Neelyville's Christian Hefner, right, gets caught in a rundown to allow a teammate to score as Alton first baseman Ben Oesca gives chase during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal Friday at Van Buren.DAR/Brian Rosener
Ellington's Tucker DeMent slides into second base as Thayer shortstop Lane Grimes catches a throw Friday, May 14, 2021, during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal in Van Buren, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Ellington's John Heady (44) runs to first base after hitting a game-ending grand slam Friday, May 14, 2021, during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal in Van Buren, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Ellington's Tucker DeMent tips his cap to teammates after hitting a home run Friday, May 14, 2021, during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal in Van Buren, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Ellington pitcher Ely Crocker throws Friday, May 14, 2021, during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal in Van Buren, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Neelyville second baseman Hunter Robinson (1) throws to first base after forcing out Alton's Ben Oesca during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal Friday at Van Buren.DAR/Brian Rosener
Neelyville pitcher Austin Sheppard throws against Alton during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal Friday at Van Buren.DAR/Brian Rosener
Neelyville's Parker Jeffries, right, celebrates after an RBI hit as Alton shortstop Cainan Heck looks on Friday, May 14, 2021, during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal in Van Buren, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Neelyville's Parker Jeffries hits a fly ball during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal Friday at Van Buren.DAR/Brian Rosener
Neelyville pitcher Parker Jeffries throws Friday, May 14, 2021, during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal in Van Buren, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Neelyville's Ryley-Cage Armes (14) attempts to avoid the tag by Alton catcher Rylan Steele during the seventh inning Friday, May 14, 2021, during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal in Van Buren, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Neelyville's Austin Sheppard dives back to first base on a pick-off attempt Friday, May 14, 2021, during the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal in Van Buren, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Neelyville center fielder Preston Goodnight catches the final out in front of right fielder Christian Hefner to end the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal Friday at Van Buren.DAR/Brian Rosener
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