Local Sports Report - April 19

Friday, April 20th, 2018 7:19am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

Rising Sun's softball team exploded for 28 runs Thursday. Find local varsity sports scores with one click, presented by Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

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BASEBALL

East Central 5, Connersville 3

East Central 9, Connersville 7

Greensburg 14, South Dearborn 12 – South Dearborn’s Adam Dixon led the offensive attack for the Knights with 3 hits, including a double and 2 runs scored. Tristan Rinehart drove in 3 of the 14 runs with a double and a sac fly.

Franklin County 4, Batesville 0 – Franklin County pitcher Alex Bischoff tossed an 8.0 inning 1-hitter with 11 Ks and just two walks allowed. He also launched a grand slam home run to plate all 4 FC runs.

Madison 13, Switzerland County 4

BOYS GOLF

South Dearborn defeated Lawrenceburg 5-0 in a 9-Hole Match Play Golf tournament at Dearborn Country Club on Tuesday.

Jac-Cen-Del placed third in a meet against Southwestern and New Washington on Thursday. Scoring: Southwestern 171, New Washington 249, Jac-Cen-Del 287.

GIRLS TENNIS

Batesville 4, South Dearborn 1

SOFTBALL

Greensburg 6, Lawrenceburg 4

Franklin County 2, Milan 0 – Milan pitcher Erin Widener pitched well, going 6.0 innings with 4 strikeouts, one walk, and 6 hits allowed.

Rising Sun 28, Shawe Memorial 0 – The offensive outburst by Rising Sun was powered by 24 hits. Lindsay Montgomery launched two homers and 2 doubles to collect 6 RBI on 4-for-4 hitting. Lucy Phelps collected 3 hits to get 5 RBI and 3 runs scored. Sydney Pitts and Kassidy Romans each had 3 hits with 4 RBI, with Romans also smacking a homer. Pitts threw a 5 inning perfect game with 13 strikeouts.

Trinity Lutheran 11, South Ripley 1

Providence 5, Switzerland County 1

TRACK & FIELD

Batesville ran away with both he boys and girls team titles at the 8-team South Dearborn Invitational on Thursday. In the girls team standings, Franklin County was second and South Dearborn was third. In the boys standings, Franklin County was second and Lawrenceburg placed third. South Ripley junior Megan Cole set a new meet record in the 3200 meter run, completing the event in 11:32.32. Franklin County junior Anna Schatzle won the pole value with a meet record of 10’1”. Find all event winners and full meet results at http://www.stuartroadracing.com/track/2018-4-19%20SD%20Invite%20Results.htm.

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