Local Sports Report - August 15

Thursday, August 16th, 2018 6:58am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

Local cross country teams dodged the rain in running their competitions Wednesday. Find local varsity sports scores with one click, presented by Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

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CROSS COUNTRY

Tri Cross Country Meet

Rising Sun boys and South Dearborn girls were the winners of a tri-meet in Moores Hill on Wednesday. Rising Sun’s Dalton Vinup, a sophomore, was the boys individual champ with a time of 20:02. Teammate Grant Taylor, a freshman, was third at 21:19. South Dearborn’s Brandon Frazier placed second by crossing the finish line at 20:39. Lawrenceburg’s Ethan Smith was fourth at 21:47.

In girls competition, Lawrenceburg junior Hannah Morgan won the race in 23:22. South Dearborn’s Rachel Rohe was second at 23:40. Rising Sun was led by Maddy Bovard in sixth place at 26:46.

Union County Early Bird Invitational

Franklin County’s boys runners placed fourth out of six teams at the first meet of the year in Liberty on Wednesday. FC sophomore Andrew Grant led the Wildcats by placing ninth with a time of 18:56. Franklin County girls did not have enough participants to qualify for a team, but senior Taylor Stewart placed 11th at 24:56.

GIRLS GOLF

Southwestern shot a 225 in a three team meet with Milan and Switzerland County. Milan and Switzerland Co. did not field full teams. Bella Marcum of Southwestern was medalist at 53. Annabelle Bear and Sierra Hamilton both shot 64 for Switzerland Co. and Lyndsey Tuttle a 65 for Milan.

GIRLS SOCCER

South Dearborn 4, Boone County 3

Milan 4, South Ripely 0 – Milan’s Liz Sutherlin scored twice to help the Indians get the win over their in-county rival. Lily Phelps and Jordan Combs also netted goals for Milan.

VOLLEYBALL

Oldenburg Academy 3, Switzerland County 0 – 25-22, 25-20, 25-22

Events

Nicotine Action Alliance Meeting
The Nicotine Action Alliance of Dearborn County Action Team is a group of professionals who provide direct services to residents of Dearborn County and are concerned about the health and well being of those persons as it relates to the use of Nicotine products of all kinds. Meeting are held via ZOOM Meeting ID 81366754462 PASCODE 517176 This Action team works with the local Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Coordinator through the Dearborn County Health Department on the goals and objectives in the capacity building grant from the Indiana State Department of Health Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Commission.
5th Oct
Learn the Bagpipes or Highland Drumming
The 35th Indiana Pipes and Drums are looking for those interested in learning how to play Bagpipes or Highland Drumming. No musical experieance needed, all ages welcome, Come join a fun filled group of people and become part of our family of pipers and drummers.
5th Oct at Lawrenceburg Fire Station #2
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!
5th Oct at Hillforest Victorian House Museum