Clay City Softball captures second semi-state title
Karlee Smith homered for the Eels. Lizzy Sinders pitched a complete-game two-hit shutout in the circle.
Clay City will face North Newton in the 1A State Finals. The game will be at 5:30 p.m. ET on June 13th at Purdue University.
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