Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
Tonight is the second round of high school football sectionals throughout the tri-state, and both Posey County teams are in action this evening. The North Posey Vikings are at the Paoli Rams at 6:30 PM. North Posey is 9-1 and Paoli is 7-3. You can listen to the game on the radio with Jordan Fisher and Chris Morlan on 98.9 FM WPIW and online at poseycountyradio.com.
Mt. Vernon Football is at home vs Mater Dei at 7:00 PM. Mt. Vernon is 3-7 and Mater Dei is 8-2. Chirs Cooke and Allen Buck have the radio broadcast on 106.7 FM WMVI and online at poseycountyradio.com.
North Posey Volleyball continues their postseason push tomorrow in semi-state. The Vikings play at 11:00 AM Central Time tomorrow vs Heritage Christian at Bedford North Lawrence High School. North Posey has won seven-straight matches and are 22-7 on the season. Heritage Christian is 20-9. The winner of the match will play the winner of Indianapolis Scecina vs Trinity Lutheran in the semi-state championship tomorrow night at 6:00 PM Central Time.
Posey County Sheriff Thomas Latham formally announced his resignation on Wednesday. In a press release, the sheriff’s department says Latham’s resignation will take effect November 1st. The department says more information about the transition of leadership within the sheriff’s office will be released as it becomes available.
The Poseyville Carnegie Public Library is inviting families to take part in a special community event tomorrow. The “Find the Fugitive” event will take place at the Poseyville Community Center, located at 60 North Church Street, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Organizers say the event will take place rain or shine, with food available throughout the evening. Several food vendors will be on hand. The event will also feature family-friendly activities, including face painting from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and a movie for children. Organizers are encouraging families to come out tomorrow evening, enjoy the food and activities, and take part in the community fun.
Last night in local college sports, Evansville Men’s Basketball won their final exhibition game vs Wabash, 73-41. Makuei Riek led UE with 13 points, and Caden Symons had a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. The Purple Aces begin their regular season on Monday at home vs IU-Kokomo.
From the NBA, the Indiana Pacers are in Miami tonight to battle the Heat at 7:00 PM. The Pacers are 2-3 overall.