Cole Villars of Ashland lofts a shot in the lane over Russell's Carson Patrick on Monday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ethan Sellars of Ashland dribbles off a screen as Russell's Bradley Rose stands in the lane on Monday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ashland head coach, Jason Mays shouts instructions to his team against Russell on Monday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT