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Russell has really put it together after the horrible game at Ashland. Russell should have beaten Ironton and had many opportunities to beat Ironton if it wasn't for the turnovers that cost the Devils a TD and gave up a TD and a safety. Even the Greenup County game Russell came out and scored first at 7-0 and then intercepted a GC pass on next play and should have scored. It was only 14-7 at half and that is when GC in the 3rd quarter had 2 or 3 long TD passes to extend the lead. The only bad game was the Ashland beat down but after that Russell in there last 3 games have played great on both sides of the ball and has really came alive in these 3 games. They could have been 4-2 right now if it wasn't for the Ironton game. Russell should win there next 2 games at home with Lewis and Pendleton County before hitting the Road with tough matchups with Bath County and Raceland. If they continue to play this well and stay focused they should head into the Raceland game at 6-3 and undefeated in there district. The Bath County game will show us how much this Russell team has improved over these last 6 games. It will be an interesting to see the tough matchups with Bath County and Raceland both being on the Road.

Raceland game will be only telling of any improvement over course of season. Bath lost to West tonight, no way Bath beats Russell. The soft district has allowed Devils to work out kinks, get playing time to several kids, and develop some sort of offensive identity. They will need all that to just keep it close with the RAms.