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Saturday, 10 June 2023 / Published in Features, SCL

Not The Ones They Wanted, But Russia’s Runner-Up Finish Had Its Moments

You glean from it what you can, when things don't go according to script, or wishes.  Russia finishes up as the state's #2 team in 2023...because sometimes that's just how baseball works.
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Saturday, 10 June 2023 / Published in Features, Home Features, SCL, SCL Feature

McCoy: Russia’s Road Ends, And Mission To Repeat, in Div. IV Title Game

Russia’s bid for a second straight Division IV state baseball championship fell one victory short when the Raiders were unable to stop high-scoring Berlin Hiland, losing, 14-4, after Hiland broke a 4-4 tie with a six-run sixth inning. Akron, OH — When Berlin Hiland baseball coach Chris Dages yells, “Hey, Yoder, throw me a baseball,”
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Thursday, 08 June 2023 / Published in Features, Home Features, SCL, SCL Feature

McCoy: Russia Outlasts St. Henry…Drama In State Semi-Final Walk-off

The winning run...Russia's Jude Counts strains through flying dirt and discarded equipment to score the winning run in the bottom of the eighth of Thursday's Division IV state semi-final game with St. Henry. The Raiders' 1-0 win qualifies them for Saturday's championship round for a second straight year. Read Hal McCoy in the latest Press Pros feature.
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Monday, 05 June 2023 / Published in Features, Home Features, SCL, SCL Feature

‘Russia’ Roulette? Familiarity and Relationships Form Backdrop For Div. IV Semi-Final

When Russia meets St. Henry in Thursday's Division IV semi-final in Akron it won't be a whole lot different than meeting them any other time.  They know each other that well, on and off the field. Read more in our Tuesday feature.
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Friday, 02 June 2023 / Published in Features, Home Features, SCL, SCL Feature

Been There, Done That…Now Russia Does It Again

Everybody got in on the fun once Russia's 4-1 victory over Southeastern was secure, handing the Raiders the Division IV regional baseball championship and keeping them on track for back-to-back state titles. (PressPros Feature Photo by Sheri Hooley).