Local Sports Report - May 9

Thursday, May 10th, 2018 7:26am

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

Brady Linkel pitched a perfect game for South Ripley on Wednesday, the team’s second consecutive perfect game. Find local varsity sports scores with one click, presented by Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

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BASEBALL

South Dearborn 6, Rising Sun 5 – South Dearborn’s Kane Curry, Adam Rose, Kasey McCabe, Brady Fentress, Derek Williams, Nate Klayer, Tyler Morehead and Ethan Reinholt were all honored before the Senior Night game. Curry came up with the game-winning RBI hit in the 9th inning. Rising Sun freshman Landon Cole had 2 RBI while Brent Turner added another for the Shiners.

South Ripley 19, Milan 0 – Brady Linkel pitched a perfect game for the Raiders, the team’s second consecutive perfect game. South Ripley collected 15 hits in the runaway win. Jackson Cornett set a new school record with 32 stolen bases.

Providence 11, Switzerland County 1

SOFTBALL

Madison 13, Lawrenceburg 8

Milan 17, South Ripley 2 – Milan’s offensive onslaught was led by Lexi Wert, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, 3 RBI, and 3 runs. Taylor Amberger added 3 RBI of her own on 2-for-3 hitting with a double. Jordan Healy, Courtney Bruns, Alexa Burton each had a pair of RBI. Indians pitcher Erin Widener got the win, going 5.0 innings with 4 strikeouts and just 6 hits and a walk allowed.

Jac-Cen-Del 20, South Decatur 4 – JCD’s Morgen Carroll smacked a three-run homer while teammate Emily Adams had a two-run jack.

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