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Thursday, 20 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature, SCL, SCL Feature

The Elephant In The Room…How Do You Handicap The Div. VI, VII Finals?

Can Russia (and Vince Borchers, above) finally break through to win the elusive title in basketball?  And can Marion Local prevail against a Monroe Central team that few have actually heard of...what they once said about Marion Local. Our look at the two locals in this weekend's OHSAA state finals in Dayton.
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Saturday, 15 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, SCL, SCL Feature

Fort Loramie Falls Inches Shy In State Championship Rematch With Waterford

Fort Loramie's repeat title came up two points short in the championship game rematch against Waterford. The Waterford Wildcats sunk 7 of 16 3-point attempts on the way to their third state title.
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Saturday, 15 March 2025 / Published in Features, SCL, SCL Feature

Unbeaten Russia Earns Long-Awaited Trip To State Final

A state championship is finally within Russia's grasp after the Raiders, led by Braylon Cordonnier's 28 points, physically dominate Arlington on defense and on the boards.
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Friday, 14 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature, SCL, SCL Feature

The Heart Of Small-School Basketball

No matter where they play, our area basketball teams in the state tournament (and many others they compete against) represent their small-town cultures by respecting and playing the game the right way. Jeff Gilbert writes for Press Pros.......
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Saturday, 08 March 2025 / Published in Features, SCL, SCL Feature

Russia Going Back To State After Blasting Botkins

Happiness reigns in Russia. The Raiders earned a third straight chance to advance beyond the state semifinals when they beat league rival Botkins for the third time this season. Future Raider... Kiption, son of Coach Cordonnier and AD Amber Condonnier and brother Braylon, hitting shots at half-time of the Russia/Botkins Regional Championship game. (Pictured)