Frustration...Russia coach Paul Bremigan saw his Raiders team overcome a big first half deficit, cut it to a single point in the fourth quarter, but they could get no closer, ultimately falling to Fort Loramie in Thursday's Shelby County League showdown, 54-41. Read about the game in Friday's Press Pros.

Behind energetic defense and 41 points in the second half, Russia and Braylon Cordonnier (above) did a quick correct from their Friday loss to Jackson Center with an impressive Saturday win over New Bremen. Read about the game in Sunday's Press Pros.

Unbeaten Russia used a torrid start, offensively, and some opportunistic turnovers in the first half to put Fort Loramie in a deep halftime hole...then cruised to a 47-30 Tuesday win. Read about the game in Wednesday's Press Pros.

Jackson Center kept pace with Russia and Fort Loramie in the Shelby County League race, running over Houston with a dominating display of defense, turnovers, and points in transition (above). Read about the Tigers win in Saturday's Press Pros.