The Echo , the school newspaper encouraged all boys to participate. In 1911 baseball began in the spring and Clay City accepted a challenge from a strong Riley High School team. When the smoke of the battle cleared, Clay City emerged as victors, 10-1. Baseball and track continued intermittently for many years. No history of any Indiana High School would be complete without looking at the basketball program.
Clay City is no exception.
Hoosier Hysteria seems to afflict smaller schools more strongly. I think this is probably due to the closeness of the community and schools. The first games were played on an outdoor court west of the school building. Community events were also held in the building. This building served the school and the community until the 1956 construction of the present gym.