Ethan Sellars of Ashland dribbles off a screen as Russell's Bradley Rose stands in the lane on Monday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ashland head coach, Jason Mays shouts instructions to his team against Russell on Monday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Carson Blum of Russell dribbles the ball upcourt as Ashland's Tucker Conway trails on Monday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT