Ashland second baseman, Ryan Brown makes the catch and the force out of Boyd County's Brad Newsome on Monday at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Boyd County pitcher, Jonny Stevens pitches against Ashland on Monday at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

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