Having just played yesterday, the Russell Red Devils will jump right back in to play the Blazer Tomcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Russell sitting on seven straight wins and Blazer on three.
Russell is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They strolled past Boyd County with points to spare, taking the game 63-46. The game was the first time the Red Devils have beaten the Lions on their court since March 9, 2024.
Blazer not only won last Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since February 7th (when they won 61-26). They put the hurt on Boyd County with a sharp 73-50 victory. The Tomcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 contests by 20 points or more this season.
Russell's win bumped their record up to 25-7. As for Blazer, their victory bumped their record up to 24-5.
Things could have been worse for Russell, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 57-42 loss to Blazer in their previous matchup back in February. Can the Red Devils avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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