Opening Knight, Overtones Put on Show at A-Town Showdown

Opening Knight will sing the National Anthem on this Thursday at the NKU basketball game.

Photo provided.

(Aurora, Ind.) - South Dearborn Opening Knight and the Overtones continued their competition season at the A-Town Showdown this past Saturday in Anderson, Indiana. 

Opening Knight may have been the smallest show choir in the small mixed division, but that didn't stop them from placing first in their division. The Overtones received Best Band. Opening Knight was named a nighttime finalists and place 2nd Runner-Up overall, beating out several large mixed show choirs. 

In a separate solo competition, Karleigh Kittle received 2nd Runner Up and Maddy Burress was named Grand Champion. 

Maddox Shackelford was named our Outstanding Performer. 

Opening Knight will sing the National Anthem this Thursday at the Northern Kentucky University’s Norse Basketball game which will be televised on ESPNU. They will return to competition on February 3 at the Edgewood Contest of Champions near Bloomington.

More from Local News

Events

Justin Owen Lane Pays Tribute to Late Sprint Car Driver

The tribute comes just days before the 3rd Annual Justin Owen Memorial at Lawrenceburg Speedway.

A Whistle Stop in History – The Day Abraham Lincoln Came to Lawrenceburg

You can find the historic plaque on the levee behind Ivy Tech.

Local Sports Report - April 8, 2026

Baseball, softball and golf results.

Local Sports Report - April 7, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Milan's Norman Selected for Top 60 Senior Workout

Unfortunately, he will not be able to participate due to injury.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Chris Young - Looking for You

Kenny Rogers The Gambler 2:17
Darius Rucker Fires Don't Start Themselves - EAGLE 2:12
Morgan Wallen Chasin' You 2:09
Justin Moore Point At You 2:06