Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 11 in USA Today's national rankings after the 1999 team ranked No. MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; . Prairie Central then appeared headed for the go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter. The Flyers celebrated their Class 6A championship, a 43-21 victory over Prairie Ridge. In 2009 they ran through 8A undefeated again and finished ranked No. On the next play, the two connected again for a 66-yard touchdown to give the Flyers a 20-14 lead. They were packed with Division I talent during the streak, including LB Kevin Lowe (Illinois), LB Ron Ghrist (Missouri), QB Jay Carlton (Colorado State), DE Tom Bunting (Utah), lineman John Ruzich (Michigan State), QB Tom McCartney (Illinois) and DBs Bruce Callender and Charlie Hubbard (both Western Illinois). Its the most points ever scored in a Class 6A title game, breaking the old record of 56 set by Naperville Central in 1999. 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. 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. More specifically, the Flyers averaged a whopping 13.9 yards per play, compared to just 3.5 for the Wolves. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. East St. Louis' 1985 champs probably would win a poll as the state's greatest team. Their 1970 team that didn't allow a point all season earns the right to be called the best of the bunch. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. Ameren customers paid $1.8M for Blues promotion. We really felt like we had something to prove.. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 1 Nov. 26The number 10 sure has a nice ring to it. 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. Girls Varsity Tennis falls to Walled Lake Central, 7-2; 3 matches go to . 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. The Flyers only two minutes to respond, as Martin scampered 34 yards for a touchdown. I cant say enough about our group of guys. 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. 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 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. St. Louis American 1.61K subscribers 1.5K views 3 years ago "The Tigers of East St. Louis' Lincoln High ran basketball, but the Flyers got one now" State Championships that is,. The game has changed so dramatically that it makes it extremely difficult to compare teams from different eras. Why the Saukees were great: Taking a team this talented and putting it in 1970s rural western Illinois turned out to be quite unfair. 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. 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. 1 all year, they beat No. Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' Robert Battle (9) throws a pass for a touchdown against Prairie Ridge during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. Last chance! It was the largest margin of victory in a title game in state history. You saw our crowd out there. RB Dave Matichak, QB Mark Morel and future Bears lineman Tom Thayer led the offense, and defensive standouts included DL John Piazza and DBs Paul Carberry and Tim Tyrell. It happens. The 1912 team put up a point differential of 431-17, again with eight shutouts. NEW: Karsten Creek East St. Louis received the kickoff to start the third quarter and while it mixed in Martin, Battle showcased his accuracy. The Girls and Boys Track and field programs have a combined 29 . W-L Pct; 1: East St. Louis: 5-0: . The Mustangs won Prep Bowl 18-12 over Morgan Park behind 178 yards from Marek, who rushed for 27 TDs as senior and 3,000-plus yards in three years. East St. Louis Football (2022) Standings. Shannon remains the face of East . 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. Prairie Ridge struck first Saturday on Vaseys 14-yard touchdown run with 7:13 left in the first quarter. 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 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. The Flyers secured the 10th state football title, East St. Louis also defeated Prairie Ridge, Thats a wrap! East St. Louis won its second state title over the past four years and fourth under head coach Darren Sunkett in two decades. 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. In the final two of those seasons, East outscored its opponents 526-93. They are all the same size arent they? Sunkett said following East Sides 43-21 triumph over Prairie Ridge Saturday in DeKalb. 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. 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. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. (The board usually decides on rehiring coaches in November.) 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. 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. It's the team's third championship. They outscored their opponents 614-160, including 208-49 in playoffs, and finished No. Cary-Grove used its triple option to upset East St. Louis and Luther Burden, the top team and top player in the state. Charlie Martin and Bobby Sullivan each rushed for more than 1,000 yards, and other stars included QB Steve Massman, TE Rick Jacobsen, LBs Jim Fletcher, Steve DeFalco and John Friedery and OLs Keith Burlingame and Bob Graham. Other stars included WR/S Joey Orlando, lineman Zach Timm and LBs Corby Ryan and Nick Catino. The tradition East St. Louis football has is a great feeling, Sunkett said. 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. The Flyers from the year before might finish second, and the team before that might rank third.. Fans on the go can also watch the games via their mobile devices on the NFHS Network at www.IHSA.tv. 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. Playoff victory margin: 31.2 points (Lane 42-0, Sandburg 54-14, Naperville Central 40-26, Downers Grove North 38-6, Barrington 42-14). You cant match up with that talent.. David Kvidahl is a columnist for STL High School Sports. Its a great feeling, said East St. Louis coach Darren Sunkett, who captured his third state title with the Flyers. Its big, he said. We didnt want them to go ahead of us. May 19-20, 2023: 7th Annual Austin Matura Scholarship Cook Off, East Bernard, TX. These guys stepped up this year. On December 16, 2016, the East St. Louis Flyers football team was welcomed to the United States District Courthouse in East St. Louis for a reception to recognize the team's outstanding 14-0 state championship season. Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' Robert Battle (9) carries the ball against Prairie Ridge during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. Martin capped the march with a 6-yard touchdown run and, following another PAT from Bond, the Flyers were in charge 22-7 just 3:39 before halftime. It looked like Prairie Central had a chance for a fourth title for much of the first three quarters Saturday. Girls Varsity Softball gains split in key double-header match-up at South Lyon East; Eagles take 2nd game 12-8. . McHugh, Carey and FB Dan Shannon were named All-Americans, and OL Ted Cachey would be a captain at Michigan. 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. Each era is represented as fairly as possible. Theres really only one answer, Martin said. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports 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. The defense still felt bad from last year, Sunkett said. The counter was the biggest play they run so we had to make sure we got over top and shut down (Vasey).. Playoff victory margin: 30.6 points (Urbana 48-0, Decatur MacArthur 34-28, Prairie Ridge 35-3, Bloomington 33-7, Richards 41-0). They finished No. To Win Championships takes Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, and a Selfless Commitment to your Teammates!!! Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Breaking News: Press conferences & events, Smiths grand slam lifts Diamondbacks to 6-3 win, Chiefs Patrick Mahomes said ankle is still not 100%, Chiefs HC Andy Reid responds to NFLPA report card, Battlehawks fall to Sea Dragons, dont clinch playoff, Willie Nelsons Outlaw Music Festival features an, PROMO is all a buzz for their Brunch of Champions, Confluence Academies is a great place to work for, Curated and customized the special touch from Tandras, Get your tickets for DreCo Unplugged at The Dark, Tempus brings back BBQ for one Saturday night each, We are doing a time warp back to the 70s with Judi. Relive the East St. Louis Football (2022) individual player's stats and career pages including receiving yards per game, rushing yards per game, total tds, tackles per game, sacks, interceptions, passing tds, receiving tds, rushing tds, caused fumbles, fumble recoveries, qb hurries, completion percentage and qb rating. The Flyers celebrated their Class 6A championship, a 43-21 victory over Prairie Ridge. Just ask the East St. Louis Flyers football team. Are there champions that lost a game or two that deserve to make the list? Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' Antwon Hayden (0) scores a touchdown against Prairie Ridge during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. With Vasey on the sideline Prairie Ridge ran three plays and punted. 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. They won the Catholic League title with a 51-14 win against DePaul and the Prep Bowl 45-20 over Lane to complete a season in which they outscored their opponents 464-121. Why the Knights were great: They showed New Lenox was more than just Providence, running up a point differential of 519-184 against a stacked schedule of 14 teams that combined to go 90-62. Having seen the triple option in last years 37-36 title game loss to Cary-Grove aided East St. Louis on Saturday. The first half, we ran the football well and managed to keep their offense off the field, We needed to do that because they (East St. Louis) can score points in a hurry. Here are a few things to share about our selection process before you dive in: 1. Im still tired, Perkins said in the post-game press conference. Prairie Ridge (12-2) scored on a 14-yard run by quarterback Tyler Vasey on its first drive. The Flyers celebrated their Class 6A championship, a 43-21 victory over Prairie Ridge. Sophomore Sael Reyes interception near the end zone helped East St. Louis end the half with the 22-7 margin. Vasey had 25 carries for 126 yards and one touchdown. According to the CDC, adults in the United States drink an average of 44 ounces of water each day. Bond added another point after. They finished No. The guys came out from January until June and worked their butts off, Sunkett said. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com. 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So, with those criteria in mind, here they are: the 32 best high school football teams in Illinois history, listed chronologically. Why the Tigers were great: Before TV, high school football drew huge crowds. They outscored their opponents 600-209. WR/DB John Newton was one of three players to start for both teams. In the state semifinal and final he rushed for a combined 514 yards and seven touchdowns. East Side got aggressive on the first play as Battle found freshman receiver DJ Miller down the middle for a 41-yard pickup. They finished No. LOUIS -- The story of the East St. Louis High Flyers' surprising run to the 2016 state football title isn't just a local narrative. 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. 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Sean King, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, East St. Louis' Dejerrian Miller (17) signals for a first down after catching a pass against Prairie Ridge's Drake Tomasiewicz (3) during a state 6A championship game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022. It was their eighth touchdown, tying the Class 6A title game record for most in a game. Playoff victory margin: 26.4 points (Stevenson 63-29, Loyola 26-7, Barrington 42-0, Bartlett 23-6, Hinsdale Central 41-21). 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. Girls Varsity Tennis. But we did it anyway. TaRyan Martin had 17 carries for 175 yards and three touchdowns for the Flyers (12-2). 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). Quarterback Robert Pops Battle was 10-for-12 passing for 207 yards and two touchdowns. 1985: East St. Louis-This time the Flyers, who won 46-0 over Catholic League foe Brother Rice, took no prisoners. 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. 2. Playoff victory margin: 23.2 points (Lake Park 28-18, Barrington 30-7, Homewood-Flossmoor 48-21, Andrew 48-22, Addison Trail 52-22). John Tatum Sr., played basketball and baseball and was a member of the swimming team at Armstrong High, beginning a lengthy career of success in the pool. The next year's team extended the Bulldogs' win streak to 28 behind QB John Rutkowski. They capped their undefeated season with a title in the inaugural state playoffs, and they also went undefeated the three seasons before. The defense was led by brother LBs Gus (eight sacks) and Jon (seven) Olofsson. 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