Ashland pitcher, Ryan Atkins releases a pitch against Russell on Wednesday evening at Ashland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Bryna Wellman of Raceland celebrates with Makena Francis after applying the tag at second for the throwout from catcher Kali Vance against Lewis County on Monday evening at Raceland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Bryna Wellman of Raceland celebrates after applying the tag at second for the throwout from catcher Kali Vance against Lewis County on Monday evening at Raceland. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT