Adams’ 251-Yard Night Powers Thibodaux Past Terrebonne 27–21 in Rivalry Showdown

The Jungle — In front of a packed and fired-up crowd Friday night, Thibodaux High running back Cemiyen Adams delivered a performance for the ages — rushing for 251 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries — to lift the Tigers to a hard-fought 27–21 win over crosstown rival Terrebonne.

The win pushes Thibodaux to 8–1 on the season, while Terrebonne falls to 6–3. “This rivalry means everything to both schools,” said Thibodaux head coach Lowell Narcisse “Cemiyen was phenomenal tonight, but I’m proud of the entire team. We kept our composure, made key stops, and found a way to finish.”

First Quarter: Thibodaux Strikes First
The Thibodaux defense set the tone early, stuffing Terrebonne on fourth down in Tiger territory to open the game. Moments later, quarterback Damien Robertson connected with Camarii Carto on a 26-yard wheel route for the first score of the night.
Adams followed that up with a highlight-reel run — breaking through the line and sprinting 65 yards untouched to make it 14–0 with just under a minute left in the first quarter.

Second Quarter: Momentum Swings Back and Forth
Adams appeared to score again on a 48-yard burst, but a holding penalty wiped the play away. Terrebonne capitalized soon after, as quarterback Owen Oliver found A’Khiree Parker on a 43-yard touchdown strike to cut the lead to 14–7 with 6:40 left before halftime.

Following a muffed kickoff, Terrebonne recovered deep in Thibodaux territory — but the Thibodaux defense came up big again, stopping the Tigers on fourth down for the second time of the night.

Adams wasted no time reasserting control, breaking free for a 53-yard touchdown run to push the lead to 21–7 with 2:23 remaining in the second quarter.

Oliver and the Terrebonne offense responded before the break, as Alvin Celestin took a short swing pass 14 yards for a score, trimming the deficit to 21–14 at halftime.

Third Quarter: Terrebonne Ties It Up
Terrebonne carried its momentum into the second half. Oliver connected with TJ Diggs on a deep 54-yard touchdown pass to knot the game at 21–21 with 10:28 left in the third quarter, sending the visiting crowd into a frenzy.

But Thibodaux’s defense continued to make timely plays. Braden Arceneaux recovered a key fumble late in the quarter to stall another Terrebonne drive and shift the momentum back in the home team’s favor.

Fourth Quarter: Adams Finishes the Job

With the game hanging in the balance, Thibodaux turned once again to its workhorse. Adams capped off a physical drive with a 1-yard touchdown run on fourth down, putting Thibodaux ahead 27–21 with 5:12 left to play.

The defense sealed the win from there, forcing Terrebonne into late incompletions as the Thibodaux sideline and home crowd erupted in celebration when the clock hit zero.

Final Thoughts

Adams’ dominant outing not only powered Thibodaux to victory but also solidified his place as one of the top backs in the Bayou Region this season. “Coach told us all week to keep swinging,” Adams said after the game. “I just trusted my line, trusted the play calls, and ran hard every snap. We weren’t leaving here without this win.”

​Thibodaux (8–1) will look to continue its winning ways next week, while Terrebonne (6–3) will aim to bounce back as playoff positioning heats up across the region.

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