Division I players included Byrne (Indiana), OL Larry Smith (Michigan State), OL Joe Kosiak (Nebraska, Drake) and All-State QB Jim Klutcharch (Purdue), and assistant George Perles was the head coach at Michigan State from 1983-94. Lemont gave the Flyers the best test, losing 32-29 in the semifinals. The Flyers celebrated their Class 6A championship, a 43-21 victory over Prairie Ridge, with a parade down State Street. Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' TaRyan Martin (6) Carries the ball for a touchdown against Prairie Ridge during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. Having seen the triple option in last years 37-36 title game loss to Cary-Grove aided East St. Louis on Saturday. He and 6-5, 300-pound Paris Patterson, an Arkansas recruit, have anchored East St. Louis offensive line for four years. Future NFL All-Pro lineman Eric Steinbach played for the 1995-97 champs and set a state record with 26 sacks his final year. David Kvidahl is a columnist for STL High School Sports. For the game, Battle completed 10 of 12 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 63 yards and another touchdown. I was tired. Playoff victory margin: 32.4 (Hirsch 61-8, Bremen 51-10, Providence 20-6, Rockford West 28-8, Peoria Central 40-6). LOUIS -- The story of the East St. Louis High Flyers' surprising run to the 2016 state football title isn't just a local narrative. Schedule - East St. Louis Flyers (East St. Louis, IL) Varsity Football 23-24 East St. Louis Flyers Varsity Boys Football East St. Louis, IL FOLLOW TEAM 23-24 V. 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Sophomore running back TaRyan Martin and his five bodyguards made quick work of the Wolves defense as he ripped off a 34-yard touchdown run down the left side. The number 10 sure has a nice ring to it. It's Not About You! QB Mark Venegoni passed for 1,629 yards and 15 TDs and rushed for 782 and 17 but missed the championship game with an injury. Why the Caravan were great: They knocked off three consecutive undefeated teams to take the title, starting with one of the best games in state history against Homewood-Flossmoor in the quarterfinals, when TE Mark Norville's 1-yard TD catch of a tipped pass on the final play in the rain at Gately Stadium allowed the Caravan to advance. The. Junior Rico Bond made the extra point. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. It would be four more minutes before the East St. Louis football team officially won its 10th state championship, but the party started with Sunkett the Flyers longtime coach getting an ice water bath that enthralled the mass of orange and blue clad fans in the stands. Here are a few things to share about our selection process before you dive in: 1. Their 27-8 opening win over West Chicago was their closest game. Members of the East St. Louis Senior High Marching Band play on a flatbed truck as it rolls in a state championship football victory parade on State Street on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Its a great feeling, said East St. Louis coach Darren Sunkett, who captured his third state title with the Flyers. They beat Tilden 46-13 in front of 95,000 fans at Soldier Field to win the Prep Bowl on Nov. 29, 1941, eight days before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. McVay, senior left guard Paris Patterson, senior left tackle Brandon Henderson, senior center Tim Pitts and senior right guard Terran Scarborough were a force that no in-state opponent could match this season. The team averaged 10.7 per rushing attempt, with four backs averaging 100 or more yards per game behind a huge offensive line led by Keith Bruns, Joe Pieper and Gary Stajduhar. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. Prairie Ridge marched 67 yards on 11 plays as Vasey scored a 14-yard touchdown for a 7-0 lead with 7 minutes and 13 seconds to play in the first. . I dont think there are too many teams that could beat them today.. Cary-Grove became the first in-state team to defeat East Side this season, and completed an undefeated 14-0 season to win its first championship since 2018, denying the Flyers its 10th. You have permission to edit this article. 4901 State St East St. Louis, . The reason he was so effective? East St. Louis received the kickoff to start the third quarter and while it mixed in Martin, Battle showcased his accuracy. They finished No. Battle found senior linebacker and tight end Antwon Jojo Hayden for a 2-point conversion to give East Side an 8-7 lead with 5:10 remaining in the first. Brian Simmons knew a good majority of his long-time high school buddies would be shocked. East St. Louis Flyers High School Football. Messenger: The culture wars come to Bud Light. An Illinois football commit, Hayden got one carry on what will be his home field next year and scored a 69-yard touchdown on the Flyers first play of the fourth quarter. To Win Championships takes Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, and a Selfless Commitment to your Teammates!!! Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' Christopher Bennett Jr (3) carries the ball against Prairie Ridge's Logan Harlow (17) during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. They defeated Englewood 111-0 in 1911 and Evanston 101-0 in 1912. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. LB Nick Duffy led the defense with 131 tackles for a team that outscored its opponents 615-136 (216-60 in playoffs). 4. Undefeated champions only. In the championship, running back TaRyan Martin ran for three touchdowns and Robert "Pops" Battle threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. QB Bart Macomber was a future All-American for Zuppke at Illinois. Only a fraction went to charity, state says. Here then is our view of the top 32 high school football teams in Illinois history. Playoff victory margin: 31.2 points (Lane 42-0, Sandburg 54-14, Naperville Central 40-26, Downers Grove North 38-6, Barrington 42-14). Macon, who finished the day 13-of-19 for 306 yards, found Lovett on a 7-yard scoring play for his third touchdown pass of the day on the first play of the fourth quarter as the Flyers lead expanded to 28-14. RB Tim McHugh, an All-American, rushed for 1,198 yards and 18 TDs. So since the state's playoffs are divided into eight classes, with 32 teams competing in each division, we expanded the list. Battle connected with senior Antwon Hayden for the two-point conversion and an 8-7 lead. football team more harm than good. STLHighSchoolSports.com is the most comprehensive source of stats, scores and stories from any and all area high schools. The Wolves received the opening kickoff and looked every bit the powerful running machine that devoured the competition much of the season. Updated: 8:15 PM CST December 2, 2022 EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. With a final score of 57-7 over Prairie Ridge, East St. Louis High School took home its 10th state football title. Why the Tigers were great: They possessed possibly the greatest offense the state has ever seen, led by QB Jon Beutjer (Iowa, Illinois) and WRs Jon Schweighardt (Northwestern) and Eric McGoey (Illinois). AFC East: Bills, Dolphins, Patriots, Jets AFC North: Bengals, Ravens, Steelers, Browns AFC South: Jaguars, Titans, Colts, Texans AFC West: Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders, Broncos NFC East: Eagles, Cowboys, Giants, Commanders NFC North: Vikings, Lions, Packers, Bears NFC South: Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints, Falcons The Flyers celebrated their Class 6A championship, a 43-21 victory over Prairie Ridge. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. You have permission to edit this collection. At the high school level, we offer a wide range of sports for our student-athletes: East St. Louis Sr. High school sports are spearheaded by the all-time winning Football program in the state of Illinois, winning 7 state championships and 2 national championships in school history. East St. Louis didnt let it happen again, destroying the Wolves 57-7 to win its 10th state championship. On the next play, the two connected again for a 66-yard touchdown to give the Flyers a 20-14 lead. The coin toss was almost comical, the size difference, Schremp said. Hats off to all those guys. The future Northwestern star, who would share a backfield with Otto Graham for the Wildcats, scored nine TDs on 10 touches in a 93-0 rout of McKinley. Loyola players listen as head coach John Holecek addresses the team after a 41-0 win over Marist in the 2015 Class 8A championship. In their previous Prep Bowl playoff games they defeated St. Rita 39-6 and Leo 34-6. There was a problem saving your notification. They finished by knocking off undefeated Wheaton South in the semifinals and Maine South, which was making its third straight trip to the finals, in one of the state's best championship games ever. 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Monday Boys Postseason Basketball Round-Up: East St. Louis Wins Super-Sectional Rematch Over Sacred Heart-Griffin 0. Think of this as the Terrific 32 all-time playoff bracket. East St. Louis mayor Gordon Bush, among many others, urged Shannon to reconsider, but while Shannon was thinking it over, the school board hastily convened a special meeting and voted 6-0 to accept his resignation. 6 in USA Today's national rankings. DaMonta Witherspoon (4) joins Darran Perkins (52) to lead teammates in a chant at an East St. Louis Senior High state championship pep rally in the gym on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Why the Saukees were great: Taking a team this talented and putting it in 1970s rural western Illinois turned out to be quite unfair. Bill DeCorrevont was the team's star, scoring 35 touchdowns in 10 games. Nov. 28Cary Grove High School spoiled the East St. Louis Flyers' bid for a 10th state championship in the Illinois 6A title game on Saturday in DeKalb. Junior QB Owen Daniels passed for 1,477 yards and 14 TDs before going on to a productive career as an NFL tight end. Jaylen Reed (9) takes a selfie as he rides with members of the East St. Louis Senior High Flyers aboard an East St. Louis fire truck in a state championship victory parade on State Street on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Why the Bison were great: After losing to all-time great East St. Louis teams in the semifinals the previous two seasons, the Bison defense took it out on the state's biggest class in 1986. Playoff victory margin: 30.6 points (Rich East 60-6, Champaign Centennial 43-6, Kankakee 46-6, Richards 17-0, Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin 22-17). Why the Griffins were great: After dominating an independent schedule of teams that went a combined 91-60, they ran through a gauntlet of top programs in the playoffs in the school's fifth year. Why the Lions were great: Five-foot-six QB Babe Baranowski (Illinois, Georgetown) was described as the "legend of his day." It just wasnt going to happen again.. Why the Caravan were great: Mount Carmel capped its undefeated season with a 17-6 win over Joliet Catholic in the 5A title game, holding the Hilltoppers to 183 yards, all on the ground. However, after the opening drive, East St. Louis did a strong job containing Vasey and the entire Prairie Ridge offense. Vaseys 20-yard pass to freshman Luke Vandewell on 4th and 6 keyed the drive. But its essence and its effect, when practiced, are at the root of not just orderly sports participation but, by extension, a world in which fairness and civility rule. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. East St. Louis state champs for the 10th time in program history, Women Pay me to Honey Trap Their Boyfriends, Saturday storms spawned 7 tornadoes in region, including Belleville and Swansea, What nightmares are made of. Creepy, toothy thing seen on Texas beach is identified, Survey team checking for storm damage in southwest Illinois, National Weather Service says, East St. Louis teacher surprised with Illinois highest honor for educators, The sweet taste of victory! Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. East St. Louis players celebrate their victory over Prairie Ridge for the state 6A football championship at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. They trailed only once all season, 7-0 against Stagg in an eventual 42-13 win. With Vasey on the sideline Prairie Ridge ran three plays and punted. Taking more seven minutes off the clock, the Wolves marched from their own 34 yard line to inside the Flyer 5. It's a national story about a community in crisis. Chris Gruber added 1,130 rushing yards for the 2000 team, which outscored its opponents 541-202, including 201-77 in playoffs and 311-86 in the first half. East St. Louis players celebrate their victory over Prairie Ridge for the state 6A football championship at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. STLHighSchoolSports.com is the most comprehensive source of stats, scores and stories from any and all area high schools. From Week 1 right through to the final snap of the season, the East St. Louis Flyers were the top-ranked high school football team in Illinois. Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' Christopher Bennett Jr (3) celebrates with Rico Bond (14) after scoring a touchdown against Prairie Ridge during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. In 2008, en route to the Flyers' first state championship under Sunkett, an East St. Louis player collapsed on the sideline during a game against Collinsville. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. They are all the same size arent they? Sunkett said following East Sides 43-21 triumph over Prairie Ridge Saturday in DeKalb. Solomon Butler as he watches members of the East St. Louis Senior High Flyers get ready to ride aboard an East St. Louis fire truck in a state championship victory parade on State Street on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Lenti's first champs started a run of four straight state titles and, led by quick RB Nairobi Allen, outscored the opposition 341-79, including 83-33 against their stacked playoff opponents. The 22-23 East St. Louis varsity football team roster. RB Russ Calabrese and Mike Mannott each rushed for more than 1,000 yards. Vasey had three more carries and was stripped on the Wolves next drive. Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' Christopher Bennett Jr (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Prairie Ridge during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. Tournament Game 2022 Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets: IHSA Class 6A Prairie Ridge 7 East St. Louis 57 Final Box Score Tournament Bracket Nov 26, 2022 @ 10:03pm Eric Frantz Nov 25, 2022 Controlling the clock with their triple-option offense, the Wolves kept the Flyers playmakers off the field for much of the first half, limiting East St. Louis to just four possessions. The Flyers celebrated their Class 6A championship, a 43-21 victory over Prairie Ridge, with a parade down State Street. According to the CDC, adults in the United States drink an average of 44 ounces of water each day. 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Just ask the East St. Louis Flyers football team. East St. Louis defeated the Prairie Ridge Wolves from Crystal. The Flyers then secured victory for all intents in purpose on the first drive of the second half as Battle connected with junior Jesse Watson on a 27-yard scoring strike and Bond added the point after for a 29-7 bulge with 8:43 left. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. They finished No. Martin rushed 17 times for 174 yards and three scores. The Flyers celebrated their Class 6A championship, a 43-21 victory over Prairie Ridge. The title is East St. Louis' 10th as a program, and second in the past three seasons (not including the COVID year of 2020). Example video title will go here for this video. WR/DB John Newton was one of three players to start for both teams. This story was originally published December 2, 2019, 10:22 AM. Loyola players listen as head coach John Holecek addresses the team after a 41-0 win over Marist in the 2015 Class 8A championship. The Flyers from the year before might finish second, and the team before that might rank third. East St. Louis also defeated Prairie Ridge 43-21 in the 2019 title game. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Sean King, Special. The Flyers turned on the mercy-rule running clock on the first play of their next drive as Battle went deep to junior receiver Rico Bond for a 41-yard touchdown and a 50-7 lead. 10. The Tigers of East St. Louis Lincoln High ran basketball, but the Flyers got one now State Championships that is, for the school year 2018-2019, as did the East St. Louis Girls Track Team and the East St. Louis Boys Track Team. 10 in the books, Sunkett could not have been happier. East St. Louis Dejerrian Miller (17) reacts after catching a pass against Prairie Ridge. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. Ranked No. East St. Louis won its second state title over the past four years and fourth under head coach Darren Sunkett in two decades. Probably. But East Side seized momentum with a goal line stand that ended when Prairie Ridge quarterback Connor Lydons fourth down pass fell incomplete. Our defense still felt bad from last year, Sunkett said. But since so many great teams that did not lose failed to make the list, it simply doesn't seem right to include a team that did. The next year's team extended the Bulldogs' win streak to 28 behind QB John Rutkowski. Thats all we heard from the time we lost the state championship last year until this week. The extra-point kick snap was high and junior quarterback Robert Pops Battle snagged it and went into emergency mode. They finished No. Its latest title can be pinned on a brilliant second half performance against a Prairie Ridge team which has been the top Class 6A program in the state in the past eight years with three titles since 2011. Why the Trojans were great: They were led by two of the greatest athletes in Illinois history: RB Leroy Jackson and end Homer Thurman. See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports Girls Varsity Tennis falls to Walled Lake Central, 7-2; 3 matches go to . The team was named national champion by the National Sports News Service. Playoff victory margin: 30.6 points (Urbana 48-0, Decatur MacArthur 34-28, Prairie Ridge 35-3, Bloomington 33-7, Richards 41-0). Playoff victory margin: 31.8 points (Prosser 61-0, McHenry 42-23, Richards 49-20, Rock Island 39-0, Joliet Catholic 17-6). This group will rank as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, in Mount Carmel history." east st louis flyers football state championships. 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