ADM Esports Team Qualifies for Spring State Tournament in Mario Kart 8

The ADM Varsity Mario Kart 8 Esports Team is headed to the Spring State Tournament after an outstanding undefeated season. The Tigers finished the regular season with a perfect 7-0 record and captured the Class 2, Division 3 Championship to earn their spot at state competition.

ADM enters the tournament as the No. 3 seed and will compete on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the B.A. Niblock MCSD Orpheum in Marshalltown.

Fans are encouraged to come out and support the Tigers at the early morning send-off and throughout the state tournament competition. Admission is free for all spectators. Those unable to attend in person can also watch the action live on YouTube through IAHSEA streaming coverage.

State Tournament Information

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Location: B.A. Niblock – MCSD Orpheum
220 E. Main St., Marshalltown, IA

Schedule

• Arrive at Tiger Statue/MS Entrance: 5:30 AM

• Team Send-Off: 5:45 AM

• Round 1 (3 vs. 4): 9:30 AM

  • ADM will compete in Game 3

Admission: FREE

Live streaming links will be posted soon through IAHSEA Live Streams.

Team Members

Pictured Left to Right:
Colton Johnston (FR), Miller Banse (SR), Thomas McHugh (JR), Hazel Marquardt (SO), Donnie Westedorf (SR), Silas Phillips (SR), Liam Cooperrider (FR)

Not Pictured:
Darragh McHugh (JR) and Jack Rowley (SR)

Congratulations to the ADM Esports team on an incredible season, and best of luck at the Spring State Tournament. Go Tigers!