The Flyers . I just wanted to come back and finish, Battle said. The Flyers finish the season with a 13-2 overall record. Area fire trucks carry members of the East St. Louis Senior High Flyers down State Street during a parade to celebrate their Class 6A championship, a 43-21 victory over Prairie Ridge, on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. 11 in USA Today's national rankings after the 1999 team ranked No. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. Putting the clamps on Prairie Ridges triple option attack fueled the Flyers victory. 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. 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East St. Louis scores 57 unanswered points to win 10th state championship. One exception: The Pittsfield team from 1970 defeated its opponents 341-0. A large number of pallets were engulfed in flames, prompting officials to upgrade the blaze to a two-alarm fire and call for more resources, officials said. Thurman was an All-Stater in football, basketball and track. Jardine went 51-6 in five years at Fenwick and later was the head coach at Wisconsin from 1970-77. Sophomore Christopher Bennetts 12-yard rushing score made it 42-7 with 2:10 remaining in the period and Bonds PAT made the score 43-7. The Flyers celebrated their Class 6A championship, a 43-21 victory over Prairie Ridge. By Nathan Grimm | Photos by Ricky Slaughter CHAMPAIGN - It was a triple-option team that denied East St. Louis their 10th state championship title last Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' Paris Patterson (70) and Brandon Henderson (77) double team Prairie Ridge's Gavin Tinch (65) during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. They capped their undefeated season with a title in the inaugural state playoffs, and they also went undefeated the three seasons before. They outscored their opponents 265-128. Why the Bulldogs were great: They dominated the state for two seasons with two largely different groups in 1988 and 1989. Martins second touchdown run this time from 6 yards out upped East St. Louis margin to 14-7 early in the second quarter. Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' Bryce Harrison (23) pressures Prairie Ridge's Tyler Vasey (7) during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. 10 in USA Today's national rankings. They won their five playoff games by a combined score of 194-19 and punted a total of 10 times in 14 games. McHugh, Carey and FB Dan Shannon were named All-Americans, and OL Ted Cachey would be a captain at Michigan. The team averaged 312 rushing yards per game behind DiLullo, Dan Dinello and Tim Wengierski. 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. So since the state's playoffs are divided into eight classes, with 32 teams competing in each division, we expanded the list. According to Horrigan, a former columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch , Shannon takes what other coaches would consider to be chicken feathers and manages to turn them into chicken salad. Why the E-Rabs were great: The program has qualified for the IHSA playoffs only four times and not since 2001, but this team was one of the best collections of talent the state has seen. If a team pitches a shutout for an entire season in the middle of a streak of seven straight undefeated seasons it's in. We let my brother in the sky down last year and it wasnt going to happen again., East St. Louis' Sael Reyes (2) runs back an interception against Prairie Ridge during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. Not all offers available in . 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. Thats all we heard from the time we lost the state championship last year until this week. Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' Terran Scarborough (79) and Timothy Pitts Jr (52) block Prairie Ridge's Walter Pollack (63) and Giovanni Creatore (36) during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. By Jimmy. They finished No. Butler is pastor of nearby Union Full Gospel Baptist Church and a full-time substitute teacher in the district. Its the fourth title in Sunketts tenure, which began at the turn of the century. The next year they were undefeated 5A champions, finishing ranked No. However, after the opening drive, East St. Louis did a strong job containing Vasey and the entire Prairie Ridge offense. Playoff victory margin: 20.2 (Clemente 42-8, Palatine 13-0, Naperville Central 28-8, Downers Grove South 24-10, Marist 26-6). In Bob Shannon's 15 seasons as East St. Louis High's head football coach, the East St. Louis Flyers brought home the state championship six times. Kickoff Returners: Christopher Bennett Jr, Jesse Watson Punter: Christopher Bennett Jr Punt Returners: Christopher Bennett Jr, Jesse Watson Placekicker: Rico Bond Placekick Holder: Robert "Pops" Battle Starters Offense Offense Averages Backs: 5-10, 175 Line: 6-3, 295 Receivers: 5-11, 160 Defense Defense Averages Defensive Backs: 6-0, 176 Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis fans cheer their team against Prairie Ridge during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. Why the Celtics were great: Routed undefeated Richards 41-0 for their seventh state title, holding the Bulldogs to 76 total yards with DB Matt Gannon nabbing three interceptions. 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. The Flyers celebrated their Class 6A championship, a 43-21 victory over Prairie Ridge. Playoff victory margin: 24.8 (Normal West 45-0, Taylorville 49-8, Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin 52-35, Pontiac 28-20, Metamora 27-14). There was a problem saving your notification. Dynasties get represented once. The East St. Louis High School Flyers football team defeated the Crystal Lake Prairie Central Wolves 43-21 to win the Class 6A state football championship Nov. 30, 2019. They displayed offensive balance with 2,802 rushing yards and 2,799 passing yards, led by QB Emmett Clifford, RB Dara Laja and All-State brothers Sam and Jack Badovinac on the line. The East St. Louis Flyers captured another football state championship in Illinois 6A on Saturday, with a dominating 57-7 win over Crystal Lake Prairie Ridge at the University of. How an error and a walk helped get back their bite, Under new leadership, St. Louis-grown brand Lion's Choice eyes expansion, Missouri senator says he doesn't support adults marrying children, after comments went viral, Lack of professionalism, 'guys worrying about themselves' contribute to loss of Blues culture. Taking more seven minutes off the clock, the Wolves marched from their own 34 yard line to inside the Flyer 5. We had great leadership, and those guys knew what it took to get back here. The next day, 4,188 watched the Bears play the Cleveland Rams at Wrigley Field. I was tired. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. Thats what matters.. STLHighSchoolSports.com is the most comprehensive source of stats, scores and stories from any and all area high schools. The East St. Louis Flyers went down early but then rolled for the rest of the game. Why the Hilltoppers were great: The middle team of a three-peat that was led by RB J.R. Zwierzynski, one of the best Hilltoppers of all. (Sorry, Roaring Twenties.). CHAMPAIGN Darren Sunkett picked ice chips out of the hood of his sweatshirt Saturday. East St. Louis defeated the Prairie Ridge Wolves from Crystal Lake, Illinois, by a score of 57-7 to earn the Illinois Class 6A State Championship. Why the Tigers were great: Before TV, high school football drew huge crowds. Police searching for stranger who shot 86-year-old good Samaritan, Highland Saddle Club in desperate need of help, donations after storms destroy barn, St. Louis forecast: Warming up next few days, 5 On Your Sideline high school football highlights: Nov. 4, 5 On Your Sideline high school football highlights: Nov. 11. We came out, and we werent tackling real well, Schremp said. You cant match up with that.. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Class matters. The Flyers celebrated their Class 6A championship, a 43-21 victory over Prairie Ridge. East St. Louis received the kickoff to start the third quarter and while it mixed in Martin, Battle showcased his accuracy. I dont think there are too many teams that could beat them today.. Similarly, a recent run of dominant Class 6A champions from Prairie Ridge, Nazareth, Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin and Cary-Grove were too hard to differentiate from each other to include one over the others. Loyola players listen as head coach John Holecek addresses the team after a 41-0 win over Marist in the 2015 Class 8A championship. 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 {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Area college signings: NCAA Division I and II, Area college signings: NCAA Division III, NAIA, JUCO. The East St. Louis Senior High Flyers celebrated their Class 6A state football championship with a pep rally and parade down State Street. Gillespie said his first state champs were his best, but the '78 team's defensive dominance gives them the edge here. You have permission to edit this collection. They finished No. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times The Flyers celebrated their Class 6A championship, a 43-21 victory over Prairie Ridge. Their 27-8 opening win over West Chicago was their closest game. 15 in USA Todays national rankings. Junior Rico Bond made the extra point. They didn't allow a point in the first quarter all season while outscoring their opponents 387-37. The number 10 sure has a nice ring to it. With Vasey on the sideline Prairie Ridge ran three plays and punted. Those mistakes cant happen, especially with our offense, Vasey said. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports Just doing it for the city. Medinah has hosted five major championships: three U.S. With the Wolves once again in Flyers territory, Perkins scooped up a fumble and rambled 90 yards for a touchdown a a 36-14 Flyers advantage. 4901 State St East St. Louis, . 2 St. Laurence 14-6 in front of 23,000 at Soldier Field. Why the Mustangs were great: The first Chicago team to win a football state championship outscored its opponents 399-58, including 113-21 in the playoffs. The counter was the biggest play they run so we had to make sure we got over top and shut down (Vasey).. In the last game of his illustrious career Vasey rushed 25 times for 107 yards and one score. 1 all year, they beat No. We had great leadership and these guys knew how to get back here.. Bond nailed his sixth extra point. Kevon Billingsley (50) brings receivers coach Terry Fenton to the floor to lead a chant during an East St. Louis Senior High state championship pep rally in the gym on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Staff members and family celebrate outside East St. Louis the District 189 offices as members of the Flyers football team parade down State Street during a victory parade on State Street on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Kevon Billingsley (50) carries Jaden Hale (26) as Hale is introduced at an East St. Louis Senior High state championship pep rally in the gym on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. After getting a stop, the Flyers then embarked on a 95-yard drive that chewed up most of the second quarter. Macon, who finished the day 13-of-19 for 306 yards, found Lovett, FILE VIDEO: Coach, players react to Flyers 9th state football title, Thats a wrap! Prairie Ridges Tyler Vasey (7) looks on after taking second place in the IHSA Class 6A state football game against East St. Louis. Senior quarterback Tyler Vasey entered the game with an IHSA record 3,776 yards and 58 touchdowns on 317 carries this fall. We just had too many things go against us in the second half. Vasey had 25 carries for 126 yards and one touchdown. This years title, the 2019 title and the 2021 runner up finish were built in large part on the back of the Flyers offensive line. The Ramblers outscored their opponents 558-123, including 179-50 in the 8A playoffs and 164-42 in the tough-as-nails Catholic Blue. It came against a. The coin toss was almost comical, the size difference, Schremp said. More specifically, the Flyers averaged a whopping 13.9 yards per play, compared to just 3.5 for the Wolves. Marek left as the Badgers' all-time rushing leader, and Lick was a starter for six seasons with the Bears. Future Illinois QB Reilly O'Toole passed for 3,187 yards and 42 TDs, and RB Matt Rogers rushed for 1,269 behind a line that included Kansas-bound Luke Luhrsen. Its the first time the Flyers made three consecutive championship game appearances since Bob Shannons powerhouse program was at the peak of its powers. The Cubs beat the As 10-1 Monday, as Wesneski put together his best start of the season. The Flyers secured the 10th state football title in program history by virtue. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Senior Brogan Amherdt made the extra point. Playoff victory margin: 30.2 points (Sandburg 43-6, Wheaton South 29-18, Larkin 42-6, Glenbard East 49-7, Schaumburg 56-31). 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Why the Falcons were great: The Falcons had many great teams under Rexilius, and stars including QBs Chuck Long and Kent Graham, but this was his most dominant squad. 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. STLHighSchoolSports.com is the most comprehensive source of stats, scores and stories from any and all area high schools. The 2021 IHSA Football State Championship games will air live on statewide television via Gray Media's IHSA TV Network on Friday and Saturday November 26-27 The eight state title games will be contested at Huskie Stadium on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. 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. The East St. Louis Flyers captured another football state championship in Illinois 6A on Saturday, with a dominating 57-7 win over Crystal Lake Prairie Ridge at the University of Illinois in Champaign. QB Anthony Kropp passed for 3,010 yards and 31 TDs. Their numerous Division I players included 250-pound OL Jim Gatziolis, who played at Wisconsin and Nebraska. 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. They avenged their only 1970 loss with a 45-24 win against Hinsdale Central in the 1971 opener, and they outscored their remaining seven opponents 289-14. The Flyers secured the 10th state football title in program history by virtue of a 57-7 win against Prairie Ridge in the IHSA Class. East St. Louis didnt lose to a team in Illinois this season. 6 in USA Today's national rankings. They outscored their opponents 614-160, including 208-49 in playoffs, and finished No. An 84-year-old white man has been charged with first-degree assault in the shooting of a 16-year-old who went to the wrong address to pick up his brothers. Jackson won the state title in the 100-yard dash three years in a row and was selected 11th overall out of Western Illinois by the Redskins in the 1962 NFL draft. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. East St. Louis' 1985 champs probably would win a poll as the state's greatest team. It's Not About You! The Flyers celebrated their Class 6A championship, a 43-21 victory over Prairie Ridge, with a parade down State Street. Basketball. Just ask the East St. Louis Flyers football team. Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' Robert Battle (9) carries the ball on a keeper against Prairie Ridge during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. Why the Celtics were great: They were the middle team of an undefeated three-peat with 1994 (5A) and 1996 (4A) that along with 1997's team won a large-school-record 50 straight games, the most in Illinois since the IHSA playoffs began in 1974. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. RB Mike Mentz and QB Mike Budde led the offense, with LBs Rory Steinbach and Matt Eggert and DBs Mark Reiter and Gannon leading the defense. They trailed only once all season, 7-0 against Stagg in an eventual 42-13 win. So dynasties like the four-peats from Joliet Catholic (1975-78), Mount Carmel (1988-91) and Providence (1994-97) get one team on the list as do repeat powerhouses such as Maine South 2008-09 and Richards 1988-89. Originally we were aiming for Top 25. Prairie Central then appeared headed for the go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter. Today, talent-wise, we met our match, he said. Playoff victory margin: 31.8 points (Prosser 61-0, McHenry 42-23, Richards 49-20, Rock Island 39-0, Joliet Catholic 17-6). 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. 16 in USA Today's national rankings and beat the nucleus of Naperville Central's 1999 greats 56-42 in Week 6 and 40-26 in the quarterfinals. This one, however, was unlike any of the rest. East Side sophomore receiver Christopher Bennett Jr. capped the Flyers ensuing 56-yard drive with a 13-yard touchdown run for a 43-7 lead. This group will rank as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, in Mount Carmel history." Keep pesky rodents outside where they belong. It was big. I dont think the trophy is any larger than the ones in 4A or 5A. 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. East St. Louis played in its third consecutive championship game, and had the playoffs not been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 Sunkett believes it would have been four. May 19-20, 2023: 7th Annual Austin Matura Scholarship Cook Off, East Bernard, TX. Quail Creek VFD State Championship BBQ Cook Off, Victoria, TX. It happens. Haydens 69-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter extended the lead to 56-7. Girls Varsity Tennis. The Fox Valley Conference champion upset . Its big, he said. Why the Mustangs were great: They were led by two all-time greats, RB Billy Marek and OL Dennis Lick, and two other All-Staters, OL John Rock and DT Joe Norwick. Probably. He went on to play football at Michigan State. Why the Mustangs were great: The small but sturdy team was coached by Buckley, a former Marine and three-sport star at Harvard. Baseball, softball and girls soccer scores for Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County, Baseball, softball and girls soccer scores for the Southland, Governors State University union ends strike after reaching tentative agreement with administration, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. When youve got Division I talent up and down the lineup and we dont have any D-I players to be able to match up is tough for anybody. They also won the Prep Bowl in 1951 and 1952. It's a national story about a community in crisis. They did not allow a point throughout the playoffs, winning their four games by a combined 106-0. How about a great team that ran into another great team in a great game during the playoffs? 15 in USA Today's national rankings. Battle connected with senior Antwon Hayden for the two-point conversion and an 8-7 lead. WR/DB John Newton was one of three players to start for both teams. Why the Redhawks were great: Senior RB Ryan Clifford had perhaps the state's best individual season ever, rushing 301 times for 2,673 yards and 44 TDs. The "City of Champions" is bringing home another piece of hardware after dominating the state championship game on Saturday. NEW: Karsten Creek Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' Paris Patterson (70) seals the edge against Prairie Ridge's Yaroslov Clark (71) while Robert Battle (9) sits in the pocket and looks downfield against Prairie Ridge during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. Playoff victory margin: 30.6 points (Urbana 48-0, Decatur MacArthur 34-28, Prairie Ridge 35-3, Bloomington 33-7, Richards 41-0). Why the Caravan were great: They were led by future Notre Dame coach Brennan and QB Tom Carey, a future Caravan coach. We made sure we keyed on their blocking schemes, Hayden said. The Wolves returned to Zuppke Field on the success of its triple-option offense with senior quarterback Tyler Vasey as the primary playmaker. 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. 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. Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' Brandon Henderson (77), Miles McVay (58) and Paris Patterson (blue shirt) raise the 6A championship trophy in celebration of their victory over Prairie Ridge for the state 6A state football championship at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. 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 This story was originally published December 2, 2019, 10:22 AM. Orange Crush dancers lead a truck carrying members of the East St. Louis Senior High Marching Band during a parade on State Street to celebrate the football team winning the state championship on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' Dominic Dixon (34) hits Prairie Ridge's Tyler Vasey (7) in the backfield for a loss during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Area college signings: NCAA Division I and II, Area college signings: NCAA Division III, NAIA, JUCO. 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. Now is the time to mouse-proof where you live. That would be the last time Vasey and the Wolves would get near the end zone. The school with about 500 students won a state-record 64 consecutive games, with seven undefeated seasons in a row from 1966-72. The youth football standout was murdered in May of 2019 and the Flyers have carried his memory with them ever since. The list is dominated by teams that currently play in Class 7A and 8A and those that competed in 5A and 6A before 2001's class expansion. Ranked No. 3. Playoff victory margin: 10.0 points (Bogan 24-7, Marist 7-0, Homewood-Flossmoor 13-12, St. Rita 18-7, East St. Louis 21-7). 21 in USA Today's national rankings. East St. Louis amassed 592 yards of total offense on the day. Playoff victory margin: 17.2 (Thornton 38-21, Lincoln-Way Central 39-9, Brother Rice 32-6, Wheaton Warrenville South 14-7, Maine South 30-24 2OT). Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' TaRyan Martin (6) follows his blockers Miles McVay (58), Terran Scarborough (79), and Paris Patterson (70) on a running play against Prairie Ridge during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. The East St. Louis Football Flyers earned their tenth high school football state championship on Saturday. Why the Wildcats were great: RB LaMarr Thomas was an All-Stater in football and basketball, helping Thornton win the 1965 mythical football state championship and the 1966 hoops state title in the same school year. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 2 seed, wrapped up at 12-2 while seeing their nine-game winning streak snapped. . Set amongst 600 acres of rolling oak forests, the 1926 red-bricked and green-roofed clubhouse is one of the most recognized sites in golf. In 2009 they ran through 8A undefeated again and finished ranked No. Im proud of these kids. By Michael O'Brien Nov 27, 2021, 3:43pm PDT Cary-Grove players Aaron Caspary (56), Toby Splitt (22) Zachary Petko (63), Drew Borzych (11), and others celebrate their Class 6A state championship. Prairie Ridge (12-2) scored on a 14-yard run by quarterback Tyler Vasey on its first drive. 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