Lawrence County to visit Russell for season opener

STAFF REPORT

BSN

LOUISA — Lawrence County is slated to visit Russell for its opener in the 2023 boys’ high school soccer season at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10.

The Bulldogs, under the direction of Coach Scott Johnson, compiled an 11-5-2 record in 2022. Lawrence County is the reigning 58th District champion. After capturing the 58th District title, Lawrence County finished runner-up in the 15th Region.

Following a loss to rival Ashland in the semifinals of the 63rd District Boys’ Soccer Tournament, Russell exited the 2022 season 12-7-1.

Lawrence County suffered two losses to Russell during the 2022 boys’ high school soccer season. Russell blanked visiting Lawrence County 5-0 on Aug. 18, 2022. Then, in another match, Russell managed to double up the Bulldogs 4-2 on Sept. 15, 2022.

Lawrence County is scheduled to host Russell on Wednesday, Sept. 6.

Lawrence County’s schedule for the 2023 boys’ high school soccer season follows.

Aug. 10 at Russell, 6 p.m.; Aug. 15 Pikeville, 6 p.m.;

Aug. 17 Belfry, 6 p.m.; Aug. 21 at Johnson Central, 6 p.m.; Aug. 24 Boyd County, 8 p.m. (2A, Section Tournament); Aug. 28 Greenup County, 6:30 p.m.;

Aug. 29 at Paintsville, 8 p.m.; Sept. 6 Russell, 6 p.m.;

Sept. 12 Prestonsburg, 6 p.m.; Sept. 14 at Pikeville, 6 p.m.; Sept. 19 at East Carter, 6:30 p.m.; Sept. 21 Johnson Central, 6 p.m.; Sept. 25 at Belfry, 6 p.m.; Sept. 26 Paintsville, 6 p.m.; and Sept. 28 at Ashland, 6 p.m.