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State Final Teams: Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge) | East St. Louis (Sr.)

East St. Louis (Sr.) (11-2)


School Information

Name: East St. Louis Senior High School
City: East St. Louis
County: St. Clair
Classification Enrollment: 1133
Nickname: Flyers
Colors: Orange/Royal
Conference: Southwestern
Superintendent: Arthur Culver
Principal: Alonzo Nelson
Athletic Director: Darren Sunkett
Head Coach: Darren Sunkett
Assistant Coaches: Rico Armstrong, Trevor Dismuke, Roderick Felton, Terry Fenton, Brandon Gregory, Jason Hicks, Cliff Young, Kendrick Jones, Harith Mitchom, Dominic Nelson, Emric Johnson
Athletic Trainer: Destinee Grove
Captains: Robert "Pops" Battle, Miles McVay, Brandon Henderson, Paris Patterson

Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
0 Antwon Hayden LB 6-3 236 Sr.
1 Leontre Bradford FS-WR 6-0 185 Jr.
2 Sael Reyes FS 6-2 180 So.
3 Christopher Bennett Jr WR 5-7 160 So.
4 John Daily WR 5-10 160 Jr.
5 Marquese Palmer LB-RB 5-11 190 Sr.
6 TaRyan Martin RB 5-8 190 So.
7 Justin Price WR 6-1 180 So.
8 Jaion Jackson DB 5-10 155 Jr.
9 Robert "Pops" Battle QB 6-0 160 Jr.
10 Jesse Watson WR-DB 5-10 150 Jr.
11 Marlyn Jones DB 6-0 170 Jr.
12 Michael Tillman DB 6-0 190 Sr.
13 Charles Bass DB 6-2 170 So.
14 Rico Bond WR-K 5-11 160 Jr.
15 Maleek Perkins WR-DB 5-8 165 Jr.
16 Caiden Rogers WR-QB 6-2 160 So.
17 Dejerrian Miller WR 6-2 170 Fr.
18 Austin Franklin LB 6-3 230 Jr.
21 Leon Howard LB 6-2 210 Fr.
23 Bryce Harrison LB 6-1 220 Jr.
25 Nazz Cobb DB 6-1 180 So.
26 Larevious Woods RB 5-8 200 So.
27 Ryan Pelly DB 5-9 160 So.
28 Dillion Turner LB 5-10 180 Fr.
29 Orlando Fridge RB 5-6 140 Fr.
31 Andrew Bownes DL 6-2 210 Jr.
33 Nigel Davis WR 6-2 173 So.
34 Dominic Dixon LB 6-0 180 Jr.
40 Carnell McIntosh LB 6-3 230 Fr.
44 Keshawn Hayden DL 6-3 230 Sr.
50 Shamon Hamilton OL-DL 6-0 250 So.
52 Timothy Pitts Jr OL 6-0 230 Sr.
53 Wisdom Stephens OL 6-2 250 So.
54 Daryous Mayo DL 5-11 250 Sr.
55 Mytrell Tillman DL 6-3 250 Fr.
57 Terrell Berryhill Jr OL 6-3 240 So.
58 Miles McVay OL 6-6 330 Sr.
62 Marquell Robinson OL 6-0 260 So.
70 Paris Patterson OL 6-5 300 Sr.
72 Kerwyn Williams OL 6-2 275 Sr.
74 Mekhi McDowell DL 5-11 260 Jr.
75 Jordan Henderson OL 6-1 270 Fr.
76 Mario Scott OL-DL 6-0 250 Fr.
77 Brandon Henderson OL 6-3 300 Sr.
78 Marquon Scott OL 6-1 260 So.
79 Terran Scarborough OL-DL 5-11 315 Sr.
99 Keandre McClendon DL 6-1 230 Fr.

Specialists

Kickoff Specialist: Rico Bond
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
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
OL 52 Timothy Pitts Jr 6-0 230 Sr.
OL 58 Miles McVay 6-6 330 Sr.
OL 70 Paris Patterson 6-5 300 Sr.
OL 77 Brandon Henderson 6-3 300 Sr.
OL 79 Terran Scarborough 5-11 315 Sr.
QB 9 Robert "Pops" Battle 6-0 160 Jr.
RB 6 TaRyan Martin 5-8 190 So.
WR 3 Christopher Bennett Jr 5-7 160 So.
WR 10 Jesse Watson 5-10 150 Jr.
WR 16 Caiden Rogers 6-2 160 So.
WR 17 Dejerrian Miller 6-2 170 Fr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 5-10, 175
Line: 6-3, 295
Receivers: 5-11, 160
Defense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
DB 1 Leontre Bradford 6-0 185 Jr.
DB 2 Sael Reyes 6-2 180 So.
DB 8 Jaion Jackson 5-10 155 Jr.
DB 12 Michael Tillman 6-0 190 Sr.
DB 13 Charles Bass 6-2 170 So.
DL 18 Austin Franklin 6-3 230 Jr.
DL 44 Keshawn Hayden 6-3 230 Sr.
DL 99 Keandre McClendon 6-1 230 Fr.
LB 0 Antwon Hayden 6-3 236 Sr.
LB 23 Bryce Harrison 6-1 220 Jr.
LB 34 Dominic Dixon 6-0 180 Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 6-0, 176
Line: 6-2, 230
Linebackers: 6-1, 212

Statistics 

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Scores
Date Opponent W/L Own Opp
8/27 Baltimore (St. Francis Academy), MD L 13 20
9/3 St. Louis (Christian Brothers), MO W 64 19
9/10 Fairburn (Creekside), GA L 8 10
9/17 Belleville (East) W 57 0
9/24 O'Fallon (H.S.) W 60 21
10/1 Belleville (West) W 55 0
10/7 Alton (Sr.) W 80 0
10/14 Edwardsville (H.S.) W 24 7
10/21 St. Louis (De Smet Jesuit), MO W 40 10
IHSA Playoffs
10/29 Oak Lawn (Richards) W 71 0
11/5 Normal (Community West) W 40 0
11/12 Crete (Monee) W 45 0
11/19 Lemont (H.S.) W 32 29
11/26 Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge)      

Head Coach Darren Sunkett
Year W-L
St. Louis (Riverview Gardens), MO
1996 5-5
1997 8-3
1998 13-1 (1st)
1999 8-2
4 yrs. 34-11
East St. Louis (Sr.)
2000 7-3
2001 6-4
2002 8-3
2003 11-1
2004 8-3
2005 7-4
2006 11-1
2007 11-2
2008 13-1 (1st)
2009 10-3
2010 4-6
2011 9-3
2012 8-3
2013 9-4
2014 7-5
2015 3-6
2016 14-0 (1st)
2017 10-2
2018 9-3
2019 14-0 (1st)
2021 5-1
2021 11-3 (2nd)
2022 11-2
23 yrs. 206-63
GRAND TOTAL
27 yrs. 240-74

Tournament History 

1974-5A    13   19  3-1 (12-1)     2nd  Cornelius Perry
       W   34   21  Quincy (Sr.)
       W   35    0  Naperville (Central)
       W   46    0  Chicago (Gordon Tech)
       L   13   19  Northbrook (Glenbrook North) (OT)
1977-5A    13   36  2-1 (9-2)      DNP  Robert Shannon
       W   33   26  Moline (H.S.)
       W   14   12  Dolton (Thornridge)
       L   13   36  Franklin Park (East Leyden)
1978-5A    12   48  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Robert Shannon
       W   35    0  Rock Island (H.S.)
       L   12   48  Chicago (St. Rita)
1979-5A    20   14  4-0 (10-0)     1st  Robert Shannon
       W   36    0  New Lenox (Lincoln-Way)
       W   38    6  Oak Lawn (Richards)
       W   21   15  Elgin (Larkin)
       W   20   14  Burbank (St. Laurence)
1982-6A    13   25  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Robert Shannon
       W   52   10  Orland Park (Sandburg)
       L   13   25  Burbank (Reavis)
1983-6A    13    0  4-0 (13-0)     1st  Robert Shannon
       W   37    8  Danville (H.S.)
       W   13   12  Romeoville (H.S.)
       W    8    0  Chicago (St. Rita)
       W   13    0  Addison (A. Trail)
1984-6A    38    6  4-0 (13-0)     1st  Robert Shannon
       W   35   13  Aurora (West Aurora)
       W   30   13  Romeoville (H.S.)
       W   35   12  Buffalo Grove
       W   38    6  Downers Grove (South)
1985-6A    46    0  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Robert Shannon
       W   44    0  Danville (H.S.)
       W   58   12  Lockport (Twp.)
       W   13    0  Orland Park (Sandburg)
       W   33    7  Buffalo Grove
       W   46    0  Chicago (Brother Rice)
1986-6A    15   18  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Robert Shannon
       W    7    0  Belleville (East)
       W   20    0  Granite City
       L   15   18  Flossmoor (Homewood-F.)
1987-6A     6   26  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Robert Shannon
       W   41   14  Lockport (Twp.)
       W   20   13  East Moline (United)
       W   24    8  Flossmoor (Homewood-F.)
       W   19    7  Chicago (Mt. Carmel)
       L    6   26  Arlington Heights (Hersey)
1988-6A     7   21  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Robert Shannon
       W   30    6  Alton (Sr.)
       W   26   15  Belleville (East)
       W   27    0  Pekin
       W   14    6  Naperville (North)
       L    7   21  Chicago (Mt. Carmel)
1989-6A    55    8  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Robert Shannon
       W   53   27  East Moline (United)
       W   41    0  Pekin
       W   14   13  Orland Park (Sandburg)
       W   36   22  Hoffman Estates (Conant)
       W   55    8  Harvey (Thornton)
1990-6A    26   28  3-1 (12-1)     DNP  Robert Shannon
       W   61    0  Danville (H.S.)
       W   56   14  East St. Louis (Lincoln)
       W   49   42  Elgin (Larkin)
       L   26   28  Downers Grove (North)
1991-6A    48    6  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Robert Shannon
       W   26    6  Granite City
       W   27    7  Moline (H.S.)
       W   26    0  Downers Grove (North)
       W   20    4  Tinley Park (Andrew)
       W   48    6  Carol Stream (Glenbard North)
1992-5A     7   15  1-1 (9-2)      DNP  Robert Shannon
       W   55    0  Cahokia (H.S.)
       L    7   15  Bloomington (H.S.)
1993-5A    13   27  2-1 (9-3)      DNP  Robert Shannon
       W   31   13  Edwardsville (H.S.)
       W   12    9  Bloomington (H.S.)
       L   13   27  Belvidere (H.S.)
1994-5A     0   27  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Robert Shannon
       W   46   11  Normal (Community)
       L    0   27  Rockford (Boylan Catholic)
1998-5A     7   25  1-1 (7-4)      DNP  Terry Hill
       W   20   14  Collinsville
       L    7   25  Cary (C.-Grove)
2000-6A    15   38  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Terry Hill
       L   15   38  Elgin (H.S.)
2001-7A     6   42  0-1 (6-4)      DNP  
       L    6   42  Chicago (Dunbar)
2002-7A    12   15  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Darren Sunkett
       W   27   12  Bolingbrook
       L   12   15  Oswego (H.S.)
2003-7A    20   33  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Darren Sunkett
       W   34    3  Quincy (Sr.)
       W   45    3  O'Fallon (H.S.)
       L   20   33  Oswego (H.S.)
2004-7A    27   28  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Darren Sunkett
       W   33   14  Bradley (B.-Bourbonnais)
       L   27   28  Chicago (Morgan Park)
2005-7A     8   24  1-1 (7-4)      DNP  Darren Sunkett
       W   18   10  Alton (Sr.)
       L    8   24  Edwardsville (H.S.)
2006-7A    13   35  2-1 (11-1)     DNP  Darren Sunkett
       W   38    0  Pekin
       W   33   27  Edwardsville (H.S.)
       L   13   35  New Lenox (Providence Catholic)
2007-7A     0   26  3-1 (11-2)     DNP  Darren Sunkett
       W   27   21  Batavia
       W   26    7  Moline (H.S.)
       W   34   26  Geneva
       L    0   26  Wheaton (W. Warrenville South)
2008-7A    33   14  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Darren Sunkett
       W   50   15  Burbank (St. Laurence)
       W   46    3  Chicago (De La Salle)
       W   35   28  Chicago (St. Rita)
       W   27   20  Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West)
       W   33   14  Geneva
2009-7A    15   34  3-1 (10-3)     DNP  Darren Sunkett
       W   50   43  Bradley (B.-Bourbonnais)
       W   48   20  Minooka
       W   27   14  O'Fallon (H.S.)
       L   15   34  Wheaton (W. Warrenville South)
2010-7A     0    1  0-1 (4-6)      DNP  Darren Sunkett
       L    0    1  Belleville (West)
2011-7A     7   10  2-1 (9-3)      DNP  Darren Sunkett
       W   33    7  Granite City
       W   41    0  Oswego (H.S.)
       L    7   10  Wheaton (W. Warrenville South)
2012-7A    18   21  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Darren Sunkett
       W   27   13  Belleville (West)
       L   18   21  Edwardsville (H.S.)
2013-6A     6    7  3-1 (9-4)      DNP  Darren Sunkett
       W   33    6  Normal (Community West)
       W   38   16  Normal (Community)
       W   27   26  New Lenox (Providence Catholic)
       L    6    7  Oak Lawn (Richards)
2014-6A    27   49  2-1 (7-5)      DNP  Darren Sunkett
       W   40   19  Peoria (Richwoods)
       W   67   28  Normal (Community West)
       L   27   49  Peoria (Notre Dame)
2016-7A    26   13  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Darren Sunkett
       W   44    7  New Lenox (Lincoln-Way West)
       W   32   28  Carol Stream (Glenbard North)
       W   60   27  Villa Park (Willowbrook)
       W   20    0  Lisle (Benet Academy)
       W   26   13  Plainfield (North)
2017-7A    18   21  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Darren Sunkett
       W   62    7  Libertyville
       W   40   18  Buffalo Grove
       L   18   21  Chicago (Mt. Carmel)
2018-7A    19   29  2-1 (9-3)      DNP  Darren Sunkett
       W   62   14  Hoffman Estates (H.S.)
       W   56   14  Lombard (Glenbard East)
       L   19   29  Chicago (Mt. Carmel)
2019-6A    43   21  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Darren Sunkett
       W   44    0  Chicago (Morgan Park)
       W   70   28  Rock Island (H.S.)
       W   60    0  Oak Lawn (Richards)
       W   50   28  Chatham (Glenwood)
       W   43   21  Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge)
2021-6A    36   37  4-1 (10-2)     2nd  Darren Sunkett
       W   66    0  Riverside (R.-Brookfield)
       W   54    0  Oak Lawn (Richards)
       W   42   21  Lemont (H.S.)
       W   54   13  Crete (C.-Monee)
       L   36   37  Cary (C.-Grove)