Russell head coach Tim Rice talks with his team at the mound against Greenup County on Tuesday evening at Greenup County. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Elijah Hankins of Greenup County slides underneath the tag of Russell's Aiden Sammons at third on Tuesday evening at Greenup County. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Russell shortstop Paige Hutchinson throws to first after stopping the ball against Greenup County on Monday evening at Greenup County. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT