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The North Posey Vikings Regional Football game is tonight at Triton Central at 7:00 PM. Both teams are 11-1 on the year. If you are unable to make the trip, we will have you covered here on Posey County Radio. Jordan Fisher and Chris Morlan will have the radio call on 98.9 FM WPIW, 106.7 FM WMVI, and online at poseycountyradio.com. Their pregame show will start at 6:45 PM and you can also hear this week’s North Posey Football Coaches Show again at 6:15 PM.
Other tri-state teams playing in the Regional this evening includes a Class 5A matchup with North at Bloomington South at 6:30 PM. The Huskies are 8-3 and Bloomington South is 10-1. In Class 4A, the Memorial Tigers welcomes #1 East Central at 6:30 PM. That game will be played at Enlow Field. Memorial is 9-3 and East Central is 12-0. In Class 3A, #7 Heritage Hills is on the road to face Batesville at 7:00 PM. Both teams are 11-1. Then tomorrow at 2:00 PM in Class 3A, #6 Gibson Southern heads to #8 Tri-West. Gibson Southern is 10-2 and Tri-West is 11-1.
North Posey High School says they will be dismissing early from school today at 1:00 PM. Any High School student not leaving at 1:00 PM will have supervision in the auditorium and ride the buses at 3:00 PM. In a release, the school says they are very excited for the recent success of the junior high and high school Spell Bowl Teams advancing to state, as well as the Football team playing in the Regional. The release says that they don’t normally dismiss school for after school events, but the lack of personnel made it a challenge. Again, this is for High School students only. North Elementary, South Terrace, and North Posey Junior High will operate on a normal schedule. Buses will also operate on a normal schedule today.
Mount Vernon High School Theater students are inviting the community to join them in Grover's Corner. The theater department will debut their production of "Our Town" this weekend. The play takes place in the early 1900's and includes themes of life, love, marriage, and death. There is a show tonight at 7:00 PM, and Saturday at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
The Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon announced a significant increase in the starting salary for educators of their district. According to a press release, new educators joining their district will commence at a starting salary of $50,000, adding $10,000 above the state requirement. MSD of Mount Vernon officials say they firmly believe in compensating their educators at the level that truly reflects their expertise, dedication, and the influence they have on the community’s youth. With this raise, MSD of Mount Vernon says it not only sets a benchmark for schools in the region, but also sends a clear message about the premium they place in quality education. Officials say the future of their children and the broader Mount Vernon community is brighter when they invest in the individuals who mold students’ minds, dreams and aspirations.
Sports from last night…in High School Girls Basketball…Mt. Vernon lost at home against Tell City, 53-29. The Lady Wildcats fall to 0-2 on the season. North Posey fell at home in their season opening game against Gibson Southern, 61-25.
In local college action…USI Men’s Basketball fell at #4 Michigan State, 74-51. Jordan Tillmon had 10 points to pace the Screaming Eagles. USI shot just 31% from the field. They are now 0-2 and will have their home opener on Sunday at 3:30 PM against Chicago State.
Evansville Men’s Basketball hammered the UHSP Eutectics at home, 116-46. The Aces are now 2-0 on the year and will travel to Southeast Missouri State for their next game on Wednesday.
From professional sports last night, in the NFL on Thursday Night Football to kickoff Week 10…the Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers at home, 16-13. The Bears improve to 3-7 on the year.
In the NBA…the Indiana Pacers won their 3rd-straight game as they topped the Milwaukee Bucks at home, 126-124. Tyrese Haliburton had 29 points and 10 assists. Bennedict Mathurin poured in 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Myler Turner chipped in with 21 points as well. The Pacers improve to 6-3 and will play at Philadelphia on Sunday.
Local News: Friday May 17th 2024