A blowout 15-1 win over Houston Thursday highlighted the talent and experience of Russia in Division IV, and a no-hit performance by Ben Rinderle (above)...as well as the disproportionate priority for baseball in too many communities across Ohio. Read more in Friday Press Pros.

It really comes as no surprise...Fort Loramie's Carla Siegel and Russia's Spencer Cordonnier reprise history as our Press Pros area basketball coaches of the year.

Russia kept pace with Richmond Heights for three quarters but came up empty in the fourth and lost 65-52. This marks the Raiders' second consecutive state appearance, but also second consecutive semifinal loss to the Spartans.

When players demand more of themselves than their coaches, even when those coaches have a vault full of championship trophies, it's no coincidence the tradition and culture of Fort Loramie girls basketball shines a bit brighter after a fourth state championship for head coach Carla Siegel. (PressPros Feature Photo by Julie McMaken Wright).