On a crisp Oct. 23 evening that drew fans from both sides of I-24, Antioch senior quarterback Andre Adams eclipsed a long-standing Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association career record and did so against Clarksville, delivering a 26-7 victory that has immediate implications for the Wildcats’ region title chase.
Record-breaking play comes in fourth-quarter burst
Adams, a Colorado football commit and four-star prospect, entered the game needing roughly 361 total yards to surpass Kyle Akin’s TSSAA career mark of 12,713 yards, set from 2011–2014 at Trinity Christian Academy. Early in the fourth quarter, after temporarily leaving the field shaken from a QB keep, Adams returned and completed a 37-yard touchdown pass to Jermoine Busby that pushed his career total past the record.
He finished the night with 12,732 career total yards, according to game reports, and tallied about 379 total yards for the game. The score was part of a performance that helped Antioch move to 9-0, 5-0 in Region 5-6A — the program’s best start and a crucial step toward a region crown.
“He is Antioch through and through and he has put this community on his back,” Antioch head coach Arcentae Broome said. “He has an aura about him. He has a presence.”
What the game meant for Clarksville
For Clarksville (6-3, 4-1 Region 5-6A), the loss was its first region setback since September 2022. The Wildcats’ defense forced and recovered two fumbles in the first half but could not convert the turnovers into points. A number of penalties on Clarksville contributed to stalled drives and long-yardage situations that Antioch capitalized on later in the game.
Beyond the scoreboard, the game highlights a broader reality for Clarksville supporters: overcoming mistakes and turning turnovers into points will be central if the Wildcats hope to challenge Antioch and other region powers down the stretch.
- Final score: Antioch 26, Clarksville 7
- Adams’ career total: 12,732 yards (surpassing 12,713)
- Antioch record after win: 9-0, 5-0 Region 5-6A
- Clarksville record after loss: 6-3, 4-1 Region 5-6A
| Team | Record (overall) | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Antioch | 9-0 | 5-0 (Region 5-6A) |
| Clarksville | 6-3 | 4-1 (Region 5-6A) |
Context and ripple effects
Adams’ milestone is more than a personal accomplishment. It reinforces Antioch’s emergence as a regional contender and elevates the local profile of the program. Coaches and teammates described Adams as a program-changing player — a label with consequences for local recruiting battles and for how area teams prepare defensively.
Adams’ touchdown was a quarterback-called play that came against his father’s suggestion; offensive coordinator Kenny Adams had been expecting a run, and after the throw he told reporters his son was “in no trouble at all.” The moment was celebrated by teammates, coaches and family on the sideline, emblematic of how single plays can become communal memory in high school sports.
For Clarksville, the immediate task ahead is practical: correct the miscues that turned early turnovers into non-scoring drives and find consistent offensive production. The Wildcats still hold a strong position in the region, but playing spoiler in the weeks ahead will require cleaner execution.
As the season moves into its final stretch, local attention will remain fixed on Region 5-6A. For Clarksville fans, the Adams milestone is a reminder of the high bar in the area and a challenge to push their Wildcats to rise to that level.
Coverage note: game statistics and records are based on postgame reports from Oct. 23, 2026.
