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USI records first shutout of season in 0-0 draw at Austin Peay
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer picked up a gritty 0-0 draw on the road Thursday night against Austin Peay State University, posting the Screaming Eagles’ first shutout of the season.
Southern Indiana’s (0-6-2) second result of the season did not come easy, as the Eagles battled not only the Governors (2-3-2) on the field but also the elements with heavy downpours at times.
USI’s first opportunity came early at the 1:31 mark when sophomore midfielder Kerigan Kivisto fired a shot on goal but was saved by Austin Peay’s goalkeeper.
On the attacking end, USI had a couple of shots blocked and another shot on goal saved by Austin Peay during the first half of play.
Defensively, Southern Indiana’s backline unit was stellar, holding Austin Peay without a shot attempt in the first 45 minutes for the second consecutive meeting. USI also held the Govs without a shot in the first half in last year’s 2-0 home win.
The 0-0 deadlock in the rain continued into the start of the second half. Senior goalkeeper Zoe Lintner subbed in for redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Anna Markland at halftime. Lintner was quickly tested with a save in the first five minutes of the second half. USI’s defense continued to hold strong with multiple blocks.
As the aggression from both sides ramped up, the search for a goal also intensified. Southern Indiana’s attacking front quickly transitioned from the defensive half of the field to the offensive half.
The Screaming Eagles launched six shots in the last 12 minutes. Junior midfielder Emerson Grafton had three shots during that stretch including one off the crossbar at the under the eight-minute mark. Junior defender Brynn Quick also had a pair of attempts during the home stretch of the match.
Despite the stellar effort on both ends of the field and a strong defensive performance, the game ended the way it started, 0-0.
In goal, Lintner gloved four key saves in the second half, picking up where Markland left off to post a combined clean sheet.
Southern Indiana tallied 13 shots with five on goal. Quick had a team-high four shots, and Grafton had a team-best two shots on goal. Grafton and Kivisto each had three shot attempts.
Austin Peay finished with 11 shots and five on target.
Southern Indiana will look to build off the momentum from a solid performance on Thursday in its non-conference finale Sunday afternoon against Bellarmine University. Kickoff from Strassweg Field is at 1 p.m. Sunday.
The matchup against its former Great Lakes Valley Conference foe will be a redout. Fans are encouraged to wear red for Riley Hospital.
Aces women’s soccer draws with UT Martin on Senior Night
Aces women’s soccer draws with UT Martin on Senior Night
The Purple Aces had their best offensive performance of the season on Thursday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s soccer team picked up a point in its non-conference finale against the UT Martin Skyhawks.
The Purple Aces offense came alive Thursday night with a season-high 15 shots in a 1-1 draw against UT Martin. Freshman defender Emmy Brenner (Arlington, Tenn. / St. Benedict at Auburndale HS) scored the first goal of her collegiate career in the 64th minute to give UE a 1-0 lead midway through the second half. But the Skyhawks found the equalizer in the 81st minute for Evansville to only come away with a point in the final game of the non-conference portion of the season.
The Aces began the game hot on offense with four shots and three corner kicks in the first 10 minutes of the match. UE’s best chance to start the game came from freshman forward Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind. / Reitz HS) less than two minutes into the match. Johnson separated from her defender to challenge UT Martin goalkeeper Mac Titus on the right side.
The Skyhawks were able to counter on offense briefly, but Evansville took over momentum midway through the first half. The two teams spent the final 10 minutes of the half deadlocked, each getting two shots. The Aces headed into halftime with the statistical advantage, taking eight shots and five corner kicks in the first 45.
It was a slower start to the second half of the match as neither team found much momentum on offense. But after 15 minutes UE found its way back into the attacking third with three shots in three minutes. Evansville’s offensive attack led to Brenner’s first goal in the 64th minute. She headed the ball in off a cross from senior forward Hailey Autenrieb (Cincinnati / Seton HS) for Autenrieb’s second assist of the season.
The Aces held on to the lead for the next 16 minutes as the two teams battled end to end. But in the 81st minute, UT Martin found a brief opening from the middle of the penalty box tying the game up with a shot to the left side of the net. UE’s offense was able to get another close chance off in the 87th minute from sophomore midfielder Ella Hamner (Evansville, Ind. / Memorial HS). But the shot went just wide of the net and out of play for a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes of action.
Evansville will begin Missouri Valley Conference action next week. The Aces will travel down south to Belmont to start MVC play on Thursday, September 19th. Kick-off from Nashville next week is set for 6:30 p.m.
Women’s golf set for Cardinal Cup
Tournament hosted by Louisville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A busy opening week continues for the University of Evansville women’s golf team who will be taking part in the Cardinal Cup this weekend.
Hosted by the University of Louisville, the tournament runs Friday through Sunday at the UofL Golf Course. Par is 72 and the yardage is 6,374. The 54-hole event will feature 18 holes all three days. Evansville is one of 15 teams slated to participate.
Kate Petrova led the Purple Aces in the season-opening Redbird Invitational. A 3-over 75 in Monday’s final round saw her go 7-over for the weekend on her way to a tie for 14th place. Behind her was freshman Louise Standtke. Making her collegiate debut, Standtke registered a 227 while tying for 25th.
Finishing third for UE and tying for 49th in the final standings was Elizabeth Mercer. Her 6-over 78 gave her a final tally of 235. Fourth on the team was Mallory Russell. Her Monday round of 78 gave her a 3-round score of 237, putting her in a tie for 60th place. Jane Grankina and Trinity Dubbs had totals of 238 and 239, respectively.
As a team, the Aces came home in 10th place.
“IS IT TRUE” SEPTEMBER 13 2024
IS IT TRUE that there are several beliefs and ambitions within several of the ruling class of Evansville that make very little cognitive sense when all current things are considered?…one of those beliefs that are not validated by fact is that Evansville has a thriving and vibrant downtown and that there is a growing base of the population in downtown Evansville?…this has been asserted for more than a decade. Still, it, unfortunately, is not true or has made little or no difference?…before 2010, there was an effort to provide incentives to get people to move downtown with some success insofar as converting vacated and abandoned retail space into residential units?…the old JC Penney and the old DeJongs were both converted to condominiums and look pretty good?…there were several other properties that converted upstairs space into living quarters?… let’s examine some hard data on how population growth in downtown Evansville has progressed?
IS IT TRUE that between the years of 2012 and 2022 the population of downtown tracts in the City of Evansville decreased by a staggering 15.6%?…during that same 10-year period the population of non-downtown tracts increased a smidgeon by 0.2%?…the income of the people who remained in the downtown tracts increased by 10.5% during that decade and the non-downtown tract dwellers only increased by 8.6%?…that according to the CPI inflation calculator on the website of the United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the cumulative inflation rate from 2012 to 2022 was 27.4% meaning that Evansville is not even keeping up with half of the cost of living inside or outside the downtown area?…this may reflect the obsession with fun and games instead of activities that are of substance that create wealth and pay living wages?…with a downtown that is shrinking in population in spite of an abundance of construction and conversions, does it really make sense to aspire to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on riverfront lifestyle projects?
IS IT TRUE that recent FBI data puts Evansville, Indiana at the 22nd most violent crime-ridden city in the United States of America, with a violent crime rate of 8.15 per thousand residents?…that means that there are 21 more violent cities in the nation and list was headed by Memphis, Tennessee but included the legacy pain pits of Detroit, St. Louis, Cleveland, Baltimore, Kansas City and other large places that typically have terrible neighborhoods?…there were even 5 medium-sized cities that are more violent than Evansville is and our midwestern neighbors like Peoria, Dayton and Flint all are more violent?…this is not good company to keep if efforts to grow the population with higher earning people is the goal?
IS IT TRUE that, in the world of politics, maintaining and distributing timely information is one of the keys to success? …that we have been contacted by some local Republicans who are perplexed by the lack of information about precinct committee members (PCs) on the Vanderburgh GOP website? …that the website offers a link for downloading an outdated spreadsheet with PC contact information? …that the last date for adding a name to the spreadsheet was in 2021? …that there is a complete list of all of the PCs, including the new ones elected in the May primary, but the list is not being shared with party members?
IS IT TRUE that Vanderburgh County Republicans have not had a meeting or party-sanctioned gathering since the caucus last spring to select Marsha Abel Barnhart for interim County Clerk? …that PCs that were elected in the May primary have not had the opportunity to attend any official party gathering since taking office? …that many PCs are wondering when their party of choice will bring the members together.
IS IT TRUE that because of the negative vibes and personality conflicts the chair of the Vanderburgh County Democratic Party has predicted that Vanderburgh County could vote blue in this coming election as it did in 2008 for Barack Obama? … this is a developing story?
Poorly Managed Aurora Apartments Offered Easy Target for Nonprofit-Driven Migrant ‘Takeover’
Poorly Managed Aurora Apartments Offered Easy Target for Nonprofit-Driven Migrant ‘Takeover
Two publicly funded Denver nonprofits — ViVe Wellness and Organization Papagayo — chose to move thousands of Venezuelan migrants, including some members of the violent Tren de Aragua street gang, into run-down apartment complexes in nearby Aurora precisely because those buildings were poorly managed.
In an email to Aurora City councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky, obtained by National Review, Jessica Prosser, the director of Housing and Community Development for Aurora, says she learned that ViVe and Papagayo were moving migrants into Aurora through conversations with three city, state, and county offices, including the Colorado Office of New Americans (ONA) and the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). The state and local officials explained that three apartment complexes run by CBZ management were chosen to house the illegal immigrants because the property managers failed to do basic due diligence on their tenants.
“No housing quality inspections were completed to check for even basic life safety concerns prior to placing individuals in apartments,” Prosser writes.
She goes on to say the CBZ apartments were chosen because they “had lower rent, lack of consistency with providing leases, and more leniency with the number of people in each unit.”
View of the apartment complex (Screenshot via CBS Colorado/YouTube)
When reached for comment, Prosser referred NR to her communications department. They did not respond.
CBZ did not respond to a request for comment.
The nonprofits chose to unload the migrants in Aurora without asking permission from the city or coordinating with local officials in any way, Jurinsky told NR.
In February, Aurora reaffirmed their status as a non-sanctuary city and passed a resolution banning the transportation of migrants into city limits.
The resolution “demands that other municipalities and entities do not systematically transport migrants . . . to the city for temporary housing without the City first being given an opportunity to coordinate such assistance.”
‘That’s a Takeover’
Colorado governor Jared Polis and local progressives have tried to downplay the chaos and violence that’s descended on Aurora, pushing back on Mayor Mike Coffman’s claim that the CBZ apartments have been “taken over” by gangs. But, according to Cindy Romero, who used to live at the Edge apartments, that’s exactly what’s happened.
“They want to say there’s no takeover. I don’t know what your definition of ‘takeover’ is, but there were no managers, no owners, the housekeepers were being harassed, and these guys changed the locks to the outside of buildings.”
“I saw them breaking down doors and taking pictures, then showing the apartments to different families like they were real-estate agents.”
According to the same email, ViVe and Papagayo worked together to place “many” individuals and migrant families in the apartments dating back to the spring of 2023 and provided, in some cases, the deposit and three months’ rent. The two nonprofits had placed 8,000 Venezuelan migrants across 2,000 leases in Aurora as of April, according to the Colorado Sun, though it’s unclear exactly how many of those ended up in CBZ buildings.
“That’s a takeover.”
FOOTNOTE: THE City-County Observer posted this article without bias or editing.
BREAKING NEWS: Social Media Threats of School Violence
The Evansville Police Department, along with all local school entities and law enforcement agencies, is aware of the recent threats of school violence that have been circulating nationally and locally on social media. As screenshots and “snapchats” get forwarded it becomes difficult to locate the origin of the “post” or statement, but numerous states and schools have been named in these threats.
The Evansville Police Department understands the seriousness of any type of threat to our schools, even though it may be vague and trending across the country on social media, we want the community to know that we are aware and taking necessary precautions.
EPD has increased our police presence in and around our schools and are vigilant in protecting our community. To ensure safety in our schools we are asking for parents to talk to their children about the importance of social media responsibility and accountability. Please monitor your child’s social media and discuss the dangers-and potential consequences-of posting, and spreading, serious statements such as threatening gun violence in our schools.
Thank you for partnering with us to help keep our community safe.
Explore Evansville Welcomes Special Olympics Indiana Cornhole Tournament
Explore Evansville Welcomes Special Olympics Indiana Cornhole Tournament
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Evansville, IN – September 11, 2024 – Explore Evansville is excited to host the upcoming Special Olympics Indiana Cornhole Sectional 10 Tournament, set to take place on Saturday, September 14 at Goebel Soccer Complex. This event, organized by Special Olympics Indiana, is the first of its kind, and brings together athletes from across the state for a day of friendly competition, sportsmanship, and community.
The tournament is an opportunity for athletes of all abilities to showcase their cornhole skills while enjoying the camaraderie and support of their peers, families, and fans. The event will feature 66 teams of two in varying divisions with athletes vying for advancement to the State Tournament. Spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer on the athletes as they compete for the championship.
“Partnering with Explore Evansville to plan this Sectional has been an awesome experience,” said Connie King, Sectional 10 Director. “I believe the coaches and parents will be very impressed with the fantastic venue, and our athletes will take great pride in showing us their competitive skills.”
The Special Olympics Indiana Cornhole 10 Tournament is part of a larger initiative to promote sports and inclusion across the state. By participating in events like this, athletes gain confidence, build friendships, and develop skills that extend beyond the playing field.
What: Special Olympics Indiana – Cornhole Sectional 10
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9AM – 11:30AM
Where: Goebel Soccer Complex (6800 N. Green River Rd., Evansville)