Johnson Central's Boston Crace takes a lead from first as Russell's Austin McGuire stands at first on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

JK McKnight of Russell beats out the throw as Johnson Central's Keygan Pelfrey makes the catch on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Mason Baldwin of Johnson Central reaches to make the catch against Russell on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT