Kentucky High School Basketball - Russell County held off by Cumberland County
January 31, 2025: Burkesville, KY 42717
In Friday's league test, the Cumberland County Panthers (Burkesville, KY) basketball squad got by the visiting Russell County Lakers (Russell Springs, KY), by a score of 87-83.
Next, the Panthers encounter the Southwestern Warriors (Somerset, KY) in a non-league test, on Saturday, February 1. Cumberland County will attempt to improve on its 11-7 season record. The Warriors come into the test with a 8-8 record after their 66-53 non-league loss to Pulaski County (Somerset, KY).
The Lakers (13-8) will now prepare for their test against Metcalfe County (Edmonton, KY). The Hornets come into the District 16 test with a 7-13 record. In their last test, Metcalfe County was nipped by Green County (Greensburg, KY), 87-49, in a non-league test.