Local Sports Report - April 5, 2021

Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 6:26am

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BASEBALL

Franklin County 7, East Central 5 - The Wildcats improve to 4-0 on the season and pick up an important win in the EIAC. The Trojans have lost two in a row and are now 2-2 on the season.

Lawrenceburg 11, Greensburg 1 - The Tigers are now 1-0 in the EIAC.

South Decatur 6, Jac-Cen-Del 5

Batesville 5, Connersville 3 - Travis Lecher led the way with 2 hits and 3 RBIs as the Bulldogs move to 1-0 in the EIAC.

South Ripley 9, Austin 1

Rising Sun 14, Waldron 4 - Landon Cole had a big game as the Shiners picked up their first win of the season. The senior standout went 3-3 with 4 RBIs and 4 runs scored. Payton Creech added 3 hits and 3 RBIs. Jonathan Jimenez and Ashton McCarty chipped in with 2 RBIs each. Jimenez started the game on the mound and went 4.0 innings, striking out 8. Cole finished the game, striking out three over two innings of work.

SOFTBALL

South Ripley 10, Austin 1 - The Lady Raiders scored 10 runs on 13 hits. Mady Tompkins went 2-4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Tompkins also pitched 6.2 innings, striking out 14. Hailey Brown added a hit and 2 RBIs. Brooklyn Brown, Brionna Linkel, and Ellie Waldron had an RBI each.

Batesville 2, Rushville 1 - The Lady Bulldogs scored both runs in the 1st inning. Renee Lecher and Paige Oldham with the RBIs.

Hauser 9, Rising Sun 2 - Lindsay Montgomery and Ella Eldridge each knocked in a run for the Lady Shiners.

GIRLS TENNIS

East Central 3, Lawrenceburg 2

Winners at 1 Singles Heidi Kane, 2 singles Payton Pies and 2 doubles Avery Daniels and Lacey Kelly
— East Central Tennis (@ECTrojanTennis) April 5, 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!
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