Local Sports Report - January 2

Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 7:12am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

The girls were in action at both the Rivertown Classic and Ripley County Tournament on Wednesday.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

Rivertown Classic – First Round

South Dearborn 62, Switzerland County 44 – Eagle Country 99.3 Feature Game – Kirsten Bond led South Dearborn to the win with 17 points. Switz’s Aleiah Thomas poured in 18 points.

Lawrenceburg 66, Rising Sun 30 – Eagle Country 99.3 Feature Game – The Tigers took control early and led by 23 at halftime. Juliana Kemper led LHS with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Macey Radenheimer added 12 points and a block. Rising Sun’s Lindsay Montgomery scored a game-high 17 points. Lawrenceburg will meet South Dearborn in the Rivertown girls championship game on Friday, January 4 at about 8:00 p.m. Rising Sun will play Switzerland County in the consolation game at 6:00 p.m.

Ripley County Tournament – First Round

Jac-Cen-Del 55, Batesville 48 – Three JCD players scored in double figures: Annabelle Williams 17, Paige Ledford 12, Mariah Day 10. Hattie Westerfeld powered Batesville with 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks.

South Ripley 57, Milan 26 – South Ripley and Jac-Cen-Del will square off for the girls championship at the Ripley County Tournament on Friday, January 4 at about 8:00 p.m. Milan and Batesville play in the preceding consolation game starting at 6:00 p.m.

Rushville 62, Franklin County 40

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!
1st Oct at Hillforest Victorian House Museum
2nd anniversary of Liberty Cards and Collectibles
Join us on Saturday October 1st from 10-5, as Liberty Cards & Collectibles celebrates with the community our 2nd Anniversary. We will have ths Bengals 2nd round draft pick Cam Taylor-Britt in person autograph session. Tickets are $25 each, and they are non refundable, and guarantees you a spot in line. The day of the signing, tickets will be $30, get your tickets early. You can pay by phone or in person. The day of the singing there will be additional charge $20 for a flat rate auto, $25 jersey or helmet, and $5 inscription. Also have food trucks, raffles, Live music, local mascots, and a trade day for sports cards $15.00 a table for 6ft tables. Location: Liberty Cards And Collectibles 5825 Bullitsville Rd Burlington KY 41005 Hope you can join us!
1st Oct at Liberty Cards And Collectibles
Breakfast at the Aurora American Legion
Serving breakfast from 7-10 am menu consists of Pancakes and Sausage Patties or Bisquits and sausage gravy with coffee milk and juice
1st Oct at Aurora American Legion Post 231