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Sunday, 23 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, SCL, SCL Feature

Champions: Russia Beats The Past, Ohio’s Best Scorer For First State Title

Champions at last...In their 1,000th game as a program, Russia finally secured the long-awaited state title in basketball Saturday, beating Cornerstone Christian for the Division VII championship at UD Arena. Read about the game, and some highlights, in Sunday's Press Pros.
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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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Sunday, 16 March 2025 / Published in Features, SCL

Fort Loramie, Waterford Know Nothing Comes Easy At State

Whether the games are cl0se or not, winning a state championship is not as easy for top programs as some might assume. Jeff Gilbert writes for Press Pros.
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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.