Local Hoops Stars Score All-District Honors

Friday, March 16th, 2018 7:25am

By Mike Perleberg

Boys and girls basketball standouts from across Eagle Country have been named all-district selections by the Hoosier Basketball Coaches Association.

East Central senior guard Haley Tippitt. Photo by East Central HS Athletics.

(St. Leon, Ind.) – Boys and girls basketball standouts from across Eagle Country have been named all-district selections by the Hoosier Basketball Coaches Association.

Created in 1988, the HBCA recognizes players from southern Indiana, dividing the region up into four districts. Each year HBCA member coaches vote on senior players in their district to determine who is named to the All-District team and as Regional All-Stars.

Appearing on the HBCA District 3 Boys All-District Team were East Central’s Tyler Koelling (20.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.9 apg), Milan’s Zac Minnich (12.7 ppg, 4.4 rebpg, 2.6 apg, 1.5 stlpg), and Batesville’s Isaac Barker (14.0 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.8 stlpg).

The District 3 Girls All-District Team included East Central guard Hayley Tippitt (7.7 ppg, 4.8 apg, 3.7 rpg, 2.0 stlpg), Batesville’s Bailey Rohlfing (14.4 ppg, 15,0 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1.6 spg, 1.0 blkpg), Jac-Cen-Del’s Lilly Simon (17.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 6.2 apg, 1.8 stlpg), and South Ripley’s Kiley Sparks.

View all players selected for all-district honors by the HBCA at http://www.hbcahoops.org/all-stars.html.

Events

Nicotine Action Alliance Meeting
The Nicotine Action Alliance of Dearborn County Action Team is a group of professionals who provide direct services to residents of Dearborn County and are concerned about the health and well being of those persons as it relates to the use of Nicotine products of all kinds. Meeting are held via ZOOM Meeting ID 81366754462 PASCODE 517176 This Action team works with the local Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Coordinator through the Dearborn County Health Department on the goals and objectives in the capacity building grant from the Indiana State Department of Health Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Commission.
5th Oct
Learn the Bagpipes or Highland Drumming
The 35th Indiana Pipes and Drums are looking for those interested in learning how to play Bagpipes or Highland Drumming. No musical experieance needed, all ages welcome, Come join a fun filled group of people and become part of our family of pipers and drummers.
5th Oct at Lawrenceburg Fire Station #2
Hillforest House Museum
Overlooking the Ohio River in Aurora, the beautiful Hillforest Victorian House Museum was built in 1855 for industrialist Thomas Graff. Its unique shape is said to be inspired by steamboats of the 19th century. The site has been operating as a historic house museum since 1956 and is one of 11 National Historic Landmarks in southern Indiana. Hillforest opens for tours today and hosts many special events throughout the season. Overlooking the Ohio River in Aurora, the beautiful Hillforest Victorian House Museum was built in 1855 for industrialist Thomas Graff. Its unique shape is said to be inspired by steamboats of the 19th century. The site has been operating as a historic house museum since 1956 and is one of 11 National Historic Landmarks in southern Indiana. Hillforest open NOW…Tuesday - Friday, 11 AM - 3 PM (last tour begins at 2:15 PM) and Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 5 PM (last tour begins at 4:15 PM). (Closed major holidays). Available for special events and teas!
5th Oct at Hillforest Victorian House Museum