Local Sports Report - August 17, 2021

Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 9:17am

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

Lawrenceburg and Rising Sun girls soccer started their season with a win, and SD volleyball was a winner against Milan.

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GIRLS SOCCER

Lawrenceburg 9, Oldenburg Academy 0

Rising Sun 3, Greensburg 1

Batesville 6, Union County 0

Elena Kuisel (BV): 2 goals
Tristan Rowlett, Olivia Knueven, Haley Lipps (BV): Goal each

BOYS SOCCER

Jac-Cen-Del 9, Milan 0

Henryville 2, Switzerland County 1

Seymour 2, East Central 1

Batesville 7, Union County 0 - Eli Pierson found the first goal with an assist from Emi Lopez. For the second goal in the half, Talan Rowlett laid off the ball to Ethan Goodin for a shot inside the box. The first half ended 2-0 as the Bulldogs worked to control the midfield. In the second half, Batesville fought to extend their lead on the match. Ethan Goodin found Eli Plerson up top for a low shot on goal. The Bulldogs scored a PK next when Ethan Goodin challenged a 1v1 with the keeper and got fouled off the ball. The 5th goal was scored by Eli Pierson and assisted by Thomas Hartman. The next two goals were scored by Noah Pierson and Ian Carpenter.

VOLLEYBALL

South Dearborn 3, Milan 1 (21-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-15)

Emily Elliott (SD): 18 kills, 11 digs
Arynn Kunkel (SD): 12 digs, 11 kills, 5 aces
Saige Rogers (SD): 21 assists
Lillie Davis (SD): 19 assists, 13 digs

Connersville 3, Lawrenceburg 1 (25-13, 25-19, 21-25, 25-22)

BOYS TENNIS

Batesville 5, Milan 0 - The Bulldogs faced off against the Milan Indians tonight and won by a score of 5-0. Cael Rahe & Lyle Oesterling made quick work of their opponents at 1 & 3 singles respectively. Both finished their matches without giving up a game (6-0, 6-0). The Bulldogs move to 2-0 on the year and face off against Connersville Thursday night at home.

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!
26th Sep at Hillforest Victorian House Museum
Anime Club (Teens)
HELLO ANIME LOVERS! Do you love anime, manga, or all things Japan? Do you want to try anime to see if you like it? Do you want to weeb out with some fellow weebs? If so, come join Anime Club at the Lawrenceburg Main Library! We will watch anime, eat snacks, and do fun activities! 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 and 26, Lawrenceburg Main Library. No registration needed. Teens. Free.
26th Sep at Lawrenceburg Public Library District
Book Chat: My Life in France
September is My Life in France by Julia Child. In her own words, here is the captivating story of Julia Child’s years in France, where she fell in love with French food and found her “true calling.” 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com
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