SOCCER: Russell eliminates Lawrence girls

LOUISA – Russell’s Kynidee Allen scored a pair of goals and goalkeeper Mercedes Maupin kept Lawrence County off the scoreboard and the Lady Red Devils advanced with a 2-0 win in the state-semi 8 match played at the Dawg House Monday night.

Georgia Arrington and Abigail Keeton each had an assist as Russell moved to 14-4-1.

Lawrence County had won 13 straight before the loss. The Lady Bulldogs finished 19-2-0.

In boys’ action, Prestonsburg will host Boyd County at Josh Francis Memorial Field at 7 p.m. tonight.

The winner will advance to the Final Eight.

The Blackcats enter the match at 17-2-3.