Russia Raiders (Russia, OH) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Houston Wildcats (Houston, OH), 31-18 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Russia advances its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Raiders host Coldwater (Coldwater, OH) to battle the Cavaliers in a non-league contest on Saturday, December 21. The Cavaliers go into the contest with a record of 0-0.

In their next game, the Wildcats battle the New Knoxville Rangers (New Knoxville, OH) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, January 4. Houston will attempt to better on its 0-1 season record.