{
  "id": 6982703,
  "title": "Tigers survive Boll Weevils in 42-37 shootout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/tigers-survive-boll-weevils-in-42-37-shootout",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T19:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tigers-survive-boll-weevils-42-195100703.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling showdown, East Central University upset Arkansas-Monticello, 42-37, in a hard-fought contest on Thursday night. The Tigers took the lead in the fourth quarter when cornerback Amin White intercepted two passes, setting up key scores. Quarterback Sergio Kennedy then orchestrated a 6-play drive to score the decisive touchdown, giving East Central a 35-31 lead. Arkansas-Monticello fought back with a 69-yard drive, but East Central's defense stepped up with an onside kick recovery by receiver Kaden Jones to seal the victory. The Boll Weevils, now 0-2, have lost eight straight games overall. East Central improved to 2-0.",
  "summary": "East Central and Arkansas-Monticello were locked in an old-fashioned shootout well into Thursday night’s matchup inside Koi Ishto Stadium. With the Tigers clinging to a 35-31 lead deep into the fourth quarter, they desperately needed a big defensive play. Cornerback Amin White delivered two in a row, helping East Central seal a tense 42-37 victory. Coach John Litrenta’s team improved to 2-0, ...",
  "key_points": [
    "East Central University defeats Arkansas-Monticello 42-37",
    "Amin White intercepts two passes in fourth quarter",
    "East Central wins onside kick recovery by Kaden Jones"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}