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Lady Raiders win, JCD boys second at Great Pumpkin Inv.

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Osgood Journal, October 1, 2019

Above, JCD’s Damon Hughes crosses the finish line first in the boys race. Below left, JCD’s Joshua Pohle crosses the finish in fourth place. Below right, SR’s Lanie Nicholson took the race lead from the start and never looked back on her way to victory. SR’s Emily Campbell and JCD’s Cloey Simon can also be seen behind Nicholson.

The South Ripley Lady Raiders took top team honors at their home course on Thursday, September 24 for the annual Great Pumpkin Invitational. The green

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SR’s Keyes named “Best in the Desert” over summer

Versailles Republican, September 26, 2019

ATV racer Daulton Keyes with his partner, Dylan Walraven, and Glenn Walraven pictured at the Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno race in August.

Avery PerkinsonStudent CorrespondentThe Best In The Desert series Vegas to Reno race, at 550 miles, is the longest offroad race in the United States. One

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Eagles soccer retain “Coach Mo” trophy in rivalry against SR

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Osgood Journal, September 24, 2019

Members of the Jac-Cen-Del varsity soccer team posed after their win over South Ripley with Coach Matt Obendorf’s children, Lauren and Ben Obendorf, and his niece, Reese Obendorf, who presented the memorial “Coach Mo” trophy to the Eagles. The traveling trophy is on the line in games between the two county rivals and remembers Matt Obendorf, former varsity soccer coach at South Ripley who passed away due to cancer in 2009.

The Jac-Cen-Del soccer team added one win and one tie in two games versus county and conference opponents last week.On Monday, September 16, the Eagles

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Despite loss, Milan football community supports team in Indy

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Versailles Republican, September 12, 2019

$The Milan community brought a great crowd to cheer on the Indians at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, September 7. Many in attendance expressed joy at seeing the massive complex for the first time and loved being able to sit down low for a fraction of the price of a pro game.$

The final score didn’t turn out the way Milan football fans hoped, but the community showed up in force to support their Indians as the

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South Ripley among 14 Indiana schools to receive national recognition from Special Olympics

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Osgood Journal, September 3, 2019

South Ripley Jr./Sr. High School students gathered together in this Oct. 30, 2018 photo for being awarded their Champions Together banner for 2017-18. Now, the school is being recognized nationally for their inclusion efforts.

Detailed in a recent release from Special Olympics North America, South Ripley High School is among 14 Indiana schools to receive a national banner of

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The tribe is ready for gridiron battle

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Versailles Republican, August 15, 2019

Varsity players: Adam Norman, Brayden Rohrig, Logan Nudds, Riley Johnson, Trayton Robbins, Chris Phillips, Peyton Wert, Carsyn Ascherman, Landon Harrison, Parker Lewis, Josiah Combs, Brycon Burgan, Trent Burdette, Peyton Cavins, Braison Goodpaster, Killian Budd, Brady Werner, Tim Jutzi, Layne Harrison, Logan Reed, Gavin Hoog, Adrian Lomeli, Nolan Ryan, Alex Wenger, Cole Steele, Aaron Harrison, Alec Barker, Quenten Strassell, Nick Miller, Caiden Yorn, Dakota Sams, Zach Hauser, Cody Sykes, Connor Getz, Matt Hall, Braylon Nudds, Keegan McKinsey, Seth Webb, Cody Simms, Kaylb Lane, Michael Klein, Isaac Tibbits, Hunter Merida, Chandler Reatherford, Jacob Bouck, Ethan Kaulig, Matt Schmitt, Graden Taylor, Tanner Prather, Ethan Moore, and Austin Klein. Varsity coaching staff: Ryan Langferman (head coach), Kyle Sabol, Bryan Beeler, Jeff Sharp, Randy Combs, Mike Brandes, Tony Pennington, and Blane Beck. Managers: Melissa Frankenberry, Erica Johnson, Haley McKeown, and Olivia Kaulig. Supporting cast (not pictured): Videographers: Coy Burkhart, Landon Burkhart, and Nathan Voss. Statisticians: Brad Voss, Mason Green, Trenton Langferman. Ball boys: Grant and Beckett Langferman. Bus drivers: Linda Rohrig and Susie Starkey. Middle school coaching staff: David Helseth, Ethan Voss, Coy Burkhart, Matt McKeown, and Jim Betz. Athletic Trainer: Robbie Kippler. Cheer coach: Krisha Robbins. Cheerleaders: Madison Schmidt, Avery Robbins, Olivia Davis, Lauren Werner, Abbey Knowlton, Riley Clark, Payton Bledsoe, Madison Cavins, Autumn Dunn, Erica Karn, Amanda Peckham, and Madison Welch. Athletic director: John Prifogle.

The Milan Indians varsity football team, under the direction of Head Coach Ryan Langferman, is eager to test their mettle against area teams this fall.

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Bradshaw, Oesterling represent Ripley County at North-South All-Star series

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Osgood Journal, June 25, 2019

South All-Star Coach David Bradshaw visits the mound to facilitate a pitching switch in the top of the third inning of the final game of the series. With several pitchers selected for each team, changes occurred every few innings.

2019 Batesville graduate Lane Oesterling, center, gives high-fives to his South All-Stars teammates as they enter the dugout after playing defense. Oesterling pitched the final

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Indiana Area 1 4-H Horse and Pony Show held at Ripley County Fairgrounds on June 8 and 9

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Versailles Republican, June 20, 2019

The Ripley County Wranglers were well represented at the show. Top to bottom - Emily Campbell and Dexter, Sierra Lack and Miss B, Michaela Whaley and Miss Docs Deluxe, and Caity Polak and Bug.

Back again in 2019, the popular Area 1 4-H Horse and Pony Show took place at the Ripley County Fairgrounds over the weekend of June

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JCD’s Bradshaw to coach Indiana’s South All-Star baseball team

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Versailles Republican, June 13, 2019

Jac-Cen-Del Head Coach David Bradshaw, pictured center, talks with JCD Assistant Coach Daniel Leonetti and baserunner Kobe Darnold during a 2019 regular season game in Osgood.

Jac-Cen-Del Eagles head baseball coach David Bradshaw has been selected to coach Team South in the annual North-South All-Star Series organized by the Indiana High

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Matt Riehle and Megan Cole represent schools at state finals

Jared D. Rogers, Assistant Editor | Versailles Republican, June 6, 2019

Milan junior Matt Riehle competes in the 400 meter dash at the Robert C. Haugh Track & Field Complex, Indiana University, Bloomington, where the IHSAA State Finals were hosted. The boys events were held on Friday, May 31.

South Ripley’s Megan Cole runs in a pack of fellow 3200 meter competitors on Saturday, June 1, also at IU Bloomington’s track & field complex.

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