Boyd County Lions (Ashland, KY) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Russell Red Devils (Russell, KY), 20-16 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Boyd County advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Lions host Blazer (Ashland, KY) to face the Tomcats in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 28. The Tomcats enter the match with a record of 0-2.

The Red Devils now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Lewis County for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 28.