Allyson Rulen of Russell catches the ball on third for the force out against Boyd County on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Alex Blanton of Boyd County slides back into second in front of the tag by Russell's Brooke Bloss on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Kaylen Case of Lewis County makes contact with a pitch against Ashland on Monday evening at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT