Shaelyn Steele commands the offense for Red Devils win

By Team Reports Mar 11, 2024, 1:38pm

Recap: Russell Red Devils vs. Boyd County Lions

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Russell Red Devils had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top against the Lions by a score of 50-38. The victory was familiar territory for Russell who now have 13 in a row.

Russell's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shaelyn Steele, who scored 17 points along with eight rebounds. Bella Quinn was another key contributor, scoring ten points.

Russell is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 28-6 record this season. As for Boyd County, their loss dropped their record down to 23-11.

Russell will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against McCracken County at 1:30 p.m. on March 13th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Kentucky (Russell is ranked eighth, while McCracken County is ranked 14th). Boyd County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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