Home of the Eagles - Rigel Gym - Seating Capacity: 2370 - Constructed in 1958 -
Renovated in 2003 and officially named Harold Rigel Gymnasium.
Austin Eagles Home Court records
The Eagles moved in to the gym they are playing in now during the 1958-59 season. The gym was officially named “Harold Rigel Gymnasium” in 2003.
The Gym was renovated in 1987 removing a south wall for more seating and the lobby was renovated in 2003.
First game played at the Austin "Boys Gym" was November 1st, 1958. Austin beat Saluda 78-46
Harold Rigel Gymnasium Records (1958-2009)
Seating: 2,370
Austin Eagles Won-Lost Record at Rigel Gym
Won 300 Lost 202
Most Consecutive Wins at Home: 15 – 1998 & 1999 seasons
Most Points by Austin Eagles at Home
Points – Opponent – Season – Coach - Game Score
111 – Lexington – 1962 – Stan Weber - (111-31)
108 – Scottsburg – 1999 – Jeff Embrey - (108-101)
106 – Clarksville – 1970 – Jim Whitaker - (106-83)
104 – Medora – 1976 – Dale Crafton - (104-55)
103 – Clarksville – 1972 – Jim Whitaker - (103-72)
Largest Winning Margin at Home
80 – Points vs. Lexington in 1962 (111-31)
Most Points by Austin Eagles Player at Home
Points – Player - Opponent – Season –
55 – Anthony Winchester – Paoli – 2002
44 – Jimmie Robison – Scottsburg – 1966
41 – James Bush – Henryville – 1962
40 – Anthony Winchester – Graceland Christian – 2002
39 – Charlie Brandenburg – Brownstown – 1965
38 – Mark Lueking – Jennings County – 1991
Most Points by Visiting Team
103 – Scottsburg in 1994 – (68-103)
102 – Scottsburg in 1995 – (73-102)
101 – Scottsburg in 1991 – (108-101)
100 – Scottsburg in 1968 – (46-100)
*Scottsburg is only visiting team to score 100 or more points at Austin
Most Points by Visiting Player at Austin
47 – Shannon Arthur – New Washington – 1990
Largest Losing Margin at Home
54 vs. Scottsburg in 1968 (46-100)
54 vs. Scottsburg in 1997 (40-94)
