Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Russia Raiders (Russia, OH) and the host Marion Local Flyers (Maria Stein, OH), saw Russia's basketball squad hold off Marion Local by a tally of 57-52.

With the victory, Russia improves its record to 21-1 on the campaign. The Raiders host Yellow Springs (Yellow Springs, OH) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 23. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 5-17. Yellow Springs lost 47-27 in their recent league challenge against Legacy Christian Academy (Xenia, OH)

Next up, the Flyers play the St. John's Bluejays (Delphos, OH) in a Midwest challenge, on Friday, February 23. Marion Local will attempt to improve on its 8-12 season record. The Bluejays come into the challenge with a 19-2 record after their 60-57 league win over Coldwater (Coldwater, OH).