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Aces set to kick off 2019 season on Friday
Evansville heads to Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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With their first weekend of play at the Puerto Rico Clasico canceled due to Hurrican Dorian, the University of Evansville volleyball team travels to Cape Girardeau, Mo. for the Redhawks Invitational.
The Opening Serve
– The Purple Aces open with Western Illinois on Friday at 10 a.m. and finish the day against Jackson State at 4:30 p.m.
– UE faces host Southeast Missouri State on Saturday in a 2 p.m. match
Taking it to a new level
– Senior Rachel Tam is coming off of one of the top seasons in program history as she recorded a total of 492 kills, an average of 4.21 per set
– Her total of 4.21 per frame saw her rank 31st in the country and third in the Missouri Valley Conference; her 492 kills finished with the same ranks
– With a tally of 538.5 points, she finished the year 34th in the NCAA and third in the league
Trending Upward
– At the end of the 2018 campaign, the Purple Aces were playing some of the best volleyball in the MVC
– Despite five losses in the last seven matches, UE forced four of those contests to go five sets
– On November 16, 2018, Evansville picked up its second-ever win over UNI, earning a 3-2 win inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse
– The Aces clinched the win with a 15-9 decision in the fifth and decisive frame
All-Freshman Performer
– Alondra Vazquez enjoyed a nice 2018 campaign that culminated in her being named to the MVC All-Freshman Team
– She tallied 2.56 kills per set while contributing 3.08 digs per game; both ranked third on the UE team
– Vazquez missed the opening portion of the season, but bounced back in a big way, registering at least eight kills in each match from October 5 through the end of the season
– Her top effort came in one of the biggest victories in program history as she totaled 25 kills and 25 digs in the win over Northern Iowa; both were career highs
Scouting the Opponents
– Evansville opens against the Leathernecks on Friday morning in a 10 a.m. contest
– This marks the fourth meeting over the last five seasons between the programs; Evansville is a perfect 3-0, picking up 3-2 wins over WIU in each of the last two seasons in Macomb, Ill.
– Western Illinois went 1-2 in the Starkvegas Classic as they swept Mississippi Valley State in the opener before falling to Chattanooga and Mississippi State
– Jackson State got off to a 3-0 start at the SWAC/MEAC Tournament in Montgomery, Ala.
– After earning a 3-1 win over Delaware State in their first match, the Tigers swept South Carolina State and held on for a 3-2 win over Florida A&M
– Evansville faced JSU in the 2015 Dunn Hospitality Tournament, picking up a 3-0 win
– Southeast Missouri State went 1-2 in their first tournament – the Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational in Springfield, Mo.
– The Redhawks dropped a hard-fought 3-2 match against DePaul, falling 15-13 in the fifth set, before earning a 3-1 win over Jacksonville
– SEMO finished the weekend with a 3-1 loss to host Missouri State
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Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Meeting
The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2019, in the John H. Schroeder Conference Centre at the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN. The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion of one or more of the following: collective bargaining, (2)(A); initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (2)(B); purchase or lease of property, (2)(D); for discussion of the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems (3); and job performance evaluation of individual employees, (9); to train school board members with an outside consultant about the performance of the role of the members as public officials (11).
The regular meeting of the School Board will follow at 5:30 p.m. in the EVSC Board Room, same address.
Now Hiring: INDOT Hosts Statewide Hiring Fair September 17
Agency recruiting for more than 100 winter seasonal and full-time opportunities
 The Indiana Department of Transportation is hosting a statewide hiring fair on Tuesday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (all times local) at eleven locations around the state to recruit candidates for more than 100 winter seasonal positions and full-time opportunities. Winter seasonal positions run from November through March with a starting pay of $16 per hour. INDOT is offering $250 sign on and $500 retention bonuses for eligible candidates.
Visit www.indotjobs.com to find hiring fair locations, view open positions, and learn more about INDOT careers. Candidates are encouraged to apply online prior to September 17, but not required. Walk ins are welcome. Candidates applying online or attending the hiring fair should have proof of commercial driver’s license (CDL). High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate is preferred, but not required. |
INDOT Statewide Hiring Fair — Tuesday, September 17 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (all times local)
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Over the past 100 years, INDOT has transformed the state of Indiana into the Crossroads of America we know today. With six district offices and 3,500 employees, the agency is responsible for constructing and maintaining more than 29,000 lane miles of highways, more than 5,700 bridges, and supporting 4,500 rail miles and 117 airports across the state. Indiana once again ranked #1 in the U.S. for infrastructure in CNBC’s 2019 “America’s Top States for Business†ranking. Learn more about INDOT at in.gov/indot.
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Ruth Ellen Grill
Ruth Ellen Grill, 90, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Woodmont Health Campus in Boonville, Indiana. She was born June 30, 1929, in Newtonville, Indiana, to the late Geneva and George Byrne.
Ruth attended Chrisney High School and graduated with the class of 1948 and retired from Windsor Plastics (Guardian Automotive) in 1991 as a parts inspector. She was a member of Hatfield United Methodist church. Ruth enjoyed gardening, watching classic and western movies, and laughing with her family. She was definitely a giver, not a taker, as she offered help to anyone in need and will be remembered as a beautiful lady with a heart of gold.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald (Bud) Grill, after 47 years of marriage; stepson Tony Grill (Becky); two step-grandchildren, Matt Grill and Paul Grill; four step great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by five siblings, Bernard Byrne (Mary K), Beulah Jessee (Charlie), Garland Earl Byrne, Lois Meyer (Leroy), and Helen Wehr (Herman).
The family would like to thank Woodmont Health Campus and Heart to Heart Hospice for the numerous staff members who provided excellent care for Ruth.
Memorial donations can be made to Heart to Heart Hospice or Hatfield United Methodist Church.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. September 9, 2019, with Pastors Julie Pimlot and Matt Harmon officiating. Final resting place will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. September 9, 2019 at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville.
Koehler Funeral Home of Boonville, Indiana is entrusted with care.
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Orleans Man Arrested for Fleeing Police and for Auto Theft
Gibson County – Yesterday at approximately 6:00 p.m., Trooper Chase Eaton was patrolling SR 57 near College Street in Oakland City when he observed a white 2003 Ford F150 pickup truck matching the description of a stolen vehicle reported earlier in Warrick County. The owner of the stolen vehicle also reported he had left a .22 caliber rifle inside his truck. Trooper Eaton checked the license plate and was able to confirm the vehicle was reported stolen. When the driver of the pickup truck turned south onto North Main Street in Oakland City Trooper Eaton attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver accelerated to a high rate of speed traveling on several different city streets before driving west on SR 64. The driver then drove south onto Franklin Street passing Wood Memorial High School before leaving the city limits and driving east on CR 200 South. The driver continued east at speeds in excess of 85 mph before driving north into a disked field approximately a quarter of a mile west of CR 1300 East. Trooper Eaton continued to chase the vehicle through the field for approximately ¼ mile until the driver crossed CR 1300 East and continued driving into a bean field. Trooper Eaton stayed on CR 1300 East while Gibson County Deputy Loesch and Oakland City Police Chief Tim Gaines continued pursuing the vehicle through the bean field with their SUV patrol vehicles. The driver of the pickup truck continued traveling north through the bean field for approximately ½ mile to CR 150 South where he attempted to enter a cornfield, but came to a stop after getting stuck. The driver, who was identified as Brandon Pool, 29, of Orleans, was arrested without further incident. Further investigation revealed Pool had three outstanding warrants out of Lawrence County Indiana. Pool was taken to the Gibson County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges:
- Brandon Pool, 29, Orleans, IN
- Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Class 6 Felony
- Theft (Firearm), Class 6 Felony
- Reckless Driving, Class B Misdemeanor
- Â Auto Theft, Class 6 Felony
Arresting Officer: Trooper Chase Eaton, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agencies: Gibson County Sheriff’s Department and Oakland City Police
Otters comeback falls short; Rascals up 2-0 in FLDS
The early part of the game Wednesday had limited offense and a battle on the mound between Evansville starter Tyler Beardsley and River City starter Taylor Ahearn.
Both offenses were kept in check, as it was a scoreless game through the first three innings.
After allowing a leadoff single in the bottom of the first inning, Beardsley cruised through the first three innings, retiring nine in a row.
The Otters had their opportunity to score the game’s first run with the bases loaded in the top of the second inning, but Ahearn got David Cronin to ground out to get out of the jam.
In the bottom of the fourth with one out, the Rascals were able to strike first.
Following three straight singles and a strikeout for the second out, first baseman Zach Lavy came through with a two-RBI double to score Braxton Martinez and Trevor Achenbach, giving the Rascals a 2-0 lead.
In the bottom of the fifth, the Rascals led off with back-to-back hits.
After a two-home run night on Tuesday, Nolan Meadows came through again for River City with runners on the corners. Meadows hit a two-RBI double, pushing his RBI total in the series to six, and extending the Rascals’ lead to four.
In the top of the sixth, the Otters had the bases loaded once again, but Rascals reliever Andrew Vernon ended the threat with a strikeout and a fielder’s choice putout.
Rascals starting pitcher Taylor Ahearn threw five shutout innings, allowing only two hits and striking out five. He earned the win.
Beardsley started the bottom of the sixth, recording a strikeout to Kameron Esthay.
After Lavy reached on an error and Tanner Murphy singled, the Otters right hander was relieved for Drew Beyer. Displaying some frustration, Beardsley was ejected from the game on his way back to the Otters’ dugout. Otters manager Andy McCauley would also get ejected from the game.
Beardsley finished with nine strikeouts in 5.1 innings pitched, allowing four runs on nine hits. He was given the loss.
Beyer went on to toss 1.1 scoreless innings in relief of Beardsley with four strikeouts, keeping the Otters in the game.
The Otters had the bases loaded with two outs in the top of the seventh and were able to capitalize with their third bases-loaded opportunity in the game.
Dakota Phillips was able to work an RBI walk to score Ryan Long, giving the Otters their first run of the game off Rascals reliever Anthony Herrera.
Rob Calabrese followed by lacing a two-RBI double down the left field line, giving the Otters a fighter’s chance down 4-3.
Cam Opp entered as the Otters’ third pitcher of the game, going 1.1 innings scoreless, and striking out two.
The Otters’ pitching staff recorded 15 strikeouts in the game.
The Otters loaded the bases again in the top of the eighth with one out.
Elijah MacNamee hit a bullet to Kameron Esthay in right field that was caught for the second out. Esthay then doubled up Tanner Wetrich on a throw to home plate, allowing the catcher Murphy to prevent Wetrich from scoring the tying run.
The Otters had one last opportunity in the top of the ninth, as the momentum appeared to swing in the Otters’ favor.
With one out and Rascals closer Jason Zgardowski on the mound, Dakota Phillips poked a double over the head of Braxton Martinez to left field, giving the Otters the tying run in scoring position. Phillips was replaced for Jack Meggs as a pinch runner.
Two batters later, Hunter Cullen worked a two-out walk, sending Wetrich to the plate with the tying and go-ahead runs on base, but Wetrich would strike out to end the game.
Zgardowski earned a two-inning save, his first of the postseason and the 13th of the year.
The Otters will look to turn the tide when they return to Bosse Field Friday for the third game of the FLDS, sending Jake Welch to the mound.
First pitch from Bosse Field Friday will be at 6:35 p.m.