Basketball Game Preview: Russell Red Devils vs. East Carter Raiders

The Russell Red Devils will challenge the East Carter Raiders at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. East Carter took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Russell, who comes in off a win.

Russell will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up 26 points on Friday, then bounced right back against Bath County on Saturday. Russell walked away with a 63-52 victory over Bath County. The Red Devils haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.

Meanwhile, East Carter came up short against Elliott County on Saturday and fell 56-47. The Raiders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

The victory got Russell back to even at 12-12. As for East Carter, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-15.

Russell lost to East Carter at home by a decisive 57-42 margin in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will Russell have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.