Botkins used its guard play (JJ Meyer, above in white), a fast start, and clutch shooting at the end to hand Marion Local another frustrating loss in Tuesday non-conference play. Read about the game in Wednesday's Press Pros.
On a night when senior Hayden Quinter (above, left) scored his 1,000th career point as a Raider, Russia needed that, and a second half comeback to remain unbeaten against Botkins. Read more about the game in Wednesday's Press Pros.
Aaron Klopfenstein is officially a winning coach, and the 2023 Jackson Center Tigers are a winning team after their 46-37 win over Fort Loramie. Junior forward Reed Platfoot led the way with 20 points in the slow-paced match.
Raiders of the lost art of defense...Russia used 17 steals and a 12-2 run to finish the first half...then a 20-2 run to start the second...to crush Fairlawn in Friday Shelby County League action. Read more about the Raiders in Saturday's Press Pros.
After a slow start 6-5 starty, Jackson Center found some offensive pace in time to put Botkins in the rear-view mirror Thursday, winning 41-25. Columnist Rob Hemmelgarn writes the story for Friday's Press Pros.