Ashland head coach, Evan Yongue gives five to Eli Miller between innings against Raceland on Tuesday evening during the 16th Region Championship at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Kirk Pence of Raceland dives for the ball at second against Ashland on Tuesday evening during the 16th Region Championship at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Raceland pitcher Jacob Heighton blows a bubble as he sets to pitch against Ashland on Tuesday evening during the 16th Region Championship at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT