Russia blew by Troy Christian in the early going of the regional title game. They never looked back. Now they head to state where they'll meet Richmond Heights in the semifinals for the second year in a row. Russia Raider's Three Seniors (pictured) holding up their Regional Championship Trophy from their win against Troy Christian.
They're 25-1 after Saturday's Division IV district final win over Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, and stand on the threshold of redemption. But redemption is tough, given that the Russia Raiders have made it through the regional round of the tournament just twice in 80-plus years of basketball. Read more in Sunday's Press Pros.