East Carter's Trevor Cline dives for first base to beat Ashland's Ryan Atkins on Monday evening during the semi-finals of the 16th Region Tournament at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ashland's Ryan Brown rounds second and heads to third against East Carter on Monday evening during the semi-finals of the 16th Region Tournament at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ashland's Ryan Atkins celebrates after reaching second base against East Carter on Monday evening during the semi-finals of the 16th Region Tournament at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT