Local Sports Report - January 5, 2022

Thursday, January 6th, 2022 5:43am

The River Town Classic got underway Wednesday night, and EC wrestling hosted Elder for Pack the House Night.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

River Town Classic - First Round

Switzerland County 45, South Dearborn 36 - The Lady Pacer erased a 10-point halftime deficit to advance to the championship game for the third consecutive year.

Jessie Duvall (SC): 18 points
Maddie Duvall (SC): 14 points
Emily Elliott (SD): 9 points
Quinn Heizer, Natalie Rupp (SD): 6 points each

Lawrenceburg 57, Rising Sun 29 - The Lady Tigers advance to the championship for the 6th consecutive season. They have won the previous five.

Lizzie Redar (LB): 13 points
Kirsten Cross (LB): 11 points
Hannah White (LB): 9 points
Alyssa Simpson (RS): 16 points

*South Dearborn and Rising Sun will play in the consolation game on Friday at 6:00 PM. The championship game between Lawrenceburg and Switzerland County will immediately follow. Both games will be broadcast on Eagle Country 99.3.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Ripley County Tournament - First Round

Batesville 52, South Ripley 34

Jac-Cen-Del 65, Milan 53

*South Ripley and Milan will play in the consolation game on Saturday at 6:00 PM. Jac-Cen-Del and Batesville will play for the championship at approximately 7:30.

WRESTLING

East Central 52, Elder 26

Pack the house night at EC for @ectrojanwrestle #WeAreEC Proud of our community support for these athletes! THANK YOU to Steve’s Sunoco in St. Leon for sponsoring this event! pic.twitter.com/t44sCGTbBd
— East Central HS (@EastCentralHS) January 5, 2022

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