Kansas High School Basketball - Smoky Valley can't hold off Russell
January 30, 2025: Russell, KS 67665 Russell Broncos (Russell, KS) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Smoky Valley Vikings (Lindsborg, KS), 46-39 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Russell upgrades its record to 5-9 on the year. The Broncos host Ellis (Ellis, KS) to face the Railroaders in a Mid-Continent match on Monday, February 3. The Railroaders enter the match with a record of 6-8. Ellis lost 33-31 in their recent league match against Norton (Norton, KS)
The Vikings now sport a 5-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hoisington for a Central Kansas match on Tuesday, February 4. Smoky Valley will face a Cardinals squad coming off a 39-21 non-league loss to Phillipsburg (Phillipsburg, KS). The Cardinals record now stands at 5-8.