The Russell Red Devils edged the host Rowan County Vikings basketball team by a tally of 49-45 in Saturday's non-league bout.

The Red Devils now possess a 1-0 record. They play next when they travel to East Carter for a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 9. Russell will play a Raiders team coming off a 56-52 non-league win over Greenup County (Greenup, KY). The Raiders record now stands at 1-0.

With the loss, Rowan County falls to 1-1 on the campaign. The Vikings host Greenup County (Greenup, KY) to play the Musketeers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 9. The Musketeers go into the bout with a record of 0-1. Greenup County lost 56-52 in their recent non-league bout against East Carter (Grayson, KY)