Russell travels to Louisa this Friday, will Russell rebound from a tough loss and get a win or will Lawrence County upset the Devils?

Tough game for Russell following a bruising, physical battle with Ironton. At the very least, Lawrence County will bring its own brand of physicality. QB Baden Gillespie doesn't run with the same power and authority that Noah West did, but he's a shiftier athlete that can house it on you. It's hard to tell who the real Dawgs are this early in the season. They looked good in the first half versus Paintsville in week one before the Tigers ran away with it in the second half. And their level of opposition has come way down the past two weeks.

 

Hopefully Russell displays some improvement in the passing game this week, especially in the decision making department. If the Devils play with the same focus and energy they've had through three games, I think they'll be okay in Louisa, but a letdown is a possibility here, especially on the road.

I would say Russell has a chance to put a running clock on the Bulldogs this year.

Sadly I can't see my favorite team in the state winning this one.

Tonight's game now starts at 8pm due to the heat.

(S4) Kool Kountry

Russell without Ethan Sanders tonight per wlgc. I had read something about him missing 2 weeks.

7-0 Russell

 

11:01 to go in the 1st

 

Lawrence got the ball first and fumbled it away on their first snap, setting Russell up at Lawrence's 15. Malakai Anderson punched it in two plays later.

11:01 1st 7-0

Dawgs fumble again, but recover.

3 and out for Lawrence.

 

Nathan Conley carries down to the Lawrence 22.

 

Now 1st and goal at the 8.

 

Conley puts it on the ground but Russell recovers.

Score of note 14-13 Burg over Ashland at the half.

Timeout Russell

 

6:00 to go in the 1st

td Russell 5:54 1st 14-0.

TD Russell

 

Anderson again. He's a load in short yardage and goal line situations.