Ashland's NeShawn Peppers dives back to first base against Boyd County on Monday at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Jake Biggs of Boyd County celebrates after scoring the first run against Ashland on Monday at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Boyd County's Josh Lusby slides into third base in front of Ashland's Kaden Brewer on Monday at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT