By: Mason Branham
for Carter County Times
FLATWOODS – East Carter’s defense contained the Russell offense last Thursday, in a 5-1 Raider victory.
Russell was credited with only six shots on goal. East goalie Trevor Cline turned away five.
The Raiders were able to put pressure on the Russell defense with long passes and then racing the Russell defenders to the ball in Russell territory.
While generating several shots, East was clinging to a 3-1 lead late in the second half.
The Raiders scored twice in the closing 10 minutes to seal their third win in four games.
Russell continues to struggle, dropping to 0-3-1 on the campaign.
Ethan Miller continues to fill up the nets for East. He had two more goals Thursday, giving him 11 on the season. He has scored in all four of East’s games.
Logan Cales also had two goals, plus an assist.
Patrick McDavid added a goal and two assists
Ethan Tiller (21) dribbles through the midfield as Russell’s Matthew Jones (9) comes up to challenge. (Photo by Mason Branham, Greenup Gazette) 
East Carter goalie Trevor Cline (99) hangs on to the ball as Russell players get to the goal too late. (Photo by Mason Branham, Greenup Gazette)
Ashton Tiller handed out a helper. (Photo by Mason Branham, Greenup Gazette)
Breck Sarhent (1) of East Carter heads to the goal after making a move to get around Russell’s Elijah Byrd (3). (Photo by Mason Branham, Greenup Gazette)
