State Final Teams: Cary (C.-Grove) | 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: 1194
Nickname: Flyers
Colors: Orange/Royal
Conference: Southwestern
Superintendent: Arthur Culver
Principal: Brittany Green
Athletic Director: Darren Sunkett
Asst. Athletic Director: Brian Schoby
Head Coach: Darren Sunkett
Assistant Coaches: Harith Mitchom, Dominic Nelson, Emric Johnson, Brandon Gregory, Jason Hicks
Athletic Trainer: Destinee Grove
Captains: Robert "Pops" Battle, Leontre Bradford, Jaion Jackson, Jesse Watson
Manager:
Last Year's Advancement: Defeated Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge), 57-7, in 6A State Final
Roster
| No. |
Name |
Pos. |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Yr. |
| 0 |
Charles Bass |
DB |
6-2 |
190 |
Jr. |
| 1 |
Leontre Bradford |
DB |
6-0 |
190 |
Sr. |
| 2 |
Taylor Powell |
DB |
6-3 |
200 |
Sr. |
| 3 |
Christopher Bennett Jr |
WR |
5-7 |
175 |
Jr. |
| 4 |
Mekhi Mixon |
LB |
6-0 |
195 |
Jr. |
| 5 |
Larevious Woods |
RB |
5-8 |
200 |
Jr. |
| 6 |
TaRyan Martin |
RB |
5-8 |
190 |
Jr. |
| 7 |
Justin Price |
WR |
6-1 |
185 |
Jr. |
| 8 |
Jaion Jackson |
DB |
5-10 |
165 |
Sr. |
| 9 |
Robert "Pops" Battle |
QB |
6-0 |
180 |
Sr. |
| 10 |
Jesse Watson |
WR |
5-10 |
165 |
Sr. |
| 11 |
Reese Shanklin |
QB-K |
6-1 |
175 |
Fr. |
| 12 |
Quentin Kirby |
DB |
6-0 |
180 |
Jr. |
| 13 |
John Dailey |
WR |
5-9 |
170 |
Sr. |
| 14 |
Rico Bond |
WR |
6-0 |
180 |
Sr. |
| 15 |
Ronnie GoMiller |
WR-DB |
5-9 |
165 |
Fr. |
| 16 |
LaRon Baker |
WR |
5-11 |
165 |
Fr. |
| 17 |
Keylan LaGrant |
LB |
6-2 |
190 |
Jr. |
| 18 |
Keandre McClendon |
LB |
6-2 |
230 |
Jr. |
| 19 |
Elmo Gilliam Jr |
LB |
5-10 |
200 |
Jr. |
| 20 |
Royce Searcy |
WR-DB |
5-8 |
160 |
Fr. |
| 21 |
Leon Howard Jr |
LB |
6-2 |
225 |
So. |
| 23 |
Bryce Harrison |
LB |
6-1 |
225 |
Sr. |
| 24 |
Gregory Robinson |
DB |
5-9 |
180 |
Jr. |
| 25 |
Amir Tillman |
RB |
5-10 |
170 |
Fr. |
| 26 |
Demetrius Taylor |
RB-DB |
5-11 |
180 |
Fr. |
| 27 |
Frank Luckett |
DB |
5-9 |
150 |
Fr. |
| 28 |
Dillon Turner |
FB-LB |
5-10 |
205 |
Sr. |
| 29 |
David Cross |
CB |
6-0 |
185 |
Jr. |
| 31 |
Andrew Bownes |
DL |
6-2 |
235 |
Sr. |
| 32 |
Ahmad Coleman |
RB |
5-11 |
185 |
Fr. |
| 33 |
Raheem Floyd |
DB |
6-1 |
160 |
Fr. |
| 34 |
Jeremiah Reed |
DB |
5-8 |
155 |
Fr. |
| 35 |
Randy Johnson |
DB |
5-7 |
145 |
Fr. |
| 36 |
Reggie Murphy |
DB |
5-9 |
150 |
Fr. |
| 40 |
Carnell McIntosh |
DL |
6-2 |
245 |
So. |
| 42 |
Oreyon Hogan |
LB |
6-3 |
185 |
Fr. |
| 44 |
Nigel Davis |
LB |
6-1 |
205 |
Jr. |
| 45 |
Gerad Minnix |
WR |
6-2 |
175 |
Fr. |
| 50 |
Shamon Hamilton |
OL-DL |
6-2 |
280 |
Jr. |
| 52 |
Traveon Mays |
OL-DL |
6-1 |
250 |
Sr. |
| 53 |
Keyon Davis |
OL |
6-4 |
300 |
Fr. |
| 54 |
Caleb Brown |
DL |
6-1 |
235 |
Fr. |
| 55 |
Mytrell Tillman |
OL-DL |
6-3 |
280 |
So. |
| 56 |
Caleb Morrow |
OL |
6-3 |
240 |
So. |
| 57 |
Terrell Berryhill Jr |
OL |
6-4 |
250 |
So. |
| 58 |
Cameron Taylor |
OL |
6-1 |
250 |
Fr. |
| 71 |
Lawrence Powell |
OL |
6-1 |
320 |
Jr. |
| 74 |
Marquell Robinson |
OL |
6-1 |
290 |
Sr. |
| 75 |
Jordan Henderson |
OL |
6-1 |
305 |
So. |
| 76 |
Kheagan Blakemore |
OL |
6-0 |
270 |
Fr. |
| 77 |
Trenten Staten |
OL |
5-11 |
255 |
Fr. |
| 79 |
Aiden Taylor |
OL |
6-2 |
290 |
Sr. |
| 95 |
Gregory Bell |
DL |
6-1 |
290 |
Fr. |
| 99 |
Mechki McDowell |
DL |
5-10 |
290 |
Sr. |
Specialists
Kickoff Specialist: Reese Shanklin
Kickoff Returners: Christopher Bennett Jr, Jesse Watson
Punter: Christopher Bennett Jr
Punt Returners: Christopher Bennett Jr, Rico Bond
Placekicker: Reese Shanklin
Placekick Holder: Robert "Pops" Battle
Starters
Offense
| Position |
No. |
Name |
Height |
Weight |
Year |
| FB |
28 |
Dillon Turner |
5-10 |
205 |
Sr. |
| OL |
50 |
Shamon Hamilton |
6-2 |
280 |
Jr. |
| OL |
52 |
Traveon Mays |
6-1 |
250 |
Sr. |
| OL |
55 |
Mytrell Tillman |
6-3 |
280 |
So. |
| OL |
74 |
Marquell Robinson |
6-1 |
290 |
Sr. |
| OL |
79 |
Aiden Taylor |
6-2 |
290 |
Sr. |
| QB |
9 |
Robert "Pops" Battle |
6-0 |
180 |
Sr. |
| RB |
5 |
Larevious Woods |
5-8 |
200 |
Jr. |
| WR |
10 |
Jesse Watson |
5-10 |
165 |
Sr. |
| WR |
14 |
Rico Bond |
6-0 |
180 |
Sr. |
| WR |
3 |
Christopher Bennett Jr |
5-7 |
175 |
Jr. |
Offense Averages
Backs: 5-10, 188
Line: 6-2, 275
Receivers: 5-10, 171
Defense
| Position |
No. |
Name |
Height |
Weight |
Year |
| DB |
1 |
Leontre Bradford |
6-0 |
190 |
Sr. |
| DB |
2 |
Taylor Powell |
6-3 |
200 |
Sr. |
| DB |
8 |
Jaion Jackson |
5-10 |
165 |
Sr. |
| DB |
12 |
Quentin Kirby |
6-0 |
180 |
Jr. |
| DL |
18 |
Keandre McClendon |
6-2 |
230 |
Jr. |
| DL |
31 |
Andrew Bownes |
6-2 |
235 |
Sr. |
| DL |
40 |
Carnell McIntosh |
6-2 |
245 |
So. |
| LB |
19 |
Elmo Gilliam Jr |
5-10 |
200 |
Jr. |
| LB |
23 |
Bryce Harrison |
6-1 |
225 |
Sr. |
| LB |
17 |
Keylan LaGrant |
6-2 |
190 |
Jr. |
| LB |
4 |
Mekhi Mixon |
6-0 |
195 |
Jr. |
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-11, 170
Line: 6-1, 263
Linebackers: 6-1, 207
Statistics
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Scores
| Date |
Opponent |
W/L |
Own |
Opp |
| 8/26 |
Chicago (Mt. Carmel) |
L |
33 |
36 |
| 9/2 |
Baltimore (St. Frances Academy), MD |
W |
13 |
7 |
| 9/9 |
Humble (Atascocita), TX |
L |
13 |
43 |
| 9/16 |
Belleville (East) |
W |
48 |
0 |
| 9/23 |
O'Fallon (H.S.) |
W |
54 |
13 |
| 9/30 |
Belleville (West) |
W |
63 |
0 |
| 10/6 |
Alton (Sr.) |
W |
59 |
0 |
| 10/13 |
Edwardsville (H.S.) |
W |
27 |
15 |
| 10/20 |
Forfeit |
W |
1 |
0 |
| IHSA Playoffs |
| 10/28 |
Lemont (H.S.) |
W |
61 |
0 |
| 11/4 |
Normal (Community West) |
W |
54 |
7 |
| 11/11 |
Kankakee (Sr.) |
W |
39 |
13 |
| 11/18 |
Washington |
W |
34 |
18 |
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 |
12-2 (1st) |
| 2023 |
11-2 |
| 24 yrs. |
218-65 |
| GRAND TOTAL |
| 28 yrs. |
252-76 |
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 Darren Sunkett
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 (11-3) 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)
2022-6A 57 7 5-0 (12-2) 1st Darren Sunkett
W 71 0 Oak Lawn (Richards)
W 40 0 Normal (Community West)
W 45 0 Crete (C.-Monee)
W 32 29 Lemont (H.S.)
W 57 7 Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge)
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