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04/11/2024

Patriots get scare, but tackle Alices in sectional semis

(SECTIONAL) HERITAGE HILLS 34, VIN. LINCOLN 14

Halloween was October 31st. But the Heritage Hills football team got a bit of a scare against Vincennes Lincoln a day later in their post-season matchup.

The No. 2 ranked Patriots had to overcome a halftime deficit before eventually tackling the visiting Alices 34-14 in the Class 3A, Sectional 32 semifinals last Friday night in Lincoln City.

Heritage Hills coach Todd Wilkerson said it was more about Vincennes Lincoln’s solid play in the first half rather than overlooking them as the reason his squad trailed at the break.
“The message all week was that we had to be focused. It was a very emotional win against Gibson Southern, but I don’t think it was a letdown. I think Vincennes just played a really good half,” explained the Patriot boss. “They were a pretty solid team. Their losses were against a lot of good teams [Memorial, Castle, Mater Dei, Reitz, North and Jasper]. It just took us a while to adjust to their scheme.”

The full scoop is in this week's edition of the Spencer County Leader.

Storyt by Brian Bohne
Photos by Sierra Bruggeman

04/11/2024

Charles Leslie Vickers, 62, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital

04/11/2024

Happy National Candy Day!

What's your favorite candy? Let us know in the comments!

02/11/2024

DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK AN HOUR!

Tomorrow marks the end of Daylight Savings Time, so that means it's time to "Fall Back" an hour!

01/11/2024

Bonnie June Whitaker Hamm, 78, of Jeffersonville, passed away surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her home on October 26, 2024.

01/11/2024

The Santa Claus, Indiana, Post Office selected the special 2024 picture postmark for the upcoming holiday season

01/11/2024

Happy Día de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead)!

Día de los Mu***os is a two-day holiday that is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, and is celebrated as a joyous reunion between the living and dead. Families create special personalized altars at a departed member's gravestone decorated with marigolds, photos of the departed family member being honored, and the departed member's favorite foods and drinks.

The offerings and prayers are believed to bridge a connection between the living and the land of the dead, and give the departed family member an opportunity to join in on the celebration with their living family!

01/11/2024

DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK AN HOUR!

Sunday, November 3 marks the end of Daylight Savings Time, so that means it's time to "Fall Back" an hour!

31/10/2024

30/10/2024

Frances A. Knies, 86, of Celestine, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.

30/10/2024

Spencer County residents got a chance to hear from some of the local candidates on the ballot this year Tuesday night, October 22

30/10/2024

Dementia Friendly Spencer County hosted its third annual Salad Lunch & Learn and Vendor Fair Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church

30/10/2024

Anna Marie Bauer, 63, of Chrisney, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Anna was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on November 15, 1960,

30/10/2024

The Mariah Hill Conservation Club hosted a Halloween party for local kids Thursday evening, giving them a chance to try out their costumes

30/10/2024

Happy National Candy Corn Day!

Celebrate today by going out and enjoying some delicious Candy Corn!

29/10/2024

Happy National Cat Day!

Celebrate by sharing a picture of your feline friend in the comments down below!

28/10/2024

Despite first half flurry, Rebels fall to Rangers in sectional

FOREST PARK 36, SOUTH SPENCER 21 (SECTIONAL)

Forget about the L.A. Dodgers. Forget about the N.Y. Yankees. Forget about Game 1 of the World Series. For fans of Indiana high school football, the Fall Classic took a back seat to the start of the prep playoffs.

And South Spencer certainly gave their fans something to cheer about in their post-season opener against Forest Park. Especially in the first half. The Rebels came out determined and built an 11-point halftime lead but couldn’t hang out, eventually dropping a 36-21 decision to the host Rangers in the opening round of the Class 1A, Sectional 48 Tournament last Friday night in Ferdinand.

“I don’t think I’ve had a group that committed themselves to the weight room the way this bunch did in a long time, and it showed,” concluded Rebel coach Jeff Daming. “We were able to withstand some of those larger schools that we play and when we got to some of the schools our size, then we competed well. As the season went on, I thought we made improvements and got better. That’s all you can ask out of your kids. I’m so proud of them.”

*Read more in this week's edition of the Spencer County Leader*

Story by Brian Bohne
Photos by Sierra Bruggeman

28/10/2024

Janice Lorene Wahl, 81, of Dale, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery.

28/10/2024

Happy National Chocolate Day!

Go out and celebrate by treating yourself to some chocolate! Also, let us know if the comments what your favorite kind of chocolate is that you love to enjoy!

23/10/2024

Sole Meunière ~ For Dinner, we're enjoying a delicious French classic: Sole Meunière. While this dish is typically made with sole or flounder filets,

23/10/2024

Pan Bagnat ~ Next up, we’re traveling to the city of Nice to enjoy a delicious French sandwich for lunch: Pan Bagnat.

23/10/2024

Cheddar-Butternut Squash Clafoutis ~ Today on our culinary world tour, we’re traveling to the elegant country of France

23/10/2024

Santa Claus Museum & Village had some helping hands last Wednesday. Several seniors from Heritage Hills High School