Local Sports Report - May 20

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 7:12am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

Batesville, Switzerland County, Rising Sun, and Jac-Cen-Del win and move on in softball sectionals.

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BASEBALL

East Central 9, Jennings County 5 – EC won its regular season finale thanks in part to the hot bat of Reid Cleary, who hit a single, double, and triple for 3 RBI. Trojans pitcher Colton Colegate pitched 4.0 innings with 2 hits, 2 walks, and a strikeout. Mitch Behrle pitched 1.2 innings with 3 Ks and one unearned run to earn the win. East Central tied Franklin County, South Dearborn, and Batesville for the 2019 EIAC baseball championship.

Milan 9, Rising Sun 4 – Milan’s victory gives them a share of the ORVC championship.

2019 ORVC champs. #weRmilan pic.twitter.com/36Y3Qs2h3x
— Milan Athletics (@MilanAthletics) May 21, 2019

North Decatur 7, Jac-Cen-Del 2

SOFTBALL

IHSAA 3A Sectional 29 at Madison – First Round

Batesville 8, Lawrenceburg 1 – Batesville advances to play Greensburg in the sectional semi-finals on Wednesday, May 22.

The Batesville Bulldogs advance in Sectional play with a win over the Lawrenceburg Tigers.
Go Bulldogs!
Photo credits @BrooksWerner2 #BvilleBulldogs pic.twitter.com/ZrjsaOWCUY
— Paul Ketcham (@KetchamPaul) May 21, 2019

IHSAA 2A Sectional 45 at Switzerland County – First Round

Switzerland County 10, South Ripley 0 – Switzerland County moves on to play against Milan in the semi-finals on Tuesday, May 21.

IHSAA 1A Sectional 60 at Rising Sun – First Round

Jac-Cen-Del 19, South Decatur 9 – JCD will meet Rising Sun in the sectional semi-final round on Tuesday, May 21.

Rising Sun 10, Oldenburg Academy 0 – Rising Sun advances to play Jac-Cen-Del in the semi-finals on Tuesday, May 21.

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