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Legion shooters currently lead at ISRPA State Match

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Versailles Republican, March 12, 2020

Versailles American Legion junior shooters compete in the prone round of competition at the ISRPA State Match at the X-Factor in Fort Wayne. Together, they bested their score from last year and set a new state record. Final results will be released after all participating teams finish shooting on Saturday, March 7.

The Versailles American Legion junior shooting team is currently in the lead at the multi-weekend Indiana State Rifle and Pistol Association (ISRPA) State Match.The Versailles …

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Raiders rain threes, ground Eagles 74-65

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Osgood Journal, March 3, 2020

All five of South Ripley’s seniors enjoyed playing together at the same time in the fourth quarter. From left is Connor McCarty, Sam Evans, Dakota Day, Eric Vickers, and Cory Ralston. Each young man received warm applause from the crowd upon exiting the game.

The South Ripley Raiders boys varsity basketball team unleashed a thunderstorm of three-pointers on the visiting Jac-Cen-Del Eagles on Friday, February 28 in Versailles, leading …

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Indians are conference champions

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Versailles Republican, February 27, 2020

Pictured from last week, junior Adam Norman led his team against Shawe on Tuesday night with 17 points, including 10 in the first quarter to help his team to a quick start. Junior Carsyn Ascherman backed up Norman with 16 points.

The Milan Indians finish their 2019-20 regular season with six victories and no losses against Ohio River Valley Conference opponents, earning them conference championship honors …

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Indians poised to claim ORVC

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Osgood Journal, February 25, 2020

Not only are they looking to claim conference honors, Milan’s 2019-20 team will also retain Ripley Publishing Company’s Pride trophy for another year. The Indians began the year with the hardware and kept it while defeating South Ripley 54-61 on January 24 and JCD over the weekend. The Pride trophy, born from the VIC Lion of day’s past, is on the line in all games between JCD, Milan, and SR.

The Milan Indians boys varsity basketball team is guaranteed at least a share of the 2019-20 Ohio River Valley Conference championship after defeating Jac-Cen-Del’s Eagles …

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County champs meet county champs

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Versailles Republican, February 20, 2020

Members of the Milan Indians 1960 Ripley County Tournament championship team joined this year’s championship team, the first since 1960, for a group photo.

Members of the Milan Indians 1960 Ripley County Tournament championship team joined this year’s championship team, the first since 1960, at Milan’s varsity game on …

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Milan wrestlers compete at IHSAA semi-state

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Osgood Journal, February 18, 2020

Milan Indians wrestlers Ashton Myers, Richard Condo, Shane Lonneman, and Brady Myers at New Castle High School for the IHSAA semistate last Saturday.

Four Milan varsity wrestlers concluded their 2019-20 season at the IHSAA semi-state hosted by New Castle High School on Saturday, February 15.Athletes from 61 schools …

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Milan’s Garrett Condo is regional champion

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Versailles Republican, February 13, 2020

Another week on top: Garrett Condo pinned both of his regional opponents to claim the 106-pound weight class title, just like he did in last week’s sectional competition. Condo, a senior, entered the regional with an impressive 41-2 season record.

Milan varsity wrestlers Garrett Condo, Ashton Myers, Shane Lonneman, and Brady Myers are headed to the IHSAA Semi-State round of the wrestling state tournament following …

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Fourth quarter comeback lifts Jac-Cen-Del over Waldron 40-36

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Osgood Journal, February 11, 2020

Saturday’s sectional final was tense until the end. Once the buzzer rang, there was a joyous release of emotion for the Lady Eagles. Above, team members Paige Ledford and Regan Carroll hug while Kadee Kuhn, Aundrea Cullen, Desiree Sparks, and Anna Hubbard rush to join them. In the background, Waldron’s fan base stands stunned by defeat.

The Jac-Cen-Del Lady Eagles are sectional champions for the 12th year in a row after defeating the Waldron Lady Mohawks 40-36 at Waldron on Saturday, …

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Indians wrestle their way to regional

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Versailles Republican, February 6, 2020

Milan’s Garrett Condo earned a spot atop the podium at the IHSAA sectional last weekend. Condo was the 106 pound champion at the Franklin County sectional, his second year in a row to win his class.

Milan’s wrestling team traveled to Franklin County High School on Saturday, February 1 for IHSAA sectional competition. The Indians earned a second place team finish …

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25-0 and only four more to go!

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Osgood Journal, February 4, 2020

Above, members of the 1970 team gather around their regional championship photograph at South Ripley High School on Saturday, February 1. From left to right is Janet (Ruble) Meyers, Libby (Williams) Bess, Mike “Big Joe” Havey, Paul Bess, Ron Linkmeyer, Danny Meisberger, “H2O Pete” Holcomb, Jack Parker, Steve Underwood, Joan (Ruble) Deal, Coach Dale Ricketts, Faye (Cook) Phillips, and George Daily.

That was the battle cry following a 74-65 South Ripley Raiders victory over Lawrenceburg on Saturday, March 7, 1970, to claim the IHSAA regional championship …

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