NeShawn Peppers of Ashland slides into second base as East Carter's Ethan Tiller jumps to pull in the throw on Monday evening during the semi-finals of the 16th Region Tournament at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

East Carter's Trevor Cline is congratulated by teammates after a homerun against Ashland on Monday evening during the semi-finals of the 16th Region Tournament at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

The Raceland Rams dugout make noise against Boyd County on Monday evening during the semi-finals of the 16th Region Tournament at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT