County Special Olympics fundraisers approaching
The Hancock County Indiana Special Olympics is hosting two fundraising projects this month.
On Saturday, the nonprofit organization is conducting a car wash at the Express Car Wash located at 1102 N. State St. The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will assist in cleaning and drying cars for a free-will offering.
On Wednesday, a Jim Dandy Night will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. A percentage of the food purchased will be donated to the Hancock County Indiana Special Olympics.
For more information on the Hancock County Indiana Special Olympics, visit soinhancockcounty.org.
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New Palestine’s star named IHSBCA All-State
The accolades continue to mount for New Palestine’s Keegan Watson.
The standout sophomore for the sectional champion Dragons, pictured, recently was named All-State in Class 3A by the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association.
The incoming junior excelled in his first full varsity season this past spring. He hit .449 with two home runs, three triples and 30 RBIs. He led Hancock County in doubles (13) and in runs scored with 38.
Watson, an outfielder, was selected to the All-Hoosier Heritage Conference first team and earned all-county honors for a second straight season. In 2015, he was recognized as the Daily Reporter’s Player of the Year.
2015 IHSBCA All-State Teams
Class A
Catcher: Cale Hall, Orleans
First base: Burton Gerkin, Orleans
Second base: Jake Quasebarth, North White
Third base: Austin Armstrong, Rising Sun
Shortstop: Luke Miller, Cowan
Outfield: Jason Mosson, Orleans
Outfield: Addison Robertson, Lutheran
Outfield: Austin Mays, Lutheran
Pitcher: Dalton Laney, Rockville
Pitcher: Pete Wissel, Blue River Valley
Class 2A
Catcher: Coy Cronk, Lafayette Central Catholic
First base: Owen Miller-Young, Alexandria
Second base: Kyle Matter, Cardinal Ritter
Third base: Craig Dingwerth, Northeastern
Shortstop: Jordan Branz, South Vermillion
Outfield: Bryce Fields, Union County
Outfield: Spencer Ballinger, Oak Hill
Outfield: Josh Howk, Churubusco
Pitcher: Brady Cherry, Lapel
Pitcher: Zack Thompson, Wapahani
Class 3A
Catcher: Austin Alles, Jasper
First base: Joseph Bobe, Vincennes Lincoln
Second base: Chase Dawson, Andrean
Third base: Branson Dossen, Heritage
Shortstop: Leo Lopez, Frankfort
Outfield: Ryan Jones, Charlestown
Outfield: Keegan Watson, New Palestine
Outfield: Ben Moore, Jasper
Pitcher: Cal Krueger, Jasper
Pitcher: Andrew Saalfrank, Heritage
Class 4A
Catcher: Sammy Miller, Valparaiso
First base: Logan Young, Shelbyville
Second base: Matt Miller, Northridge
Third base: Cody Earl, Hammond Morton
Shortstop: Devin Mann, Columbus North
Outfield: Aaron Bond, South Bend Clay
Outfield: Brandon Smith, Floyd Central
Outfield: Joe Bryant, Munster
Pitcher: Skylar Szynski, Penn
Pitcher: Jordan Clark, Connersville
Drafted players are automatic All-State selections: Ashe Russell, Cathedral; Nolan Watson, Lawrence North; Cody Mobley, Mt. Vernon (Posey); Brian Hoeing, Batesville; Jesse Wilkening, Hanover Central.
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Teen leads rain-delayed Indiana championship
Due to inclement weather, Tuesday’s round of the 100th Indiana Open Championship at The Brickyard Crossing was postponed until Wednesday.
The delay didn’t effect 18-year-old Timothy Hildebrand. The incoming Purdue golfer finished his final two holes at 2-under-par for a second round total of 4-under-par 68. Combined with his first-round score of 67, he carries a three-shot lead into the 36-hole finale.
Hildebrand will continue his golf career at Purdue this fall and was a member of the 2014-15 Indiana High School Athletic Association golf team state champion Westfield Shamrocks.
