Local Sports Report - April 26, 2021

Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 9:55am

South Ripley's baseball and softball teams were among the impressive performers on Tuesday night.

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BASEBALL

East Central 11, Rushville 0 - Ryan Bond, Reid Cleary, Sam Bond, and Tyler Dickerson combined for 5 hits and 8 RBIs for the Trojans. Sam Huston pitched a five-inning complete game, striking out seven.

Connersville 14, Lawrenceburg 3 - Nolan Vertz, Dakota Roth, and Sean Meyer had one RBI each for the Tigers.

Franklin County 4, South Dearborn 1 -

Batesville 16, Greensburg 3 - Riley Zink went 2-4 with a HR and 2 RBIs. Max Baumer added 2 hits, 3 RBIs, and 2 runs for the Bulldogs. William Meer, Calvin Sherwood, Zach Wade, Sam Voegele, and Jack Gunkmeyer knocked in two runs each.

South Ripley 15, Shawe Memorial 0 - Zach Gentile collected three hits and drove in four to power the Raiders. Nine other Raiders had one RBI. Gentile and Dalton Smith combined on the mound for the five inning shutout.

SOFTBALL

Switzerland County 12, Southwestern (Hanover) 0 - The Lady Pacers improved to 9-0 thanks in part to a big night from Maddie Duvall. She went 3-3 with a HR and 4 RBIs. Lily Sparks continued her stellar season in the pitching circle with 10 strikeouts over five innings.

South Ripley 37, Shawe Memorial 0 - Brionna Linkel and Cassie Franklin powered the Lady Raiders offense with 7 RBIs each. Mady Tompkins added 4 hits and 6 RBIs. Ellie Waldron and Hailey Brown get in on the fun with 4 RBIs each. Tompkins and Waldron combined for eight strikeouts in the pitching circle.

Connersville 12, Franklin County 5

Greensburg 2, South Dearborn 1

BOYS GOLF

Greensburg 159, South Dearborn 161 - Austin Thies had the low score for the Knights, shooting 36.

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!
7th Oct at Hillforest Victorian House Museum
Get WalkIN' with Purdue Extension (APL)
Get your fit on with the Purdue Extension Program! Come start your day with our walking group. Fridays at 8:30 am Aurora Library Registration is recommended. Please call 812-926-0646 to register.
7th Oct at Aurora Public Library
Seedling Time (APL)
Join us for our weekly storytime planned with 0-2 year olds in mind! Simple songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplay (easy motions/movement), sensory activity and of course a story is being offered to this age group. Dillsboro: Thursdays at 10:30 am Aurora: Fridays at 10:30 am Registration is recommended. Please call 812-954-4151 to register!
7th Oct at Aurora Public Library