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Forest Park edges Perry Central

By MIKE SPRAGUE
Sports Correspondent

LEOPOLD—Perry Central’s comeback came up short in a 51-50 boys basketball loss to Forest Park Saturday.
The Commodores were down five, 48-43, with 1:43 left in the game.
Perry Central’s Luke Hubert then made a two point jump shot.
After Forest Park missed a free throw, Perry Central’s Lane Lynch was fouled. He made 1 of 2 free throws to narrow the gap to two points with 0:46 left.

Perry Central tops Cannelton

By LARRY GOFFINET
Sports Editor

CANNELTON—After a slow start Perry Central got its rebounding and transition game going to beat Cannelton 68-38 in boys basketball Tuesday.
Cannelton built an early 8-2 lead on three-point baskets by Bryce Garrett and Damon Powers and a drive by Garrett.
Perry Central replied with a 17-0 run, though.
Luke Hilgenhold started it with a transition layup.

Hagedorn, McClintic, Talley inducted into TC Hall of Fame

By LARRY GOFFINET
Sports Editor

TELL CITY—Laura McClintic James, Dan Talley and the late Joe Hagedorn were inducted into the Tell City High School Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday.
McClintic, Talley, and Rosa Jones, Hagedorn’s sister, mentioned several of their career highlights in their acceptance speeches.

Tell City girls hold off Hornets

TELL CITY—Strong rebounding and defense helped Tell City overcome poor shooting to beat Hancock County 48-45 in girls basketball Monday.
The Marksmen hit just 31.0 percent from the field but grabbed 39 rebounds.
Madison Mathena and Kassidie Hayes each had nine rebounds. Katie Goffinet added six and Celina Snyder five.
Hayes also blocked seven shots.
“We did some stuff we haven’t done all year,” said Tell City Coach John Hayes. “The first half we had only three turnovers (13 for the game), which is great for us.

North Posey defeats Perry Central

LEOPOLD—Perry Central couldn’t overcome its cold shooting early and lost to North Posey 57-50 in girls basketball Saturday.
“Our shooting early got us in a hole,” said Perry Central Coach Ty Guillaume. “We didn’t have a field goal in the first quarter.
“Our first shot was an air ball and then we had three missed layups.”
Skyly Cummings hit 2 of 4 free throws for the Commodores’ only points in the first quarter as they fell behind 14-2.

Boonville’s 3-pointers overwhelm Marksmen

By LARRY GOFFINET
Sports Editor

TELL CITY—Boonville hit nine three-point shots, including 6 of its first 9 attempts, to beat Tell City 55-31 in girls basketball Thursday.
“On a couple of their threes they were open, but they just did a nice job shooting the basketball even when we had a hand in their face,” said Tell City Coach John Hayes.
“When a team shoots like that and we don’t shoot well, it can get ugly.”

Community Events; Jan. 22

Horseman’s club schedules winter euchre games

 

TELL CITY – The Southern Indiana Horseman’s Club will host euchre games throughout winter.

The next games will be held Saturday, Jan. 24. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and games will begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $5 at the door and 25 cents per euchre game.

Chili, hot dogs, desserts, coffee, sodas and water will be available.

No smoking is permitted in the building. All games are open to the public ages 16 and older.

Stretch Award winners announced
Purdue Varsity Glee Club to perform at Heritage Hills High School Jan. 30

LINCOLN CITY – The Purdue Varsity Glee Club will travel to southern Indiana Friday,  Jan. 30, for  a performance at Heritage Hills High School.

Purdue senior and Glee Club member Clint Buechler is a 2011 graduate of Heritage Hills High School and the club will welcome him back to his home community.

Tickets for the 6:30 p.m. show are general admission and will be available first-come, first served. They can be purchased by calling (812) 367-2517.

Menus Week of Jan. 26 – 30

*Breakfasts served with juice and milk, lunches served with milk.

PERRY CENTRAL SCHOOLS

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches will be offered as third choice. Salads on Monday, Wednesday; subs on Tuesday, Thursday.

Monday: BREAKFAST - Sausage bagel LUNCH - Country fried steak sandwich, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans and pears.

Tuesday: BREAKFAST - Blueberry muffin LUNCH - Chicken patty on a bun, french fries and peaches.