0-11 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 2-11 record after their 65-61 non-league loss to Metcalfe County (Edmonton, KY).