Russell teammates Hannah Allen and Josie Atkins give a high five after a score against Boyd County on Wednesday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Jacie Goad of Boyd County throws to first against Russell on Wednesday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Boyd County's Haylee Thornsberry crosses first base as Russell's Alyssa Maynard stretches to catch the ball on Wednesday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT