It was a historic moment for the ADM Tigers softball program: the team topped Carlisle to capture its first-ever Iowa softball state title, adding a memorable chapter to the 2026 high school sports season in central Iowa.
The victory marks a milestone achievement for the ADM program, which battled through the state tournament to reach the championship game and ultimately came out on top against Carlisle. For the players, coaches, and the entire ADM community, it is a moment that will be celebrated for years to come.
The championship win came during a week of exciting Iowa high school softball action, with the new state tournament format drawing attention from coaches and fans alike across the state. ADM’s triumph stood out as the feel-good story of the tournament — a program reaching the pinnacle for the very first time.
Adding to the excitement of the week, Indianola’s baseball team also made a deep run in their state tournament, punching their ticket to the Iowa baseball state title game after topping Valley. Central Iowa fans had plenty of reasons to cheer as their hometown teams competed at the highest level of high school athletics.
These kinds of milestone moments — a first-ever state title, a deep tournament run — are exactly what community sports are all about. They bring towns together, reward years of hard work by student-athletes and their coaches, and give communities something truly worth celebrating. Congratulations to the ADM Tigers on making history, and best of luck to the Indianola baseball team as they chase a championship of their own.
