Russell's Savanna Atkinson makes contact against Boyd County on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Sara Bays of Boyd County gets a high five after a strikeout against Russell on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

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