The Russell County Lakers will face off against the Barren County Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Last Monday, Russell County ended up a good deal behind South Laurel and lost 56-41. While losing is never fun, the Lakers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked 94th, while the Cardinals are ranked 17th).
Meanwhile, Barren County got the win against Clinton County on Friday by a conclusive 60-36. The Trojans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 matches by 21 points or more this season.
Russell County has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 11-16 record this season. As for Barren County, their win bumped their record up to 22-5.
Russell County came up short against Barren County in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 62-56. Will Russell County 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.
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