Local Sports Report - May 16

Thursday, May 17th, 2018 7:06am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

Rising Sun and South Ripley became ORVC baseball co-champions on Wednesday. Find local varsity sports scores with one click, presented by Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

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BASEBALL

Rising Sun 11, Jac-Cen-Del 0 – The Shiners became ORVC Co-Champions with the victory. Rising Sun pounded out 13 hits in the lopsided game, aided by three JCD errors.

South Ripley 24, Shawe Memorial 1 – With the win, South Ripley wins a share of the ORVC championship with Rising Sun.

Switzerland County 5, Southwestern 4

Triton Central 10, Oldenburg Academy 3

GIRLS TENNIS

IHSAA Sectional 12 at Connersville – First Round

Franklin County 5, Rushville 0 – Franklin County’s team improves its meet record to 18-0, a new school record. The Wildcats will meet Connersville in the sectional championship match on Friday, May 18.

Connersville 4, Union County 1

SOFTBALL

Jac-Cen-Del 10, Rising Sun 5 – Lindsay Montgomery led Rising Sun with 2 RBI and a run scored on 1-for-4 hitting. Tyrrah Miller hit a solo homer for the Shiners.

Milan 14, Union County 9 – Milan’s Taryn Cline had a home run, 6 RBI and 2 runs on 2-for-5 hitting. Jordan Healy and Erin Widener each recorded 2 RBI for the Indians.

South Ripley 18, Shawe Memorial 3

Southwestern 12, Switzerland County 3

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!
7th Oct at Hillforest Victorian House Museum
Get WalkIN' with Purdue Extension (APL)
Get your fit on with the Purdue Extension Program! Come start your day with our walking group. Fridays at 8:30 am Aurora Library Registration is recommended. Please call 812-926-0646 to register.
7th Oct at Aurora Public Library
Seedling Time (APL)
Join us for our weekly storytime planned with 0-2 year olds in mind! Simple songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplay (easy motions/movement), sensory activity and of course a story is being offered to this age group. Dillsboro: Thursdays at 10:30 am Aurora: Fridays at 10:30 am Registration is recommended. Please call 812-954-4151 to register!
7th Oct at Aurora Public Library