Local Sports Report - April 22, 2021

Friday, April 23rd, 2021 9:18am

East Central, South Dearborn and Lawrenceburg were all winners in baseball.

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BASEBALL

South Dearborn 6, Greensburg 2 - Reese Willoughby struck out nine over five innings, picking up the win. Grant McLane, Hunter Hatfield, and Adam Kunkel were among the stars offensively for the Knights. South Dearborn is 8-3 (5-1 in EIAC).

Lawrenceburg 14, Rushville 3 - Sean Meyer, Kyle Heeney and Brayden York combined to knock in 10 runs. York also pitched a complete game with eight strikeouts. The Tigers are now 9-3 (5-1 in EIAC).

East Central 10, Connersville 0 - The Trojans improved to 8-5 (4-2 in EIAC).

Batesville 8, Franklin County 1 - Riley Zink homered and Cole Werner and Sam Voegele added two RBIs each for the Bulldogs.

Milan 5, Southwestern (Hanover) 4

SOFTBALL

East Central 16, South Dearborn 6 - Lindsay Henson hit her 6th home run of the season and drove in three to power the Lady Trojans. She also pitched six innings, striking out seven. Jessie Kincer added three hits and three RBIs, and Carson Bennett and Jordyn Maurer knocked in two runs each. Alexis Dittmer went 2-3 at the plate, including a 3-run HR in the top of 5th inning. Dittmer added an RBI single driving, giving her 4 RBIs to lead the Lady Knights.

Greensburg 7, Lawrenceburg 5

BOYS GOLF

Tri-meet

South Dearborn 177, Franklin County 180, Rising Sun 208 - Eli Hoffman and Austin Thies were the co-medalists (39).

GIRLS TENNIS

Batesville 5, South Dearborn 0

TRACK & FIELD

Varsity Boys Track finishes 3rd and Varsity Girls Track finishes 4th at the South Dearborn Invitational
— LHSTigersAthletics (@LburgTigers) April 23, 2021

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