Russell's Lili Smith focuses before stepping in the box against Boyd County on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Boyd County's Sara Bays pitches against Russell on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Russell head coach Nikki Beek talks with her team between innings against Boyd County on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT