Auston Clarkson of Greenup County leads off second as Ashland's Nick Jividen stands behind on Wednesday at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Greenup County's Auston Clarkson slides safely in front of the tag by Ashland's Kaden Brewer on Wednesday at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ashland shortstop, Nick Jividen dives for a ground ball against Greenup County on Wednesday at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT