Ashland's Sawyer Alley awaits the throw to first base against Russell on Monday evening at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ashland's Asher Stevens hustles to third base against Russell on Monday evening at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

NeShawn Peppers of Ashland sprints to third base against Russell on Monday evening at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT