Tigers Win Thriller Over Indianola

The ADM Tigers punched their ticket to the Class 4A playoffs with a dramatic 35-31 comeback win over Indianola on Senior Night. The victory moved the Tigers to 7-1 overall and 4-0 in district play, guaranteeing them a spot in the postseason.

Indianola struck first with a quick touchdown iun the first quarter. ADM, however, responded with a long touchdown drive capped by a 61-yard rushing score by quarterback Hudson Shull, who was outstanding all night. The Tigers went into halftime up 21-20 but confident as they prepared for a second-half battle.

The third quarter saw Indianola with the lead to 31-28, but the Tigers continued to battle. In a pivotal moment early in the fourth quarter, Jon Hatchitt came up with a game-changing play that shifted the momentum. Hatchitt intercepted an Indianola pass and returned it for a touchdown, giving ADM the lead for good at 35-31. The pick-six fired up the crowd and the defense, who held Indianola scoreless the rest of the way.

Shull finished the night with 156 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 23 carries, leading a ground game that piled up 258 total rushing yards. Shull also threw for 101 yards and two touchdowns, both to wide receiver Corbin Reed, who finished with 64 receiving yards on four catches.

On the defensive side, Hatchitt led the team with 9 solo tackles, while Grant Engleman and Leyton Gerleman combined for 10 tackles. Ethan Asche added 1 tackle for loss and Jon Hatchitt's pick-six was the key defensive play of the game.

The win ensures that ADM will be in the Class 4A playoff field, with one more regular-season game remaining. The Tigers will travel to face North Polk next week with the winner capturing the district title.

ADM Key Stats:
- Hudson Shull: 23 carries, 156 yards, 2 rushing TDs; 7-13 passing, 101 yards, 2 passing TDs
- Jon Hatchitt: 20 carries, 97 yards; 1 reception, 20 yards; 9 solo tackles; 1 interception for a touchdown
- Corbin Reed: 4 receptions, 64 yards, 2 receiving TDs
- Ethan Asche: 1 tackle for loss
- Team Rushing: 45 attempts, 258 yards, 2 TDs