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

NeShawn Peppers of Ashland heads to third against Raceland on Tuesday evening during the 16th Region Championship at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ashland's NeShawn Peppers is congratulated by Jack Heineman on Tuesday evening during the 16th Region Championship at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT