Local Sports Report - May 22

Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 7:24am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

South Dearborn's Graci Cornet hit a home run and pitched a shutout to help the Knights advance in the IHSAA softball sectional tournament Wednesday.

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BASEBALL

IHSAA 4A Sectional 14 at East Central – First Round

Bloomington South 1, Bloomington North 0

Columbus East 1, Shelbyville 0

IHSAA 3A Sectional 29 at South Dearborn – First Round

Greensburg 8, Lawrenceburg 5 – Greensburg out-hit Lawrenceburg 8-6. Greensburg will meet Madison in the sectional semi-finals on Saturday, May 25.

IHSAA 2A Sectional 45 at South Ripley – First Round

Austin 8, Switzerland County 2 – Austin moves on to play against South Ripley in the sectional semi-finals on Thursday, May 23.

The Pacer baseball season ends with an 8-2 loss to Austin. Thanks to all of our coaches and players on a great effort. Also, congratulations to all-conference and standout player Cade Rider @rider_12_ on an outstanding Pacer baseball career. #ProudPacer
— Switzerland County Pacer Athletics (@GoSwitzCoPacers) May 23, 2019

IHSAA 1A Sectional 60 at Jac-Cen-Del – First Round

Oldenburg Academy 8, Jac-Cen-Del 2 – OA had 12 hits in the decisive victory. JCD’s runs were knocked in by Jacob Jines and Nate Scoggins.

Hauser 7, North Decatur 5

SOFTBALL

IHSAA 3A Sectional 29 at Madison – Semi-Finals

Greensburg 13, Batesville 0

South Dearborn 15, Franklin County 0 – South Dearborn’s Graci Cornett ruled this game. She pitched 5 shutout innings with 5 strikeouts while only allowing 3 hits and a walk. At the plate, Cornett went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, and 5 RBI. Alexis Dittmer smacked two home runs in the game for 5 RBI. Cameron Hoskins hit two doubles for 3 RBI and 2 runs scored. South Dearborn will play against Greensburg for the sectional title on Friday, May 24.

2 homeruns tonight to help clench our first sectional win this year! Championship is Friday! Big help from the student section, thanks for all the support ❤️ @HawksJoseforsky @BelmontSoftball @sdsportsreport pic.twitter.com/xezrpdQEEW
— Alexis Dittmer (@lexidittmer) May 23, 2019

Events

Dillsboro Public Library Photo Contest
The Dillsboro Public Library has been selected to host a traveling Smithsonian exhibit, "Crossroads: Change in Rural America," which highlights the changing landscape in rural America. Since 1900, the percentage of Americans living in rural areas dropped from 60 percent to 17 percent, yet the vast majority of America’s physical landscape remains rural.
24th Jun at Dillsboro Public Library
"FREE" SUMMER LUNCHES
Joinus at Central Elementary School at 500 Short Street Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Everyone is Welcome. Eighteen and under are FREE. Nineteen and up are $3.00. Monday-Friday 11:30AM-1:00PM June 3rd-July 19, 2019 (Closed July 4&5) This program is NOT based on income. The program is sponsored by the IDOE Summer Food Service Program. Any questions please contact: Christa Quicksall at 812-537-7289
24th Jun at Central Elementary School
Pound Class
PoundFit with SamK ~ Cardio inspired by drumming! Burn calories, tone muscles and build strength all while moving to the beat of the music!! This 45 minute jam session will change your life!! All you need to bring is water, a yoga mat if you have one and $5! Every Wednesday 6pm at Heritage Hall and every Friday at 6:00 p.m. at Rising Sun Church of Christ (this location may sometimes change due to church functions).
26th Jun at Heritage Hall