Russia put together a victorious gameplan to stop Willard 71-60 on January 15 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Russia drew first blood by forging a 17-16 margin over Willard after the first quarter.
The Raiders opened a modest 30-25 gap over the Crimson Flashes at the intermission.
Russia jumped to a 48-41 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Raiders held on with a 23-19 scoring edge in the final quarter.
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