Local Sports Report - January 4, 2023

The 23rd annual Rivertown Classic tipped off Wednesday night.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Rivertown Classic - First Round

Switzerland County 40, South Dearborn 37

  • Courtney Higgins (SC); 16 points
  • Bri Stow (SC): 10 
  • Natalie Cantrell (SD): 15 points
  • Natalie Rupp (SD): 7 points

Lawrenceburg 78, Rising Sun 45

  • Lizzie Redar (LB): 25 points
  • Aubree Labazzo (LB): 15 points
  • Brooklyn Craig (LB): 10 points
  • Jenna Peelman (RS): 13 points
  • Alyssa Simpson (RS): 13 points

*Switzerland County and Lawrenceburg will play in the championship game on Friday, following the consolation game between South Dearborn and Rising Sun (6 PM). Both games will air on Eagle Country 99.3. 

 

BOYS BASKETBALL

Ripley County Tournament - First Round 

South Ripley 58, Milan 34

  • Blaine Ward (SR): 19 points
  • Cole Henry (SR): 15 points
  • Kohen Rinear (M): 12 points

Batesville 64, Jac-Cen-Del 42

*South Ripley and Batesville will play in the championship on Saturday night, following the consolation game between Milan and Jac-Cen-Del. 

 

WRESTLING

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