Local Sports Report - August 25, 2020

Wednesday, August 26th, 2020 9:28am

East Central picked up a big EIAC win in boys soccer, while Rising Sun and South Ripley notched wins in volleyball.

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BOYS SOCCER

East Central 3, Connersville 0 - Brady Spangler scored twice and Eric Puterbaugh added the third goal for the Trojans.

VOLLEYBALL

Greensburg 3, Lawrenceburg 2 (23-25, 22-25, 25-13, 25-20, 15-5) - Lawrenceburg won the first two sets but the Lady Pirates battled back to pick up a crucial EIAC win. Bay Hinkle continued her strong start to the season with 43 assists and four blocks for the Tigers. Gracie Safaviyan led the Tigers with 32 digs. Emma Cornett chipped in with 15 kills and Lizzie Redar added 10 kills.

Rising Sun 3, Oldenburg Academy 0 (27-25, 25-15, 25-13) - Baylee Morris led the way with 24 assists. Cora Polling added 17 kills and Lindsay Montgomery chipped in with 11 kills.

South Ripley 3, Switzerland County 0 (25-17, 25-13, 25-20) - Brionna Linkel had 16 assists and Rachel Meyer had 10 kills for the Lady Raiders. Natasha Shinkle, Sarah Meyer and Gracie Gunter also performed well for South Ripley.

East Central vs. Rushville - Postponed due to an emergency.

#ECVB freshman and JV defeated Rushville tonight in straight sets. The varsity match got cut short in set two due to an emergency (not related to either team- both teams are ok). Hope to reschedule later this season. Props to Rushville on a great match up to that point.
— EC VOLLEYBALL (@EastCentralVB) August 26, 2020

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!
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Anime Club (Teens)
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