Jacob Heighton of Raceland pitches against Ashland on Tuesday evening during the 16th Region Championship at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ryan Adkins of Ashland pitches against Raceland on Tuesday evening during the 16th Region Championship at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Raceland's Kadin Shore awaits the throw at first against Ashland on Tuesday evening during the 16th Region Championship at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT