Russell pitcher, Audrey Patel releases a pitch against Boyd County on Wednesday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Haylee Thornsberry of Boyd County throws to first base against Russell on Wednesday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Boyd County's Kylie Thompson winds up to pitch against Russell on Wednesday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT