Boyd County's Tori Badgett releases a pitch against Greenup County on Thursday evening at Greenup County. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ashland pitcher, Ryan Atkins releases a pitch against Russell on Monday evening at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ashland head coach, Evan Yongue watches his team against Russell on Monday evening at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT