Trent Tice of Russell dives back to first base as Greenup County's Brock Kitchen awaits the throw on Monday evening at Greenup County. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Jonah Gibson of Greenup throws to first base for the out against Russell on Monday evening at Greenup County. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Russell head coach, Tim Rice claps for his team between innings against Greenup County on Monday evening at Greenup County. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT