East Central beats Arkansas-Monticello 42-37 at Koi Ishto Stadium

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

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East Central defeated Arkansas-Monticello 42-37 in a game at Koi Ishto Stadium on Thursday night. The Tigers broke a 28-28 tie in the second half, ultimately pulling away following a pair of defensive plays by cornerback Amin White late in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Sergio Kennedy guided the offense with two passing touchdowns and two rushing scores, while tailback Quincy Thompson added 116 rushing yards. Arkansas-Monticello attempted a late comeback led by quarterback Drew Forkner, but East Central recovered an onside kick to secure the win. The victory moves East Central to 2-0 on the season, while Arkansas-Monticello drops to 0-2 and extends a losing streak to eight games. East Central is scheduled to play Southern Nazarene University on September 19.

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  • East Central defeated Arkansas-Monticello 42-37 on Thursday.
  • The Tigers improved to a 2-0 record on the season.
  • Amin White forced a turnover late in the fourth quarter to help seal the win.
  • Sergio Kennedy accounted for four total touchdowns in the victory.
  • East Central travels to face Southern Nazarene University on September 19.
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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, ...

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