Russell's Brady Bell drives withh the ball as Ashland's Ethan Sellars defends on Monday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

The Russell coaching staff reacts to a big play against Ashland on Monday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Brady Bell of Russell dunks the ball as teammate Bradley Rose celebrates against Ashland on Monday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT