Local Sports Report - May 8

Thursday, May 9th, 2019 7:12am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

Rising Sun and East Central met in a big softball battle Wednesday afternoon.

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BASEBALL

Batesville 14, Lawrenceburg 2 – Batesville’s Calvin Sherwood had the hot bat, going 5-for-5 with 4 RBI and a run scored. Trey Peters had two hits with a double, 3 RBI and 2 runs. Starter Sam Voegele pitched 6.0 innings with 5 strikeouts, 5 hits, no walks, and just one earned run allowed.

South Dearborn 10, Connersville 9 – South Dearborn’s Tristan Rinehart had 3 hits and 2 RBI to lead the way offensively. Other runs were knocked in by Ethan Getz, Grant McLane, Adam Dixon, and Reese Willoughby. SD pitcher Trey Thies was credited with the win as he pitched two scoreless innings.

Rising Sun 9, Switzerland County 1 – Rising Sun starter Steve Jimenez locked down Switz with 10 strikeouts, 3 hits, no walks, and one unearned run allowed over 7 innings. Colby Ritter, Brayden Bush and Landon Cole each had 2 RBI for the Shiners.

South Ripley 6, Milan 3

SOFTBALL

Madison 11, Lawrenceburg 0

Rising Sun 10, East Central 6 – 1A #3 Rising Sun’s Lindsay Montgomery had a big night with a home run and a double for 5 RBI and a run scored. Teammate Tyrrah Miller also hit a home run and had a single in racking up 2 RBI and a run. Rachel Rack led EC in going 2-for-3 with a double, 3 RBI and a run scored. Megan Kincer had a double and 2 RBI for the Trojans.

Milan 7, South Ripley 5 – Hailey Smith powered the Milan offense with a double and 4 RBI. Cassie Franklin and Mackinze Deffinger each had an RBI for Milan. Erin Widener earned the win for the Indians with 7 Ks, 7 hits, a walk, and 3 earned runs allowed in pitching all 7 innings. South Ripley’s Maddie Tompkins took the loss despite getting 8 strikeouts and surrendering just two hits – all 7 runs scored against her were unearned. Tompkins, Wllie Waldron, Hailey Brown, and Alexa Heidt each had an RBI for the Raiders.

Jac-Cen-Del 13, South Decatur 0

Switzerland County 7, Oldenburg Academy 1

GIRLS TENNIS

East Central 5, Union County 0 – East Central is now 15-1 on the season.

Girls Tennis swept Union County tonight 5-0. Improved to 15-1 on the season. #ECtennis @ECTrojanSports @tblacksunmande1 @SDCS_SUPER pic.twitter.com/0xfhAfDJVK
— East Central Tennis (@ECTrojanTennis) May 8, 2019

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