Kentucky High School Basketball - Monroe County topped by Russell County
January 2, 2024: Tompkinsville, KY 42167 The Russell County Lakers basketball team scored 69 points and restricted the host Monroe County Falcons to 60 in the Lakers league victory on Tuesday.
The Lakers now sport a 8-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Adair County for a non-league contest on Thursday, January 4. Russell County will battle a Indians team coming off a 91-35 league win over Marion County (Lebanon, KY). The Indians record now stands at 11-1.
The Falcons (8-5) will now prepare for their contest against Campbellsville (Campbellsville, KY). The Eagles come into the non-league contest with a 5-8 record. In their last contest, Campbellsville prevailed over Cumberland County (Burkesville, KY), 65-60, in a non-league contest.