Local Sports Report - May 23, 2022

Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 6:45am

The IHSAA Softball State Tournament got underway, and Switzerland County boys golf won their first conference title since 1999.

SOFTBALL

Class 3A Sectional 29 at Franklin County - First Round

Franklin County 6, Lawrenceburg 2 - The Lady Wildcats will play Rushville in the semifinals on Thursday at 6 PM.

Anne Becker (FC): 3 RBI
Michaela Ferman (FC): 7 IP (W), 4 hits, 2 runs, 10 K

Class 2A Sectional 45 at Switzerland County - First Round

North Decatur 10, Southwestern (Hanover) 3 - The Lady Chargers will play Switzerland County in the semifinals on Tuesday at 5:30 PM.

South Ripley 14, Austin 2 - The Lady Raiders will play Milan in the semifinals on Tuesday at 7:30 PM

Ellie Waldron (SR): 2-5, HR, 3 RBI, 2 runs
Mady Tompkins (SR): 5 IP (W), 2 hits, ER, 11 K

Class 1A Sectional 60 at Rising Sun - First Round

Hauser 15, Oldenburg Academy 0 - The Lady Jets will play South Decatur in the semifinals on Tuesday at 7:30 PM.

BOYS GOLF

ORVC Meet

1) Switzerland County 173, 2) Shawe 179, 3) Jac-Cen-Del 194, 4) Rising Sun 202, 5) Milan 204, 6) Southwestern 222

Congratulations Pacer Golfers! 1st Conference Golf Championship for the Pacers since 1999! Bryce Wrightsman was the medalist with a 35! @switzsc @jlcheek01 @orvcsports @CampbellSports @VevayNewspapers https://t.co/C6kNflnAcw
— Switzerland County Pacer Athletics (@GoSwitzCoPacers) May 23, 2022

All-Conference Team:

Switzerland County: Bryce Wrightsman (35, medalist), Evan Bosaw (41), Jacob Williams (49)

Shawe: Eli Turner (41), Louis Li (49), Christian Whitam (49), Davis Grote (43), Jack Grote (46)

JCD: Sam Schwering (45), Drew Caccamo (49), Derek Borgman (49)

Rising Sun: Nate Elliot (48), Casey Fletcher (38)

Milan: Jackson Voss (48)

SW: Matt Mingione (49)

BASEBALL

Rising Sun 11, Jac-Cen-Del 1

Ashton McCarty (RS): 2 RBI

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!
1st Oct at Hillforest Victorian House Museum
2nd anniversary of Liberty Cards and Collectibles
Join us on Saturday October 1st from 10-5, as Liberty Cards & Collectibles celebrates with the community our 2nd Anniversary. We will have ths Bengals 2nd round draft pick Cam Taylor-Britt in person autograph session. Tickets are $25 each, and they are non refundable, and guarantees you a spot in line. The day of the signing, tickets will be $30, get your tickets early. You can pay by phone or in person. The day of the singing there will be additional charge $20 for a flat rate auto, $25 jersey or helmet, and $5 inscription. Also have food trucks, raffles, Live music, local mascots, and a trade day for sports cards $15.00 a table for 6ft tables. Location: Liberty Cards And Collectibles 5825 Bullitsville Rd Burlington KY 41005 Hope you can join us!
1st Oct at Liberty Cards And Collectibles
Breakfast at the Aurora American Legion
Serving breakfast from 7-10 am menu consists of Pancakes and Sausage Patties or Bisquits and sausage gravy with coffee milk and juice
1st Oct at Aurora American Legion Post 231