{
  "id": 15114039,
  "title": "John Carroll snaps Treasure Coast's win streak with 21-14 home win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/john-carroll-snaps-treasure-coasts-win-streak-with-21-14-home-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T04:00:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/john-carroll-snaps-treasure-coasts-040053531.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fort Pierce witnessed a thrilling football match on Friday night as the John Carroll Catholic High School Rams emerged victorious over the Treasure Coast Titans with a final score of 21-14. The high-stakes game took place at McGuire Stadium, marking the Rams' first win against the physical and gritty Titans, who had previously won five consecutive games.\n\nThe Rams, led by head coach Mickey Groody, seized control in the third quarter, thanks to a hard-nosed running game and a strong defense. Quarterback Felix Jackson, who finished the night with 22 carries for 134 yards, capitalized on a crucial 75-yard drive in the third quarter, scoring a 10-yard touchdown to put the Rams ahead 14-7.\n\nA defensive highlight came when junior linebacker Josh Dean scooped up a loose ball after Treasure Coast's poorly executed handoff and returned it 65 yards for a touchdown. This difference proved decisive, as the Rams maintained their lead until the end.\n\nThe Titans' lone points came from a 6-yard touchdown run scored by junior Aidan Pierre in the closing moments of the game, but the Rams' defense held strong, never relinquishing any points. The Titans, who will face Vero Beach for the District 8-6A championship on Friday, and the Rams, who will play the District 10-1A title game against Benjamin on the same day, both entered the match with their eyes on the prize.",
  "summary": "\"We knew it was going to be a four-quarter battle.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "John Carroll defeats Treasure Coast 21-14 in home game",
    "Titans hadn't lost five games in a row before this",
    "Josh Dean returns crucial 65-yard fumble for TD"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Rams' defensive surge and ground game disrupted the Titans' momentum, signaling a shift in power ahead of both teams' upcoming district championship matchups.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}