North Decatur outlasted Madison 69-61 in overtime in boys high school basketball last night. The Cubs led throughout the game before the Chargers tied it in the last seconds of regulation to send it to the extra period. On the girls side, Class 4A #13 East Central steamrolled Lawrenceburg 73-35. Natalie Stenger and Audrina Dugan both scored 24 points for the Trojans, who go to 9-1 overall and 4-0 in the EIAC.
Batesville went on the road and swept South Dearborn in boys middle school basketball last night. It was the 7th grade Bulldogs over the Knights 42-17. Miles Lawrence paced BMS with 11 points. The 7th graders improve to 10-5. Batesville 8th grade came out on top 44-32. Logan Schneider tossed in a game high 20 points. The BMS 8th grade squad is now 14-0.
Franklin County topped Batesville 57-24 in dual-meet wrestling last night. Winners for the host Bulldogs were Carson Weiler, A.J. Dance, Adam Brewer, and Dylan Comer. The teams split the contested matches but the Wildcats were the beneficiaries of six Batesville forfeits.
Greensburg took two in a dual swim meet with Batesville last night. It was the Pirates winning the girls meet 92-64. Greensburg claimed the boys meet by a score of 112-56.
Lisa Gilpin has resigned as South Ripley varsity volleyball coach after several years at the helm. Gilpin will remain on staff at South Ripley Schools as a 6th grade Reading teacher.
The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame will gain four new members in 2026. Second baseman Brandon Phillips, pitcher Aaron Harang, outfielder Reggie Sanders and manager Lou Piniella will be inducted in late April.
The Cincinnati Bengals have acquired wide receiver Ke’Shawn Williams on waivers from Pittsburgh. Williams is a rookie out of Indiana University who was a college free agent signee by the Steelers in May. He played in eight games this year, and was waived by the Steelers on Monday.
