John Adams HS has a rich athletic history in the State of Indiana. Since 1940, the Eagles have earned a number of awards, recognitions, and championships. Among these are the following:
- 11 State Championships
- 11 State Runner Ups
- 8 IHSAA Semi State Championships
- 37 IHSAA Regional Championships
- 97 IHSAA Sectional Championships
- 57 Individual State Champions
- 4 Individual Semi State Champions
- 118 Individual Regional Champions
- 462 Individual Sectional Champions
- 4 IHSAA Mental Attitude Award Numbers
- 94 Northern Indiana Conference Championships
- 38 Northern Indiana Conference Coaches of the Year
- 2,272 Northern Indiana All Conference Athletes
- 26 Northern Indiana Conference MVP’s
1966 Boys Swimming State Champions
1966 Wrestling State Champions
1967 Boys Swimming State Champions
1968 Boys Swimming State Champions
1973 Boys Golf State Champions
1974 Boys Tennis State Champions
1976 Volleyball State Champions
1978 Volleyball State Champions