Local Sports Report - May 2

Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 7:11am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

South Ripley baseball defeated Switzerland County in extras Wednesday. Find local varsity sports scores with one click, presented by Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

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BASEBALL

Franklin County 19, Northeastern 5

Rising Sun 12, Southwestern 0

South Ripley 2, Switzerland County 1

Jac-Cen-Del 21, Shawe Memorial 3 – The JCD offensive blast was led by Connor Toops, who went 1-for-2 with a double, 4 RBI and a run scored. Dustin Herbert and Michael Flint each added 3 RBI for the Eagles. Flint also got the win as the pitcher, striking out 8 while allowing just 3 walks and a hit in 4.0 innings.

GIRLS TENNIS

Columbus East 3, East Central 2

Shawe Memorial 4, South Dearborn 1 – South Dearborn’s #1 singles Madison Fentress defeated Megan Hesse 1-6, 3-6.

SOFTBALL

East Central 5, Hauser 4

Franklin County 15, Connersville 6

Franklin County 4, Connersville 1

Rising Sun 11, Southwestern 7 – Abby Wallace was great in going 3-for-5 with a double, 3 RBI and a run scored for the Shiners. Caroline Stapleton was 2-for-5 with 2 RBI. Sydney Bostic added a solo home run for Rising Sun, while also striking out 12 batters and giving up 4 earned runs to earn the complete game win.

South Ripley 12, Switzerland County 7

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