Local Sports Report - January 21, 2021

Friday, January 22nd, 2021 9:01am

East Central girls basketball captured the EIAC championship, and JCD and South Ripley are on a collision course in the ORVC.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

East Central 70, Connersville 27 - The Lady Trojans are EIAC Champions with a perfect 7-0 record in conference play. It's their second conference championship in three years and the fifth in 10 years. The Trojans were led in scoring by Hope Fox with 21 points. Josie Trabel had 20 and Kyla Maxwell added 10 points. Laney Baker chipped in with 7 points and Charsan McCory had 6.

With tonight’s 70-27 EIAC victory over Connersville, the Trojans (16-3) win the conference with an undefeated 7-0 record. This is the 2nd title in 3 years and 5th in 10 years. JV also wins the conference again. A few more to go before postseason begins!#Together #workwins pic.twitter.com/tIWjlz4rC8
— Kevin Moore (@CoachKevinMoore) January 22, 2021

Jac-Cen-Del 64, Rising Sun 31 - JCD improves to 18-3 on the season (4-0 in ORVC) winning their 8th consecutive game. Paige Ledford had a game-high 22 points. Jalee Rider added 16 points, and Desiree Sparks had 10 for the Lady Eagles.

South Ripley 52, Southwestern (Hanover) 37 - The Lady Raiders have won five in a row, and are now 4-0 in the ORVC. South Ripley and JCD will play Tuesday, January 26 for 1st place in the conference.

Switzerland County 52, Shawe Memorial 10

SWIMMING & DIVING

Quad Meet

Boys: Batesville 119, Milan 83, Lawrenceburg 20, Southwestern 16

Girls: Batesville 101, Milan 76, Lawrenceburg 70, Southwestern 48

Bulldog winners include:

Ciaran Tyrer — 200 IM (2:17.82)
Sean Callahan — 50 Free (24.23), 500 Free (5:28.50)
William Johnson — 100 Free (52.30)
Ethan Brewer — 100 Fly (58.98)
Benjamin Moster — 100 Breast (1:05.66)
200 Medley Relay (1:49.44) —Johnson, Moster, Brewer, Callahan
200 Freestyle Relay (1:38.88) — Moster, Brewer, Callahan, Johnson
400 Freestyle Relay (4:08.88) — Adam Hollowell, Derek VanSickle, Joseph Shroder, Tyrer
Sonja Gaulin — 50 Free (27.75), 100 Free (1:06.59)

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)
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.
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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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