Kunkel Becomes SD's Career Passing Leader in Blowout Win Over Madison

Kunkel now has 4,000 yards for his career.

Adam Kunkel. File photo.

(Aurora, Ind.) – South Dearborn High School quarterback Adam Kunkel set another school record last Friday night.

The Knights’ senior threw for 263 yards and five touchdowns in a 41-0 win over Madison.

In doing so, Kunkel surpassed Adam Dixon’s previous record of 3,761 yards. Dixon now stars for Wilmington College. Last season, he threw for 2,100 yards and 18 touchdowns in his first year as a starter at the collegiate level.

As for Kunkel, he has been a record-breaking machine at South Dearborn. During his junior season, he set eight records including single game completions (33), single game yards (526) single game touchdown passes (6), single game pass attempts (50), season completions (204), season yards (2,253), season touchdown passes (19), and season pass attempts (364).

Kunkel will look to add to his records when the Knights host the Batesville Bulldogs in a crucial EIAC Small School Division game on Friday, September 1.

Eagle Country 99.3 will have full coverage starting at 6:40 p.m.

More from Local Sports

Events

Moores Hill Man Arrested on Drug Charges

The arrest stems from a drug investigation that started in November 2024.

Holton Man Arrested After Forcing Entry, Barricading in Home

SWAT was called to the scene just outside of Holton.

Switz. Co's Craig, Greensburg Girls Earn IBCA Weekly Honors

Players and Team of the Week were announced Tuesday.

Longtime East Central HS Boys Soccer Coach Steps Down After 22 Years

Congratulations to BJ Black on a fantastic run at ECHS.

East Central Wins 7th Straight Wrestling Sectional Title

Several area wrestlers qualified for regionals.

On Air

Chelsie playing
Old Dominion - Coming Home

Vince Gill A Little More Love 5:43
Jelly Roll Halfway To Hell 5:40
Mindy McCready Ten Thousand Angels 5:37
Blake Shelton Every Time I Hear That Song 5:33