Russia kept pace with Richmond Heights for three quarters but came up empty in the fourth and lost 65-52. This marks the Raiders' second consecutive state appearance, but also second consecutive semifinal loss to the Spartans.

When players demand more of themselves than their coaches, even when those coaches have a vault full of championship trophies, it's no coincidence the tradition and culture of Fort Loramie girls basketball shines a bit brighter after a fourth state championship for head coach Carla Siegel. (PressPros Feature Photo by Julie McMaken Wright).

It's getting to be routine, but certainly never old, as Fort Loramie adds to its illustrious girls state championship tradition with another title in Division IV. (PressPros Magazine Feature Photo by Julie McMaken Wright).

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.

Stymied for the first half, Fort Loramie used a pair of second half bursts to overcome Convoy Crestview and advance to the Division IV final on Saturday.