Russell head coach, Derek Cooksey shouts instructions to his team against Bath County on Tuesday evening during the EKC tournament semi-finals at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Brady Bell of Russell shoots a long jump shot against Bath County on Tuesday evening during the EKC tournament semi-finals at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Russell's Carson Blum sets up the offense against Bath County on Tuesday evening during the EKC tournament semi-finals at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT