{
  "id": 2483235,
  "title": "Ligon's four touchdowns carry Chillicothe to season-opening win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/ligons-four-touchdowns-carry-chillicothe-to-season-opening-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T03:01:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ligons-four-touchdowns-carry-chillicothe-030153068.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday night, junior running back Cartae Ligon led Chillicothe to a 34-0 victory over Circleville, scoring four touchdowns and contributing on defense. Chillicothe coach TJ Carper praised Ligon, saying, \"I don't think I've coached anyone as special as Cartae. He's different.\" Ligon rushed for three touchdowns and intercepted a pass, scoring from various distances. The Cavaliers' defense held a perfect record throughout the game. Ligon's final score came with 5:07 left in the fourth quarter, a 58-yard touchdown. Freshman receiver Marshay McKinley added a 34-yard touchdown reception. Carper emphasized the importance of discipline, stating, \"Discipline. That's it.\" Chillicothe will face Wheelersburg on August 28.",
  "summary": "Thanks to a four-touchdown night from junior Cartae Ligon, Chillicothe started its season with a shutout win over Circleville.",
  "key_points": [
    "Junior Cartae Ligon scored four touchdowns in Chillicothe's 34-0 win over Circleville.",
    "Ligon rushed for three TDs, intercepted a pass, and scored from various distances.",
    "Chillicothe's defense maintained a perfect record throughout the game."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ligon's stellar performance cements his status as a standout player and sets a high bar for Chillicothe's future games, drawing praise from coach TJ Carper for his exceptional skills.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}