Russell shortstop Landon McDowell tosses the ball to second against Johnson Central on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Russell head coach, Tim Rice watches his team from the dugout against Johnson Central on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Matt Crum of Johnson Central sprints down the baseline to first against Russell on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT