CLAY CITY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) - A pep rally, a police escort, and a town painted with "Go Lady Eels" signs, it was a local send off meant for a softball team looking to make school history. Clay City's softball team currently has a 23-6 record and are on the cusp of doing what no team [.]
Jun. 12—Northfield's Addi Baker took over the Class A high school softball championship in the bottom of the fifth inning Friday night, putting the Norse on her back for a 3-1 win over Clay City. The Eels seemed to have the game in hand through five innings despite just a one-run lead (that might have been a lot more except for some outstanding defense by Northfield). And when Hailey Hofmann .
Jun. 11—First state championship in any team sport in Clay City High School history? Coming off the unforgettable COVID-19 game-less season of 2020? The No. 7-ranked Eels' softball team (22-6) will gladly accept that distinction, if it can defeat unranked Northfield (19-9) in the Class A state championship game at 5:30 p.m. Friday on Center Grove's field. The Class 3A state title matchup — .