Local Sports Report - January 6, 2021

Thursday, January 7th, 2021 9:34am

The girls Rivertown Classic got underway Wednesday, as did the boys Ripley County Tournament.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

Rivertown Classic - First Round

Lawrenceburg 63, South Dearborn 24 - Eight Lady Tigers scored in a dominate performance. Kierah Lowe led the way with 11 points, while Katie Johnson and Kirsten Cross added 10 points each. Chloe Meyer and Kristin Roark put in solid performances as well with nine and eight points, respectively. South Dearborn was led in scoring by freshman Bernadette Wismann with eight points. Zoe Ross and Jillian Bond added four points each. Lawrenceburg advances to the RTC Finals. They are seeking their 5th consecutive tournament title.

Switzerland County 57, Rising Sun 23 - The Lady Pacers got contributions from nine different scorers, including a game-high from Maddie Duvall with 19 points. Sister, Jessica Duvall, added 14 points, while Keirsten Oeffinger chipped in with eight points. Rising Sun played with a short bench, dressing only seven girls for the first round game. Maddi Wilson led the Lady Shiners with 13 points. Nora Powell had four points.

*South Dearborn and Rising Sun will square off in the Consolation Game on Friday at 6:00 p.m. The Championship Game between Lawrenceburg and Switzerland County will immediately follow. Both games will be heard on Eagle Country 99.3.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Ripley County Tournament - First Round

South Ripley 49, Batesville 37

Jac-Cen-Del 71, Milan 63

*Batesville vs. Milan in the Consolation Game on Saturday. Jac-Cen-Del vs. South Ripley in the Championship Game.

Scoring for the Varsity Eagles: Neal 21, Day 19, Turner 9, Dickman 9, Gehl 8, Swinney 3, Hughes 2.
— JCD Sports (@JCDSports) January 7, 2021

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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