Kentucky High School Basketball - Morgan County can't hold off Russell
December 5, 2024: West Liberty, KY 41472
 Russell Red Devils (Russell, KY) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Morgan County Cougars (West Liberty, KY), 57-53 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Russell upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year.  The Red Devils host West Carter (Olive Hill, KY) to battle the Comets in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 7.  The Comets come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.  West Carter lost 57-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Raceland (Raceland, KY)
In their next game, the Cougars battle the Knox Central Panthers (Barbourville, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 7.  Morgan County will attempt to better on its 0-2 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 62-24 non-league win over Harlan County (Harlan, KY).