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Football: Indians defeat Bears 35-14

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Friday, October 24, 2025, the Adair County Indians defeated the Butler County Bears 35-14 at home. The Indians controlled the game throughout, taking an early 14-0 lead by the end of the first quarter, which stretched to 21-0 by halftime.

In the second half, the Indians and Bears would trade blows but the Tribe held their 21 point lead, up 28-7 at the end of the third. The final score was 35-14.

Junior Madden Moye was the only Indian to throw a pass, going seven for 11 for 87 yards and a touchdown. Senior Ryder Rodgers led the team in rushing yards, with 19 carries for 106 yards and four touchdowns. Sophomore Callum Darnell and Senior Camden Streeval were the only two other Indians players to post positive rushing yards, going for 82 and one yard respectively. Darnell was also the leading receiver for the Indians, with four catches for 47 yards and a touchdown.

Other contributors catching the ball for the Tribe were junior Damon Edwards, senior Dawson Gilbert, and junior Samuel Feese, all of who posted just one catch. For special teams play, Matthew MeJean went five-for-five on point after attempts (PATs) and zero-for-one on field goal attempts. Ryder Rodgers also led the team in tackles with 16, followed by junior Tristan Mullins with 13. The Indians were able to force Butler County into several turnovers, getting four interceptions from the Bears offense. Two by Callum Darnell, one by Tristan Mullins, and another by senior Arthur Harper.

All in all, this was a massive victory for the Indians and also punches the Tribe's ticket to the playoffs, where the team will will hit the road to take on currently undefeated Murray.

The Indians next outing will be on the road as they face the Eagles (8-1) at 7pmCT on Friday, October 31, 2025, in a spooky battle taking place at Campbellsville High School, 230 W Main St., Campbellsville, KY.




This story was posted on 2025-10-27 14:39:03
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Football: MeJean kicks a field goal



2025-10-27 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Trey Stephens.
Junior Matthew MeJean puts up a field goal in the Indians home win over Butler County on Friday, October 24, 2025.

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