Russell's Trent Tice releases a pitch against Johnson Central on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Russell second baseman Kyle Mokas and Johnson Central's Cole Ward chat at second on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Russell shortstop Landon McDowell tosses the ball to second against Johnson Central on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT