Russell made two eagles and five birdies in a 2-and-1 semifinal victory over Tyler Mawhinney at Saucon Valley. His chip-in eagle on the par-four 13th gave him the lead for good.
Russell will face Noah Maclauchlan in Saturday's 36-hole championship match. The 17-year-old played 30 holes in 14 under across his quarterfinal and semifinal victories Friday.