Local Sports Report - December 4

Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 7:11am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

East Central nearly swept South Dearborn in the pool Tuesday.

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BOYS BASKETBALL

South Decatur 78, Switzerland County 68 – Switz’s Damian Breeck led with 25 points for the Pacers.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

South Dearborn 49, Southwestern 16 – Southwestern had players ill, only dressing seven players.

Oldenburg Academy 65, Rising Sun 38 – Oldenburg Academy’s Katie Kinker led all scorers with 21 points. Danyka Groover and Lindsey Montgomery did most of the scoring for Rising Sun with 16 points each.

Waldron 49, Jac-Cen-Del 36 – Paige Ledford led Jac-Cen-Del with 10 points. Maria h Day added 9 points.

SWIMMING & DIVING

East Central Eases Past South Dearborn

The EC AquaTrojans remained undefeated facing the Knights of South Dearborn at home on Tuesday night. EC girls won 140-18 while the EC boys were victorious 140-33.

East Central won all six relays. The AquaTrojans individual event winners included Ray Krider (200 Freestyle), Kyra Hall (200 IM, 100 Backstroke), Jacob Weber (200 IM, 100 Freestyle), Olivia Nixon (50 Freestyle), Ethen Witte (50 Freestyle), Aly Bailey (1 meter diving), John Crawley (1 meter diving), Mackenzie Schantz (100 Fly, 500 Freestyle), Matt Badinghaus (100 Fly), Caroline Walters (100 Freestyle), Jackson Ketcham (500 Freestyle), Evan Ludwig (100 Backstroke), and Jordan Marro (100 Breaststroke).

South Dearborn’s only event winner was Holly Kraemer (200 free).

Events

Dillsboro Public Library Photo Contest
The Dillsboro Public Library has been selected to host a traveling Smithsonian exhibit, "Crossroads: Change in Rural America," which highlights the changing landscape in rural America. Since 1900, the percentage of Americans living in rural areas dropped from 60 percent to 17 percent, yet the vast majority of America’s physical landscape remains rural.
24th May at Dillsboro Public Library
Memorial Day Services
American Legion Northcutt-Laaker Post 292, Dillsboro will perform Memorial Day Services on Sunday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro. For more information, please contact the Legion Post at (812) 432-9200.
26th May at Oakdale Cemetery
Memorial Day Services
American Legion Northcutt-Laaker Post 292, Dillsboro will perform Memorial Day Services on Sunday, May 26 at 3:00 p.m. at St. John Cemetery in Farmers Retreat. For more information, please contact the Legion Post at (812) 432-9200.
26th May at St. John Lutheran Church

I-74 Closed Due To Accident Near Sunman

The accident was reported around 1:10 p.m.

'Bash' Funds Help Safe Passage Help Others

The Bash had a carnival theme, complete with a balloonist and stilt walker. Sponsored by Anytime Fitness, all proceeds go to Safe Passage, Inc.

AUDIO: Congressman Pence Seeks Restitution For 1983 Beirut Bombing Victims, Families

Southeastern Indiana Congressman Greg Pence was a Marine in Beirut, Lebanon in 1983, leaving just days before a terrorist bomb killed hundreds of U.S. military members.

Batesville Hires New Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

David Rarick will also serve as an English teach at BHS.

Rising Sun Wins ORVC Softball Title; Places Five On All-Conf. Team

The Lady Shiners will play Hauser for a sectional championship Thursday night.

Rising Sun, Milan Stars Highlight All-ORVC Baseball Team

Milan, Rising Sun and Southwestern finished as tri-champions in the ORVC.