Community celebrates Russia High School’s first boys basketball state championship

Photo contributed by Russia Local Schools (via Facebook)

A local community celebrated after its high school won the first boys basketball state championship on Saturday.

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Russia High School completed a perfect season Saturday beating Willoughby Cornerstone Christian, 74-57, in the Division VII state title game at UD Arena.

Braylon Cordonnier had 22 points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals to lead the Raiders.

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The Russia Local School District posted a video on social media that showed fire trucks escorting the team bus back into town Saturday night.

The district also posted a video of fireworks being shot into the sky.

“Congratulations, boys, and especially to the 11 seniors on an amazing season!! Proud to be a Raider!!!” the school said.

This was the program’s first-ever undefeated season and the 1,000th win for the boys basketball program.

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