Noah Johnson slides into third base during East Prairie's 7-2 win over Kelly at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
Dalton Forck takes a swing during East Prairie's 7-2 win over Kelly at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
Hayden Ellis attempts to make catch a pop fly while Gavin Jansen runs for home base during East Prairie's 7-2 win over Kelly at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
Hayden Ellis and Gavin Jansen collide during East Prairie's 7-2 win over Kelly at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
East Prairie defeated Kelly 7-2 at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
Garrison Scott pops up during East Prairie's 7-2 win over Kelly at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
Hayden Ellis tries to put down a bunt during East Prairie's 7-2 win over Kelly at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
Rafe Byassee attempts to put down a bunt during East Prairie's 7-2 win over Kelly at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
East Prairie defeated Kelly 7-2 H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
Rafe Byassee runs down a Kelly base runner during East Prairie's 7-2 win at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
Jase Aycock rounds second base during East Prairie's 7-2 win over Kelly at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
East Prairie coach Gary Scott meets with his team on the mound during the Eagles' 7-2 win over the Kelly Hawks at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
Noah Johnson and Dalton Forck collide at home plate during East Prairie's 7-2 win over Kelly at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
East Prairie defeated Kelly 7-2 at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
Colton Essner throws a pitch during East Prairie's 7-2 win over Kelly at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
Noah Johnson rounds second base during East Prairie's 7-2 win over Kelly at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
Gavin Jansen attempts to cut off a runner after making a catch during East Prairie's 7-2 win over Kelly at H.A. Jones Park in East Prairie on Thursday, March 24. (Dennis Marshall/Standard-Democrat)
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