Local Sports Report - April 9-10, 2021

A handful of games were played in high school baseball and softball despite a rainy weekend.

Report missing high school sports scores and stats to news@eaglecountryonline.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 9

BASEBALL

Rising Sun 9, Oldenburg Academy 4 - The Shiners knock off highly-ranked Oldenburg behind four RBIs from Brady Works. Ashton McCarty chipped in with three hits and three RBIs, while Peyton Merica and Jonathan Jimenez each plated a run. Merica picked up the win on the mound working seven innings, giving up 10 hits and four earned runs, while striking out seven. 

Jac-Cen-Del 12, Switzerland County 2 - Corey Hughes had two doubles and four RBIs to power the Eagles. Nate Scoggins struck out 11 over 5.2 innings. 

 

SOFTBALL 

Switzerland County 8, Jac-Cen-Del 0 - Lily Sparks powered the Lady Pacers with a three-run homer. She also starred in the pitching circle, striking out 12. Maddie Duvall and Nora Hankins plated a run each for the Pacers. 

Shelbyville 7, East Central 4 - The Golden Bears win the battle of 3-0 teams thanks in part to four RBIs from Katie Mathies. For EC, Jessie Kincer had two RBIs on one hit. Natalie Schnell and Lindsay Henson also drove in runs for the Trojans, who fall to 3-1 on the season. 

 

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 10

BASEBALL

East Central 11, Franklin County 10 

Austin 12, Switzerland County 0 

Batesville 7, New Palestine 5 - The Bulldogs scored five runs in the top of the 7th to earn the comeback victory. 

 

SOFTBALL

Lawrenceburg 3, Rushville 3 - Play suspended in the 3rd. Will resume at a later date.

More from Local Sports

Events

Pence Sentenced in Sibling Shooting Death

The case started in December of 2024

Switz. Co. Senior Selected for National Navy Option Scholarship

This is a four-year full-tuition scholarship

Military Wall of Honor Unveiled at Harrison High School Activity Center

Anyone who graduated from WHHHS and served in the military can be added to the wall.

Lawrenceburg Native Wins World Series Ring with Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in five games.

Nominations Open for South Ripley Athletic Hall of Fame

Nominations are for the 2027 Hall of Fame class.

Oldenburg Academy Seeking Storybook Ending at Class A State Championship Match

The Twisters will have to topple a team that has not lost a match over the past two seasons.

On Air

Willie Nelson Living in the Promiseland 2:40
Chris Janson Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get 2:36
Kathy Mattea Walking Away A Winner 2:33
Thomas Rhett Crash and Burn 2:30