What can you tell me about 4-star 2020 DB Antonio Johnson and 3-star WR Lawaun Powell? East St. Louis High School (IL) Varsity Football - MaxPreps.com This kid is phenomenal when it comes to picking up the game plan. Right nowthey have 18 guys with Power 5 offers (chuckling), so yeah that's our Week 3 game. Upload it here. You are a Girl Dad and how has that changed you? Our gym just isn't big enough to have a proper walk thru. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone Mailstop; Tom Matukewicz: Head Coach tuke@semo.edu: 651-2110 651-2110: 7000 Standout 2022 East St Louis recruit is back on the market. During the season I'm with my players more than I am with my family and my players are an extension of my family. (Lombard, IL), Kenwood Academy Hopefully, his success continues. Head Coach: Anthony Becht Director Team Operations: Anastasia Ali Director Player Personnel: Dave Boller Offensive Coordinator: Bruce Gradkowski Running Backs: Art Valero. Records/seeds: East St. Louis is 10-2 and seeded No. Darren Sunkett: There is definitely no playbook on this thing, and with the governorextending all of the social distancing through the end of April we are now waiting on word from the IHSA on what we will do with spring sports. Defensive Line: LaRoi Glover - A bonafide legend, Glover is perhaps the most recognizable name in the coaching ranks of the Battlehawks, if not the entire league. Space in the LaBarge Stadium press box is limited. Make this summer count! I know predicting the NCAA can be difficult. Heres a kid who was 1,500 miles away from home. Your gifts impact every student, every day. Media passes will be available at the gate for those that have registered in advance. I think Illinois provides a great environment for our kids to succeed academically as well as athletically.. The team was founded by Vince McMahons Alpha Entertainment and is an owned-and-operated member of the new XFL owned by Dwayne Johnsons Alpha Acquico. What do you see out of those programs right now because obviously you have a good relationship it seems like with both sides? Boys Golf Head Coach: . ST. LOUIS, MO. (Chicago, IL), Lake Zurich East St. Louis Football Roster. Just to get him closer to home and a familiar territory, I think it was just a great move for him.. In 2020, St. Bonaventure was named the #2 regional university value in New York and #3 in the North by U.S. News and World Report. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone Image; Aaron Keen: Head Coach akeen@wustl.edu (314) 935-7308 (314) 935-7308: Jeff Fisher Corys always come to me about coaching and things of that sort. Enrolling your child for Kindergarten is as Easy as 1-2-3! The biggest thing out of that game is we had a heat wave that week in St. Louis, and we didn't have an opportunity to practice that week. St. Louis Battlehawks Coaching Staff - Sportskeeda We value the feedback received from students, parents and community stakeholders. Schedule a visit, join us for an event, or go on a virtual tour! To be able to accomplish something like that is just phenomenal. The XFL is back, and the games allocated to each team are set at 10 with each of the 8 teams playing twice against its three divisional rivals and once against the opposite division competition. (Wide receiver) Dominic (Lovett) took his game to another level last season. (Barrington, IL), Wheaton North Jeff is just an electric football player. (Chicago, IL), Hinsdale Central CHAMPAIGN Several of East St. Louis football coach Darren Sunkett's players havegone on to play college ball at Illinois. Ive had the opportunity to coach some great ones. Illinois recruited Jeff Thomas pretty hard when he was a prep prospect. This is another opportunity for our team to go out and get better and play a big game.. I just wanted to add my thought process and my program within what was already here. (Chicago, IL), Bolingbrook Keep current on your favorite Spartan sports teams. East St. Louis Coach Darren Sunkett didnt respond this week to requests for comments about Saturdays matchup. The head coaches, offensive coordinators and defensive coordinators will also step into the spotlight to help innovate the game. Illini Inquirer caught up with Sunkett to discuss Thomas, his impact and his needs at Illinois, as well as Sunkett's relationship with fourth-year Illinois coach Lovie Smith and second-year Illini assistant Cory Patterson. Boys Athletic Director: Brian Schoby brian.schoby@estl189.com phone 618-646-3700, Girls Athletic Director: Darren Sunkett darrensunkett@yahoo.com phone 618-977-1144, Girls Athletic Director's Assistant: Ida Sykes idarea.sykes@estl189.com phone 618-646-3700, Asst. Glover joined the coaching ranks as a Defensive Line Coach for the Jets and the Chargers from 2017-20. Onward and Beyond After School Support, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM O'Fallon and East St. Louis face off in key game in Illinois Sunkett and I cover everything from his . In September 2022, Gradkowski was officially hired by the St. Louis Battlehawks as their offensive coordinator. You can't move forward unless you can understand the past. He made 32 tackles in the spring. 2nd Annual CTE Career Fair. 1850 De La Salle Dr., St. Louis, MO, 63141 . When we won that game I knew we were ready. 1 in the latest AP Class 6A poll. Coach Denny Cerneka took over the football program after Coach Christian and led the team to several playoff appearances and became a founding member of the Metro Catholic Conference. Check here for the COVID Data Dashboard. How much did that impact his decision to transfer to Illinois? So everything for us was film study all week and one or two walk thru's. I don't think people understand how hard our kids work and how well conditioned we are each year.  Dominic took a while to get adjusted after he transferred in. (Oak Lawn, IL), Plainfield North Gettis expects a rough-and-tumble Southwestern Conference affair. After two seasons as Special Teams Coordinator, John became the Head Coach at John Burroughs. Now, his Panthers take the big stage against a local and national power. Jeff came right behind Terry and broke all of Terrys records. How has it impacted you as a coach? Students collaborate for graffiti art to display in hallways. We didn't put any pads on and our walk thru were in the gym so I was highly concerned as far as going into that game. Apply today! Lemont is 12-0 and seeded No. IHSA Concussion: Return to Play Protocol- Click the link to see the article from IHSA regarding the protocol for student-athletes and possible head concussions. Adding Dominic with Keontez Lewis, who's another kid who can stretch you vertically and also horizontally and they make it tough for other teams to defend us. During the season I'm with my players more than I am with my family and my players are an extension of my family. (Wheaton, IL), Antioch Community The more you look at it, personally I just don't see any way of getting it done. Upload it. Ida Sykes, Administrative Assistant to the Athletic Director, Brian Schoby, Assistant Athletic Director. Its an important game. 10 in the latest AP Class 8A poll 32-31 and East St. Louis defeated Belleville East 57-0 . So everything for us was film study all week and one or two walk thru's. We can see Illinois is getting an electric football player. They are also loaded every year and they will be a partof the Classic and we have our hands loaded with both of those Missouri teams. I think the coaching staff, the support, the administration and the community has been a big impact, he said. You always want to represent where youre from. Gettis first season was 2019 with the Panthers going 3-6 and lost to East St. Louis 51-3. After winning the Class 6A state title in 2019, the Flyers looked to return to the field in 2020 with high . They might not ever get the chance to do these things in life, but at least we gave them that opportunity and experience as a student athlete. Our teachers engage our young men with active learning and genuine relationships. AP English Literature & Composition Exam, 1:00 PM (Rolling Meadows, IL), Joliet Catholic Academy Please review our eLearning, Return to Learn and ESSER III Plans. Sunkett: That was definitely the tone setter. Just having those guys take us to the wire and having an opportunity late to win the game on fourth down, I knew we were on our way after that game as long as we could stay injury free.<\/p>\n

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Sunkett:<\/strong> We open with two Missouri powers. It just depends on what side of the ball Coach Smith wants to play them on. . They really stepped upand got it done and led us to a state championship. Thats what a lot of high school coaches want. (Woodstock, IL), Palatine He has coached the state's winningest football program of all time to an impressive 166-50 record in 18 seasons including IHSA state football titles in 2008 (Class 7A), 2016 (Class 7A) and in dominant fashion last season in Class 6A. It's tough for the coaches right now and it's tough on the kids. Explore the options. OVERALL 0-0 0.00 Win % CONFERENCE 0-0 1stSouthwestern. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Tyler committed to Missouri already while Dominic has multiple Power 5 offers and so does Keontez. Once you sit down and talk to him and see what hes all about, you realize hes definitely going to take care of your kids. We think it's an experience they will remember and cherish for a lifetime. EDGYTIM: You've been at East St. Louis for a lot of years now, and you know firsthand that high school sports in general means so much to yourcommunity. I want to get to know my grand kids.  I try to spend as much time as I can with my daughters and two have moved out of town now so I cherish every moment I have with them. (Arlington Heights, IL), East St. Louis They were the number one ranked team in the country last year and they are supposedlygoing to be the preseason number one ranked team again in the nation for 2020. (Batavia, IL). I'm sure some of our kids are stressed out because they are so used to that structure being there. Tight Ends/Special Teams: Tory Woodbury - A former quarterback and wide receiver himself, Woodbury was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets. School District 189 is participating in the Test to Stay program in partnership with the CDC, IDPH, and East Side Health District. T. Dismukes. Week 2 we host the annual Scholars Classic and we play 2019 6A Missouri state champions in the Desmet Spartans. Visit Departments and Curriculum. The four-star recruit earned an offer from Alabama after an impressive [] Growing up I never had the opportunity to leave Camden. Running Backs: Art Valero - Another former Ram, Valero was the running back coach in 2008-09 and led Steven Jackson to some of his more productive seasons. I've been doing this now for a long time, and sometimes you sit back and it hits you like, "Wow I've really aged" in this game. I really didn't think we could be beat after that game. We formservant leaders through opportunities to give back here at home and around the world. It will be a sophomore line with one junior and those guys overall will be pretty good. Darren Sunkett: Its definitely grown. St. Louis Battlehawks Coaching Staff - xfl.com More about East St . Please click the read more link to access the document. In six spring games with East St. Louis he caught 32 passes for 737 yards and scored . * Last updated at 7:35 am on Monday, May 1, 2023, Nickname(s): Flyers (boys), Flyerettes (girls), Cities in District: Alorton 2,237; Centreville 9,747; East St. Louis 31,200; Washington Park 8,223, Board Division: 7, Legislative District: 19, IHSA Official Representative: Alonzo Nelson alonzo.nelson@estl189.com, Superintendent: Arthur Culver arthur.culver@estl189.com phone 618-646-3006 fax 618-583-8372, Principal: Alonzo Nelson alonzo.nelson@estl189.com, Principal's Assistant: Phebe Washington phebe.washington@estl189.com phone 618-610-0180, District Athletic Director: Darren Sunkett darrensunkett@yahoo.com phone 618-977-1144, Boys Athletic Director: Darren Sunkett darrensunkett@yahoo.com phone 618-977-1144, Boys Athletic Director's Assistant: Ida Sykes idarea.sykes@estl189.com phone 618-646-3700, Asst. (Chicago, IL), St. Patrick Theres also a rivalry between the two. Its so much bigger than a regular game.. As a young coach he held posts at University City High School, Kirkwood and Priory before joining the John Burroughs staff with Gus Frerotte in 2011. (Downers Grove, IL), A B Shepard Hopefully, the NCAA will allow him to play right away and Illinois fans will have the opportunity to see Jeff play this year.. (Plainfield, IL), MacArthur Due to our strong athletic traditions, several professional athletes and Olympians have emerged from East St. Louis, Illinois. Youre right in the middle of it, and I think its great when Illinois and Missouri are both recruiting that area well. The St. Louis Battlehawks are a professional American football team competing in the XFL. I cherish every year I have now, and to answer your question I definitely reflect back on those days. The SHIELD Illinois saliva-based PCR test is also available weekly to test students or staff for COVID to promote a safe learning environment. Immediately following his playing career, Donnie joined the coaching ranks, starting off with high school coaching jobs in Florida, first as a Defensive Backs coach in Tarpon Springs East Lake H.S. Robinson has verbally committed to Arkansas State . EDGYTIM: With the sudden passing of Kobe Bryant, we had a lot of talk aboutbeing a Girl Dad. Adding Dominic with Keontez Lewis, who's another kid who can stretch you vertically and also horizontally and they make it tough for other teams to defend us. I want to get to know my grand kids. We talked already about the two freshmen linemen back for next season and it's just about getting them in the best shape possible and they have nothing but upside. Senior tackle Jireh Mayes (6-2, 320) will anchor the defensive line. 2020 State Championships; 2019 State Championships; 2018 State Championships; 2017 State Championships; 2016 State Championships; Boys state placers, 1966-2020; Girls all-time state placers; Spring Sports . Coach Robert Steeples led the Spartans to their 1st undefeated season in and their 2nd State Title in 2019 and finished as State Runner-Upin 2020. He made it through the summer andWeek 1 he was ready. How has it impacted you as a coach? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunkett:<\/strong> I've got three of them (girls). How would you describe your relationship with Lovie and his staff? They are also loaded every year and they will be a part of the Classic and we have our hands loaded with both of those Missouri teams. Sidelined East St. Louis Football Coach Bob Shannon Was a Beacon of When you try to think of a weak link from last year it maybe was the offensive line. Last year right out of the gates you played Batavia at Batavia and in that first game your kids came out on fire (a 31-17 Flyers win). If we could compete with them physically upfront in the trenches, our team would be fine. (Des Plaines, IL), Simeon So I really know this whole Girl Dad thing and I really understand it. Former East St. Louis and NFL great linebacker Bryan Cox and Flyers coaching legend Bob Shannon helped celebrate the 30-year reunion of the East St. Louis Class of 1986 and the 1985 Flyers . I really didn't think we could be beat after that game. Coaches - East St. Louis Flyers Football - East St. Louis, IL Football Coaches - Washington University in St. Louis It showed, it definitely showed early in how poorly we played. Athletics / Department Page - East St. Louis School District 189 He was an outstanding football player. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. It's crazy, but it took Dominic a wholesummer to make it through one of our team workouts. More than 100 students from all grade levels participate in our student council and enthusiasm is at an all-time high. Just to have somebody that electric, every time he touches the ball great things happen. After a solid playing career that saw him make the All-Rookie Team, Claiborne joined the coaching ranks at the high school level, starting with Calabasas High School before returning to USCs football team as a quality control analyst, Most recently, he was the Linebackers coach for Arizona State before joining the St. Louis Battlehawks. Our kids came in and competed their butts off and we jumped on them early. The East St. Louis School District is deeply committed to ensuring the safety of all students, staff, and school visitors on a daily basis. Louis Rams (1994-1995), Denver Broncos (1999) QB coach: Arizona Cardinals (2009 . He said after last weeks win over Belleville East that each new week brings his Flyers an opportunity to build. We can not guarantee space for media that has not registered in advance. (Normal, IL), Lincoln Way West He doesnt call you coach. He calls you by your first name. (Antioch, IL), Crystal Lake South If we could compete with them physically upfront in the trenches, our team would be fine. We had to prepare our kids for a very physical game because that's what Batavia brings week in and week out. Sunkett: We open with two Missouri powers. A lot of great players from East St. Louis have come to play at Illinois. Thats a good program. This year I'd like Tyler to be just a little more vocal as a leader. In 2018, they were 1-8 overall and 0-7 in SWC play. Theyre enjoying their time and upholding that standard and expectation.. The East St. Louis School District is deeply committed to ensuring the safety of all students, staff, and school visitors on a daily basis. To Access The Forms Click Here, *Public Act 102-0051The district allows a student to modify his or her athletic uniform for the purpose of modesty in clothing or attire that is in accordance with the requirements of his or her religion or his or her cultural values or modesty preferences. 2022 Saint Louis football roster - Hawaii Prep World And its always good to represent your home state school and to be able to lay your groundwork right here where everything started. ILH boys; OIA East boys; OIA West boys; ILH girls; OIA East girls; OIA West girls; Wrestling. 10 in the latest AP Class 8A poll 32-31 and East St. Louis defeated Belleville East 57-0. Si vous ne souhaitez pas que nos partenaires et nousmmes utilisions des cookies et vos donnes personnelles pour ces motifs supplmentaires, cliquez sur Refuser tout. Wide Receivers: Ricky Proehl. Darren Sunkett: Yeah, predicting that can be difficult. Saturdays game represents a snapshot of OFallon resurgence under Gettis. Do you have a team photo? I understand the hurdles we went through as a program and it just makes us stronger for the future. <\/p>\n

EDGYTIM: With the sudden passing of Kobe Bryant, we had a lot of talk about being a Girl Dad. (Lake Zurich, IL), East St. Louis Name Role; Anthony Becht: Head Coach: Anastasia Ali: Dir. Offensive Line: Pat Perles - The son of former college head coach and architect of the widely recognized Steel Curtain George Perles, Pat Perles came into coaching in 1992 with the LA Rams. On the defensive side, the Defenders will be employing: Defensive Coordinator: Donnie Abraham - A strong playing career in the NFL establishing his name, Abraham spent 8 years in the NFL, and was one of the better cornerbacks during his time there. They might not ever get the chance to do these things in life, but at least we gave them that opportunity and experience as a student athlete. The staff and faculty members are making every effort to ensure quality instruction as well as a welcoming environment. I think just being around out guys made Dominic's take his game to another level and he also took our offense to another level.