The Northside Christian Lions basketball squad (Westerville, OH), was crushed 55-16 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the visiting Russia Raiders (Russia, OH)

With the victory, Russia advances its record to 26-0 on the year. The Raiders travel to Botkins (Botkins, OH) to meet the Trojans in a non-league battle on Saturday, March 8. The Trojans enter the battle with a record of 20-6. Botkins won 46-30 in their recent non-league battle against Franklin Monroe (Pitsburg, OH)

The Lions now own a 19-7 record.