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Monday, 14 April 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, SCL, SCL Feature

The Difference In Spencer Cordonnier…And Your Latest Basketball Coach

His resignation from coaching surprised no one who really knew him, and Spencer Cordonnier will not be far away. Men like him never are, which is why Russia basketball will be such a plum job for his replacement.
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Sunday, 23 March 2025 / Published in Features, SCL

Russia’s Hidden Heroes: How 11 Seniors Made School History

Eleven seniors wore the gold and blue for now state-champion Russia Raiders this season. Some you know, others you may not. But behind the scenes, it took all 11 to become 29-0 Division VII state champions.
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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.