Boyd County's Kyli Kouns slides into second base safely in front of the tag of Russell's Ansley Dotson on Wednesday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Russell's Ansley Dotson makes contact with a pitch against Boyd County on Wednesday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Boyd County head coach, Dave Wheeler takes timeout to talk with his team against Russell on Wednesday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT