Local Sports Report - April 17

Thursday, April 18th, 2019 6:55am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

South Dearborn baseball's Reese Willoughby and Jace Leonard shut out Greensburg Wednesday.

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BASEBALL

South Dearborn 2, Greensburg 0 – South Dearborn starter Reese Willoughby pitched amazingly with 7 strikeouts, 2 hits, and a walk allowed in 5.1 innings of work. Jace Leonard had a strikeout in earning the save. Trey Thies had a hit and knocked in both of SD’s runs.

Rising Sun 10, South Ripley 0 – Rising Sun pitcher Brayden Bush had 8 strikeouts while only giving up 2 hits and 2 walks over 6.0 shutout innings. Bush also had two hits with a double and an RBI. Colby Ritter was 2-for-3 with a double and 3 RBI. Landon Cole added a hit for 2 RBI.

Milan 5, Southwestern 2

Switzerland County 14, New Washington 5

SOFTBALL

South Dearborn 12, Franklin County 6 – Franklin County’s Abby Orschell was 3-for-4 with an RBI and 2 runs.

Rising Sun 13, South Ripley 1 – Rising Sun’s Sydney Bostic went 4-for-4 with a homer, 4 RBI and 2 runs scored. Sydney Pitts had a great game on both sides. She had a hit, a walk and 2 RBI at the plate. As the pitcher, she got the win with 4 Ks, 2 hits, no walks and no earned runs allowed in 4.0 innings of work.

Milan 13, Southwestern 2

BOYS GOLF

East Central defeated South Decatur 199-211 on Wednesday. EC’s Josh Hudepohl was the low score medalist with a round of 43.

South Dearborn defeated Franklin County in their first home match of the season, 169-191. FC's Zak Jewel was the meet medalist with a 38. South Dearborn was led by Austin Thies and Eli Hoffman with 40s.

Events

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!
1st Oct at Hillforest Victorian House Museum
2nd anniversary of Liberty Cards and Collectibles
Join us on Saturday October 1st from 10-5, as Liberty Cards & Collectibles celebrates with the community our 2nd Anniversary. We will have ths Bengals 2nd round draft pick Cam Taylor-Britt in person autograph session. Tickets are $25 each, and they are non refundable, and guarantees you a spot in line. The day of the signing, tickets will be $30, get your tickets early. You can pay by phone or in person. The day of the singing there will be additional charge $20 for a flat rate auto, $25 jersey or helmet, and $5 inscription. Also have food trucks, raffles, Live music, local mascots, and a trade day for sports cards $15.00 a table for 6ft tables. Location: Liberty Cards And Collectibles 5825 Bullitsville Rd Burlington KY 41005 Hope you can join us!
1st Oct at Liberty Cards And Collectibles
Breakfast at the Aurora American Legion
Serving breakfast from 7-10 am menu consists of Pancakes and Sausage Patties or Bisquits and sausage gravy with coffee milk and juice
1st Oct at Aurora American Legion Post 231