Boyd County's Alex Blanton makes it safely to first as Russell's Samantha Roark awaits the throw on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Boyd County head coach David Wheeler watches his team against Russell on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Savanna Henderson of Boyd County sets to run from second base against Russell on Thursday evening at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT