Local Sports Report - May 15

Thursday, May 16th, 2019 7:05am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

East Central softball goes 14-0 in conference play to win the 2019 EIAC championship.

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BASEBALL

Rising Sun 8, Jac-Cen-Del 1 – JCD’s Damon Hughes had 2 hits, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored.

South Ripley 8, Shawe Memorial 0

Triton Central 11, Oldenburg Academy 9

Southwestern 11, Switzerland County 1

SOFTBALL

East Central 12, Greensburg 1 – East Central runs the table in the EIAC going 14-0 and become the 2019 conference champions. Kaylee Beal and Paige Wittich each collected three hits and 3 RBI for East Central. Megan Kincer was impressive pitching with 4 Ks, 5 hits, 5 walks, and one earned run allowed over 6 innings.

Your #UNDEFEATED 14-0 EIAC conference champs! Beat Greensburg 12-1 to finish off the first undefeated conference season since 2010! pic.twitter.com/SUmdVaY6Xs
— EC Trojan Softball (@ECTrojanSoftbal) May 16, 2019

Rising Sun 7, Jac-Cen-Del 1 – Rising Sun sophomore Lindsay Montgomery launched her fourth home run of the season and hit a double for the Shiners. Emma Levi had 2 hits and 2 RBI. Single RBIs came off the bats of Tyrrah Miller, Kassidy Romans, Abby Wallace, Lucy Phelps. Sydney Pitts earned the pitching win with 8 Ks, 5 hits, a walk, and one unearned run over 7 innings.

Union County 12, Milan 1 – Milan was limited to just three hits in the loss. Milan’s lone run was knocked in by Taryn Cline.

South Ripley 13, Shawe Memorial 0

Switzerland County 7, Southwestern 0

GIRLS TENNIS

East Central 5, South Dearborn 0 – EC is now 16-2 on the season.

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