Russell's Landon McDowell applies the tag to Johnson Central's Boston Crace for the out on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Russell left fielder Nathan Totten makes the catch against Johnson Central on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Johnson Central's Boston Crace takes a lead from first as Russell's Austin McGuire stands at first on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT