Ry'Ann Tharp of Mercer County slides in safely as Boyd County's Jacie Goad awaits the ball on Saturday at Boyd County. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Boyd County's Tori Badgett hustles to first to beat the throw as Mercer County's Ashley Howard fields the ball on Saturday at Boyd County. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Mercer County's Elle Prewitt winds up to pitch against Boyd County on Saturday at Boyd County. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT