SPORTS
Connersville claimed the 2021 Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference boys golf title on its home course of Willowbrook Country Club Saturday, firing a collective round of 341 and boasting the conference MVP in senior Jonah Graham. Graham toured the course in 77 strokes, five over par.
WILL FEHLINGER- May 18, 2021 at 9:06 p.m.
Wildcats gain momentum as sectional nears
Franklin County overcame a hot start from the visiting Lawrenceburg Tigers Thursday afternoon to gain the team’s eighth win inside the Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference in 2021.
Success at conference for FC track
RUSHVILLE – There were some memorable performances for Franklin County track and field last Tuesday at the Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference championships hosted by Rushville. The weather was on the cool side as the Wildcats fought for a league title.
Patriots take two from Panthers
Union County smacked Knightstown with a pair of losses at Bill Webb Field last Saturday.
Patriot golfers on a winning string
The Union County golf team came away with five wins at the Liberty Country Club golf course last week and one more this week.
Lady Pats take care of business, Monroe Central falls in five
When it comes to good softball weather, the weatherman has not been cooperative this season. Fortunately, Union County’s grounds crew is one of the best beginning with athletic director Ryan Overholt, coaches, dads, fathers, and fans who love to see the Lady Patriots play softball.
Tennis looks ahead to TEC meet
The Union County girls tennis team has been battling rain and windy conditions as well as opponents this season.
Softball has mixed results
BROOKVILLE – With rain threatening all evening and dampening the field over the last couple innings, the host Franklin County Lady Wildcats subdued Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference cohort Batesville Thursday, 8-2.
Wildcats 7-4 in conference
Franklin County baseball picked up a pair of nice conference wins over Greensburg last week, though both games were moved from their original nights thanks to steady rain all week.
Lady tennis reaches 10 wins
BATESVILLE – Seeing their intra-county rivals for the first time in two seasons May 5, the Oldenburg Academy Lady Twisters had a top-heavy 4-1 victory over the Franklin County Lady Wildcats on the Batesville High School courts.
Boys golf trails on links
Franklin County boys golf lost a dual April 26 at Brook Hill, falling 167-173 to Union County. Cameron Woods of the Patriots was meet medalist, firing a 39.
Athletes lauded for 2020-21
Friday was not only a celebration of new Franklin County Athletic Hall of Fame members, but also a chance to recognize current accomplishments and simply pushing through the past calendar year.
Wildcat hall of fame bulks up with three additions
A revered athletic director, an influential coach and a two-sport star.
Lady Pats runners-up at Northeastern invite
Union County and Winchester track and field teams battled it out at Northeastern last Friday night. At the final tally, Winchester edged the Lady Patriots, 111.5 to 106, to win this year’s Northeastern Knight Invitational.
