SCOTTSBURG WARRIORS SET FOR HOLIDAY CHALLENGE AT THE CLAY CITY CLASSIC

The Scottsburg Warriors will close out 2025 with a quality early-week test, traveling to the Eel Dome for the 5th Annual Clay City Classic on December 29–30. Sponsored by Riddell National Bank, the two-day event brings together six programs from across the state for a fast-paced, pool-play format that should make for an exciting postseason-style atmosphere in late December.

Tournament Field and Format

This year’s Classic features six teams split into two three-team pools:

Pool A: North Vermillion, Owen Valley, Scottsburg

Pool B: North Central, North Putnam, Clay City

Each team will play two pool games on Day 1. Pool standings then determine the Day 2 matchups, with crossover games for 3rd place, 2nd place, and the championship.

That structure means every game matters from tip-off Monday morning—pool results directly decide who you face on Tuesday and what you’re playing for.

Day 1 Schedule (Monday, Dec. 29)

Pool play opens with a full slate of games, alternating between Pool A and Pool B matchups:

11:00 a.m. – Pool A Game 1: North Vermillion 55 - Owen Valley 35

12:30 p.m. – Pool B Game 2: North Putnam 43 - Clay City 41

2:00 p.m. – Pool A Game 3: Scottsburg 52 - North Vermillion 40

3:30 p.m. – Pool B Game 4: North Central 42 - North Putnam 40

5:00 p.m. – Pool A Game 5: Scottsburg 65- Owen Valley 36

6:30 p.m. – Pool B Game 6: Clay City 46 - North Central 42

Scottsburg’s path starts at 2:00 p.m. against North Vermillion, followed by a 5:00 p.m. matchup with Owen Valley. 

Day 2 Schedule (Tuesday, Dec. 30)

Tuesday’s games are determined by Monday’s pool standings:

4:00 p.m. – Game #7: Owen Valley 56 - North Central 46

5:30 p.m. – Game #8: Clay City 51 - North Vermillion 40

7:00 p.m. – Game #9 (Championship): Scottsburg 51 - North Putnam 31

Scottsburg fans should expect a competitive holiday showcase at the Eel Dome!