There is no better way to open area play than by how well the defense performs, and Benjamin Russell boys basketball can attest to that.
In the area opener, Benjamin Russell snatched a victory over Calera, 62-54, with dominance on the defensive side of the ball. What played to the team's benefit were the 13 total turnovers it forced on Calera, almost all of which resulted in points for Benjamin Russell.
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CST MONDAY FOR
ALL OF CENTRAL ALABAMA...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 6 degrees north and 15
degrees south across Central Alabama.
* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of
subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 or visit 211connectsalabama.org for assistance locating
appropriate shelter from the cold.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
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