Russia's stifling defense carried the Raiders through to the regional finals amidst a sluggish offensive performance. The Raiders used an 18-0 run to oust another lesser opponent. They'll face Cedarville, who knocked off Mississinawa Valley 49-43.
Botkins moves on to a Division VII district final playing the way it likes to play while learning it can't deviate from that plan in March if it wants to continue to survive and advance, while Fort Loramie loses a heartbreaker to Cedarville. Read Jeff Gilbert
Russia's defense delivered again, and got just enough offense on the run (Callie Goubeaux, above) to provide their most memorable win since 1994...Russia sweeps Fort Loramie in the season series to secure their first SCL title in 32 years.
