Football Game Preview: Russell Red Devils vs. Bourbon County Colonels

The Russell Red Devils will face off against the Bourbon County Colonels at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Russell is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They never let Carroll County get on the board and left with a 48-0 win. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Red Devils considering their 13-point performance the matchup before.

Meanwhile, Bourbon County entered their tilt with Fleming County on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 50-7 victory over the Panthers. That 43 point margin sets a new team best for the Colonels this season.

Bourbon County's win bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Russell, their victory bumped their record up to 9-2.

Everything came up roses for Russell against Bourbon County in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 42-8 win. In that game, the Red Devils amassed a halftime lead of 35-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.