Russell County split a doubleheader at Monroe County Friday night.
The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Falcons by a score of 45-36. Aniyah Coffey finished with a double-double, scoring 15 points and collecting 11 rebounds. Addy Abrell scored 12 points and pulled down 8 rebounds to go along with 4 steals. Other scoring for the Lady Lakers included Carigann Carpenter with 8 points, Natalie Bartrug with 6, and McKenna Ccamaque with 4. Bartrug finished with a team-high 5 blocked shots.
The Lakers fell to the Falcons 59-49. It was at two-point game with less than 40 seconds remaining in the game, but the Falcons were able to extend the lead in the final seconds.
Dylan Stanelle led the Lakers with 20 points in the game, and finished with 4 steals as well. Maddox Shearer finished with 13 points and a team-high 7 rebounds. Tyson Stille and Cameron Bolin finished with 5 points each.
Russell County is back in action tonight. The Lady Lakers host LaRue County at 5:30 this evening at Laker Gym, with the Lakers taking on Adair County in the nightcap beginning at around 7.
