Local Sports Report - April 9-10, 2021

Sunday, April 11th, 2021 9:40am

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.

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