Local Sports Report - January 3

Friday, January 4th, 2019 7:11am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

Boys teams took their turn at the Rivertown Classic and Ripley County Tournament on Thursday.

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Rivertown Classic – First Round

Switzerland County 71, South Dearborn 68 – Eagle Country 99.3 Feature Game – Damian Breek exploded for 30 points in the come-from-behind victory. Dalton Tingle added 12 points for the Pacers. South Dearborn was led by Alex Shackelford with 18 points. Ethan Getz had 15. For the first time in the Rivertown Classic’s history, Switzerland County and Rising Sun will play for the boys championship on Saturday, January 5. South Dearborn will play Lawrenceburg in the consolation game before that.

Rising Sun 55, Lawrenceburg 47 – Eagle Country 99.3 Feature Game – For the first time in 12 years, Lawrenceburg will not be in a Rivertown Classic boys championship game. Rising Sun’s Nick Koons led the Shiners with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Jacob Bovard added 14 points and Noah Pflum added 12. Gavin Yoon posted 20 points for LHS, aided by 16 points from little brother Garrett Yoon. Rising Sun will play against rival Switzerland County for the championship on Saturday, January 5. Lawrenceburg gets South Dearborn in the consolation game.

Ripley County Tournament – First Round

Batesville 69, Jac-Cen-Del 46 – Jac-Cen-Del was led by Day with 9 points and T.J. Menchhofer with 8.

Milan 62, South Ripley 60 – Milan will play against Batesville in the tournament championship game on Saturday, January 5. South Ripley and Jac-Cen-Del will play in the preceding consolation game.

Events

Learn the Bagpipes or Highland Drumming
The 35th Indiana Pipes and Drums are looking for those interested in learning how to play Bagpipes or Highland Drumming. No musical experieance needed, all ages welcome, Come join a fun filled group of people and become part of our family of pipers and drummers.
28th Sep at Lawrenceburg Fire Station #2
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!
28th Sep at Hillforest Victorian House Museum
Get WalkIN' with Purdue Extension (DPL)
Get your fit on with the Purdue Extension Program! Come start your day with our walking group. Wednesdays at 8:30 am Dillsboro Library Registration is recommended. Please call 812-954-4151 to register.
28th Sep at Dillsboro Public Library