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Red Devils postseason run comes to bitter end
ERLANGER, Ky. — For three quarters, the Russell Red Devils and Lloyd Memorial Juggernauts were each making some plays. The fourth quarter proved to be a different story. The Red Devils found themselves within just one point after three quarters. But Lloyd Memorial scored a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 28-13 win on Friday in the Class 3A regional championship game. As the region champions, the Juggernauts (13-0) will now play Christian Academy of

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Nov 233 min read


Playoff Preview: Juggernauts stand in way of regional title for Russell
FLATWOODS — At the beginning of the season, coach T.J. Maynard and the Russell Red Devils had made it a goal to win the district, win the region and then get to Kroger Field. Well, they got their district title and now they're 48 minutes from accomplishing their second goal. The Red Devils will be looking to check off another box on Friday night when they square off against the Lloyd Memorial Juggernauts in the Kentucky Class 3A regional championship game at Juggernaut Stadiu

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Nov 205 min read


Defense, Osborne's late TD lifts Russell to regional championship
FLATWOODS — A lights out defense and some opportunistic plays from the Russell offense proved to be enough to help the Red Devils take down the Bourbon County Colonels 14-7 in a defensive slugfest on Friday night in the Kentucky Class AAA playoffs. Russell now advances to the regional championship game, where they will travel to Erlanger to face the Lloyd Memorial Juggernauts next Friday. The two teams met in the playoffs last season with the Red Devils rallying back in the

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Nov 155 min read


Red Devils 'pick off' Panthers to advance to next round
FLATWOODS — While everyone was picking Russell to win Thursday night, the Red Devils defense was picking Carroll County. Well, by picking they mean intercepting. Russell's defense came up with 3 interceptions — with 2 of those being returned for scores — to help the Red Devils roll their way to a 48-0 shutout win over the Carroll County Panthers in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 3A playoffs. Russell (9-2) advances to the region semifinals where they will face the winn

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Nov 74 min read


2nd half turnovers help Bobcats pull away from Red Devils
JACKSON — Big games from Eli Thomas and Miles Hollon and some critical turnovers were too much for Russell to overcome, as the Breathitt County Bobcats took down the Red Devils 35-13 in the regular season finale for both teams. Both teams no turn their attention to the playoffs next week, where Russell will host the Carroll County Panthers in the opening round of the Class 3A playoffs on Thursday. Meanwhile, Breathitt County will take on St. Henry on Friday in the Class 2A p

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Nov 34 min read


Red Devils blow away Wildcats, set sights on district title game
OWINGSVILLE — The Russell Red Devils got one more chance to tune things up one final time ahead of their big test next Friday. And it appears the Red Devils have things running smoothly, as they blanked the Bath County Wildcats 42-0 on Friday night. "Overall, I was pleased with their effort. I was good again get some jayvee guys and even some two's in there to get some reps," said Russell coach T.J. Maynard. The Red Devils scored quickly thanks to some big plays in the passi

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Oct 204 min read


Red Devils spread things around in rout of Lions
FLATWOODS — Six different Russell players found the end zone and the defense held firm again, as the Red Devils rolled past the Lewis...

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Oct 124 min read


Red Devils take to the air to torch Panthers
FLEMINGSBURG — It was a bounce back win, but with a little more air under it. Needing to bounce back after their first loss of the...

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Sep 284 min read


Fast start for Tomcats dooms Red Devils
FLATWOODS — The rock band Airbourne wrote a song in 2007 titled " Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast". Well, that song could've been written...

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Sep 203 min read


Defense flexes muscle again in Red Devils win over West Carter
OLIVE HILL — Great defense, big plays, a Russell win. Wash, rinse, repeat. The Red Devils used another strong defensive effort — along...

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Sep 74 min read


Defense, Frasure help Red Devils take Backyard Brawl
Get 15% OFF your first order when you use the code GET15 LLOYD — A three touchdown game from Jayden Frasure and a staunch defensive...

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Aug 315 min read


Photo Gallery: Coal Grove at Russell Football (8/2/25)
Photos courtesy of Jeremy Holtzapfel. For more of Jeremy's photos or to purchase any, contact us for more info at:...

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Aug 251 min read


Red Devils rally back in 2nd half to beat Hornets
FLATWOODS — First games are always full of unknowns, words that Russell head coach T.J. Maynard echoed after his teams' win. "The first...

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Aug 234 min read


2025 Football Preview: Russell Red Devils
Members of the 2025 Russell Red Devils’ football team are: front row left to right, Grayson Keyser, Alan Hilliard, Waylon Hudson, Deakyn...

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Aug 207 min read


Pennington brothers double down on competition on the field and off
FLATWOODS, Ky. — Fans might think they are seeing double. Opposing defenses are seeing double trouble. Senior identical twins Jayden and...

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Aug 33 min read


4th inning rally propels Tigers to comeback win over Red Devils
FLATWOODS, Ky. — In a game that featured plenty of offense, Ian Ginger was quite offensive. Ginger went 4-for-4 with a triple, home run...

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May 103 min read


4-run rally in 7th lifts Lady Vikings over Russell
FLATWOODS, Ky. — It was a wild game with a wild finish. In a game that featured a combined 10 errors, the Symmes Valley Lady Vikings...

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Apr 182 min read


Buchanan, Dragons Down Red Devils; Stay Unbeaten
IRONTON — Brody Buchanan is the Fairland Dragons’ point guard. He could easily be called their “points” guard. Buchanan scored a...

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Dec 23, 20242 min read


Photo Gallery: Fairland vs. Russell Boys Basketball (12/20/24)
Photos courtesy of Tim Gearhart. For more of Tim's photos or to purchase any, click on the link: https://timgearhart.smugmug.com/

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Dec 23, 20241 min read


Pointers get washed out by Red Devils
FLATWOODS — As if the heavy rainfall and game delay wasn't enough, 5 different Russell players scored to help the Red Devils defeat the...

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Sep 7, 20244 min read
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