Local Sports Report - April 22

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 7:19am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

Lawrenceburg's Peyton Hartman hit a walk-off home run Monday.

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BASEBALL

Lawrenceburg 6, Connersville 4 – Lawrenceburg got three runs of home runs in the bottom of the 7th. Gunner Howard hit one out of the park to tie the game at 4-4, then Peyton Hartman smacked a walk-off 2-run homer to win it. Howard also pitched the final 2 innings to pick up the win on the mound.

East Central 10, Rushville 0 – East Central’s Zach Monhollen dominated on the mound with 4 strikeouts, 4 hits, and 1 walk in 6.0 innings to get the W. Offensively, Monhollen had three hits, an RBI and three runs scored. Jared Reihle added 2 hits for 3 RBI. Gabe Patton hit a home run for EC.

Greensburg 7, Batesville 6 – Batesville’s Sam Voegele hit a home run and scored two runs.

South Ripley 14, Shawe Memorial 1 – South Ripley scored 14 runs on 14 hits and 8 walks. Richie Block and Bryer Franklin each tallied 2 hits and 3 RBI. Bryce Franklin added a couple RBIs with 2 doubles. Bryer Franklin earned the win going 6.0 innings with 12 strikeouts, 3 hits, and one walk.

Southwestern 11, Switzerland County 5

SOFTBALL

Lawrenceburg 16, Connersville 12

Harrison (Ohio) 4, East Central 3 – Harrison’s Sami Wilkins had two hits and 2 RBI to lead the Wildcats to the win. Reagan Williamson had a homer and a single. Emily Wisman pitched a 7.0 inning complete game with one strikeout, 6 hits, and 3 walks to earn the win. For EC, Ysa Fox, Megan Kincer, and Rachel Rack each had an RBI. Kincer added five strikeouts in four innings of pitching.

South Dearborn 10, Batesville 1 – Kylie Laker knocked in Batesville’s only run with a double.

Connersville 8, Franklin County 1

South Ripley 27, Shawe Memorial 1 – South Ripley won big thanks in part to Alexa Heidt hitting for the cycle with 3 runs scored. Mady Tompkins was 3-for-5 with a double and 4 runs. SR pitcher Ellie Waldron pitched 5.0 innings with 6 Ks, 2 hits, and no walks.

Madison 12, Jac-Cen-Del 2

Switzerland County 10, Southwestern 6

BOYS GOLF

Milan won the Ripley County Boys Golf Tournament at North Branch Golf Course on Monday. Milan’s team score was 182. MHS’ Josh Clark was the county champion with a round of 40.

Milan wins the Ripley Co. tourney shooting a 182 over Batesville and JCD. Josh Clark was low medalist and county champion with a 40. Parker Lewis and Matt Schmitt were also all county. pic.twitter.com/rO9fECuwJS
— Milan Athletics (@MilanAthletics) April 23, 2019

Southwestern won a tri meet against Switzerland County and Rising Sun on Monday. Southwestern 168, Switzerland County 190 and Rising Sun 198.

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