Russell is 5-0 against Belgrade since September of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Russell Rustlers will head out on the road to take on the Belgrade Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Russell is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Last Friday, Russell was beaten by Gallatin 42-6. While losing is never fun, the Rustlers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Montana football rankings (they are ranked 45th, while the Raptors are ranked fifth).
Even if they lost, Russell's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Dalton Heggem was especially locked on to Gallatin's QB and sacked him twice.
Meanwhile, Belgrade scored the most points they've had all season last Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 28-16 to Skyview. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Russell's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Belgrade, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Russell against Belgrade in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 50-9 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Russell since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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