Local Sports Report - May 18, 2021

Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 9:26am

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

The East Central girls track team won the sectional, and the Lady Trojans softball team extended a long winning streak.

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BASEBALL

Milan 14, Shawe Memorial 8

Columbus East 9, East Central 2

Batesville 11, Lawrenceburg 2 - The Bulldogs remain in first place in the EIAC at 10-2 in conference play.

BV: Calvin Sherwood - 2-3, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, 3 runs
BV: Riley Zink - 6 IP (W), 2 hits, 7 K's
LB: Ethan Weimer, Brayden York - RBI each

South Dearborn 7, Austin 1 - Hunter Hatfield, Adam Kunkel, Tobie Teke, and Dalton Traue were among the top performers for the Knights.

SOFTBALL

East Central 8, Franklin County 0 - The Lady Trojans have won 20 games in a row, improving to 24-3 overall and 14-0 in the EIAC.

EC: Natalie Schnell - 1-4, HR (7), 2 RBI
EC: Amanda Duncan, Emma Ertel, Lindsay Henson, Lexi Hatmaker - RBI each
EC: Hatmaker - 6 IP (W), hit, 10 K's

Your back to back UNDEFEATED EIAC champions! The senior class was a combined 41-1 in conference play over their career #ThankYouSeniors #UnfinishedBusiness ⚫️🥎🔴 pic.twitter.com/P060vvmBYu
— EC Trojan Softball (@ECTrojanSoftbal) May 19, 2021

South Dearborn 6, Batesville 3

Milan 14, Shawe Memorial 0

M: Abby Moore - 2-3, 3B, 3 RBI, 2 runs
M: Karsyn Bode - 2-3, 2 RBI
M: Erin Widener - 5 IP (W), 6 hits, 5 K's

Greensburg 10, Lawrenceburg 0

GIRLS TRACK & FIELD

IHSAA Sectional at East Central (full results)

East Central 160
Batesville 115
Greensburg 84
Lawrenceburg 49.5
Franklin County 49
JCD 36
South Dearborn 35.5
South Ripley 27
Oldenburg Academy 20
South Decatur 14.5
Rising Sun 14
North Decatur 13.5
Milan 6

Sectional Champs! Congratulations ladies! pic.twitter.com/iN9uDbO9AX
— East Central HS (@EastCentralHS) May 19, 2021

East Central regional qualifiers include: Jessica Stenger, Jill Wilhelm, Ellie Lengrich, Rachel Campbell, Jorjia Ferguson, Anna Graf, Hope Fox, Jessica Bender, Faith Henderson, and Mary Ashtyn Gindling

Congrats to LHS Girls Track runners Lucy Thornton and Emma Dunn, who at last night's Track Sectional, both qualified for the Track Regional next Tuesday (5/25/21) at Franklin Community High School! Lucy advanced in the 100 meter dash and Emma advanced in the 200 meter dash!
— LHSTigersAthletics (@LburgTigers) May 19, 2021

The Girls’ 4x400 Relay team finished in 3rd place and will advance to regional! The team members are Megan Weber, Kayla Simon, Emma Newhart, and Cloey Simon. Great job ladies! 🏃🏼‍♀️🦅
— JCD Sports (@JCDSports) May 19, 2021

South Dearborn's Jorgia Quinlan who won the pole vault and will be representing SD at the Regional next week at Franklin. Her jump of 9’3″ is the 4th all-time at SD.

South Ripley's Lanie Nicholson advances to the Regional in the 3200m. Emily Flood advances to the Regional in the 100m Hurdles.

Batesville regional qualifiers can be found here.

IHSAA Sectional at Madison

Charlestown 143
Jeffersonville 130.5
Madison 106
Silver Creek 90.5
Switzerland County 43.5

Full results here.

Congratulations to our regional qualifiers from last night’s track sectional.
300 Hurdles...Megan Wetzel
4 x 400 Relay...Raylinn Kappes, Alisha Detmer, Gracie White, and Megan Wetzel.
Congratulations ladies!
— Switzerland County Pacer Athletics (@GoSwitzCoPacers) May 19, 2021

Events

Learn the Bagpipes or Highland Drumming
The 35th Indiana Pipes and Drums are looking for those interested in learning how to play Bagpipes or Highland Drumming. No musical experieance needed, all ages welcome, Come join a fun filled group of people and become part of our family of pipers and drummers.
28th Sep at Lawrenceburg Fire Station #2
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!
28th Sep at Hillforest Victorian House Museum
Get WalkIN' with Purdue Extension (DPL)
Get your fit on with the Purdue Extension Program! Come start your day with our walking group. Wednesdays at 8:30 am Dillsboro Library Registration is recommended. Please call 812-954-4151 to register.
28th Sep at Dillsboro Public Library