Adair County’s football team kicked off its 2025 season under the lights at Lindsey Wilson University’s Parnell Stadium Friday night, facing off against longtime rival Russell County. Despite a determined effort, the Indians came up short, falling 9-32 in the season opener.
“There were a lot of instances throughout the game if we had done one or two things better or the right way and not missed assignments, we would have had a better chance,” said Head Coach Bryan Cross.
It was a tough night on the scoreboard but one that offered valuable experience for a young team. According to Cross, about 80 percent of the team had never played a varsity game.
“They always say around coaching that you make the biggest leap from the first week to the second week in your learning, your understanding of what you are doing, your understanding of what Friday night feels like. That’s what we are looking for this week,” said Cross.
“They talk about the first game jitters. Well, we had first game jitters not only of the season, but we had first game jitters of our high school career,” he said.
“Defensively, my two inside linebackers [Tristan Mullins and Ryder Rodgers] had great nights. They had the same stat line. Both had 11 tackles, seven assists, and a tackle for a loss. Never seen that before,” said Cross.
The Indians will be back in action again Friday night at 7 p.m. at LWU Parnell Stadium against Metcalfe County. Cross said the team should be much more settled and focused for this game.
“I am looking forward to getting back out there Friday night, and I know our players are,” said Cross. “We had a fantastic crowd, great crowd; we need that again this Friday night.”
