Kentucky High School Basketball - Walton-Verona nips Russell
December 29, 2024: Walton, KY 41094 In Sunday's non-league contest, the host Walton-Verona Bearcats basketball team scored a close 58-52 triumph over the Russell Red Devils.
The Bearcats (8-4) will now prepare for their contest against Carroll County (Carrollton, KY). The Panthers go into the non-league contest with a 3-8 record. In their last contest, Carroll County edged Columbus Christian (Columbus, IN), 71-42, in a non-league challenge.
In their next game, the Red Devils encounter the Lewis County Lions (Vanceburg, KY) in a District 63 challenge, on Friday, January 3. Russell will attempt to improve on its 3-7 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 5-3 record after their 78-51 non-league win over Johnson County (Mountain City, TN).