South Ripley to unveil new baseball field with two upcoming events

(VERSAILLES, Ind.) – A ribbon cutting will be held for the newly-upgraded baseball field on Thursday. 

The school was selected by St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the Reds Community Fund for a major upgrade to the baseball facility. 

The ribbon cutting will be held at 5 p.m. prior to the start of the first baseball game of the season. 

There will also be a Field Dedication Ceremony at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.

It will take place prior to South Ripley’s game against Rising Sun and will feature a baseball and softball doubleheader on the new field, highlighting one of the project’s unique features: the ability to accommodate both sports through the use of a portable mound, portable fencing, and adjustable base configurations.

“These renovations reflect the strength of our community and the shared commitment to providing outstanding opportunities for our student-athletes,” said South Ripley Superintendent Rob Moorhead. “We are grateful to all of our partners who made this project a reality and invite the community to celebrate with us.”

Signage recognizing sponsors will be installed around the facility in the coming weeks, and a Brick Garden near the press box will honor individual contributors to the project.

The renovation project was made possible through the generous support of numerous partners and sponsors. Lead support was provided by the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, the Tyson Versailles Fund, and South Ripley Community Schools.  Major contributions were also received from the Duke Energy Foundation, Ivy Tech Community College, Rising Sun Regional Foundation, and the Ripley County Community Foundation.

Special guests from St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the Cincinnati Reds organization, including mascots Rosie Red and Gapper, are expected to attend the April 22 dedication ceremony.