Russell head coach, Tim Rice watches his team from the dugout against Johnson Central on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Matt Crum of Johnson Central sprints down the baseline to first against Russell on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Trent Tice pitches for Russell against Johnson Central on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT