Bella Quinn of Russell drives to the lane past West Carter's Elizabeth Middleton on Monday evening during the EKC semi-finals at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

West Carter head coach, Faith Conn instructs her team during a timeout against Russell on Monday evening during the EKC semi-finals at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Colby Wilburn of Rowan County dribbles up the court against East Carter on Tuesday evening during the EKC tournament semi-finals at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT