ADM Junior Sets New School High Jump Record at Tiger Relays

Reid Kluesner's record-breaking performance leads Tigers to second-place finish

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:14pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high jump competition, with sharp, overlapping planes of bright red, blue, and yellow shapes conveying the explosive energy and dynamic movement of the event.Kluesner's record-breaking high jump showcases the Tigers' continued excellence on the track.Des Moines Today

The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn (ADM) Boys Track and Field Team hosted the Tiger Relays in Adel, Iowa on Thursday, where junior Reid Kluesner set a new school record in the high jump event with a jump of 6 feet and 6.25 inches. Kluesner's record-breaking performance helped the Tigers finish in second place as a team behind Southeast Polk.

Why it matters

Kluesner's achievement marks a significant milestone for the ADM track and field program, as the high jump record has stood for several years. The Tigers' strong team performance also demonstrates the program's continued competitiveness in the region.

The details

At the Tiger Relays, ADM invited six other schools to compete in Adel. The Tigers accumulated 138 points, good for second place behind Southeast Polk's 195 points. Kluesner won the high jump event with his record-setting jump, which not only set a new meet record, but also the new ADM school record.

  • The Tiger Relays took place on Thursday, April 17, 2026.
  • The 116th Drake Relays are scheduled for April 23-25, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa.

The players

Reid Kluesner

A junior on the ADM Boys Track and Field Team who set a new school record in the high jump at the Tiger Relays.

Adel-DeSoto-Minburn (ADM) Boys Track and Field Team

The high school track and field team that hosted the Tiger Relays and finished in second place as a team.

Southeast Polk

The high school track and field team that won the Tiger Relays with 195 points.

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What they’re saying

“Reid Kluesner's record-breaking performance is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport. We're proud of his achievement and excited to see what he can accomplish at the upcoming Drake Relays.”

— Hudson Shull, ADM Boys Track and Field Team Captain

What’s next

A handful of ADM athletes will compete at the 116th Drake Relays, taking place April 23-25, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa.

The takeaway

Kluesner's record-breaking high jump showcases the strength and depth of the ADM Boys Track and Field program, which continues to produce top-tier talent and compete at the highest levels of Iowa high school athletics.