O'Fallon and East St. Louis face off in key game in Illinois (Lake Forest, IL), Warren Township This was the freshman group when I came in, Gettis said. Keep current on your favorite Spartan sports teams. The 23-24 East St. Louis varsity football staff roster. ST. LOUIS, MO. I tell my kids all the time teams and coaches never forget losses, so we knew going in it would be a hostile environment. Senior tackle Jireh Mayes (6-2, 320) will anchor the defensive line. We saw during that film that Jeff left your team at one point. 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. 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. When I talk about brick by brick, its about building a program, making more progress and kids understand playing for OFallon has an expectancy. East St. Louis has been a dominant force in the state of Illinois for several decades, winning numerous state Championships and countless conference titles. He was an outstanding football player. So everything for us was film study all week and one or two walk thru's. 2022 Saint Louis football roster - Hawaii Prep World St. Louis Battlehawks Coaching Staff - Sportskeeda Hes a great hire for Coach Smith. Our kids came in and competed their butts off and we jumped on them early. <\/p>\n

EDGYTIM: How important in the big picture was the Neuqua Valley win (a come from behind 50-48 win) Week 3 on the road in Naperville?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunkett:<\/strong> That was a big win also. CHAMPAIGN Several of East St. Louis football coach Darren Sunkett's players havegone on to play college ball at Illinois. I'm hoping they are staying engaged educationally since sports have been taken away from them. <\/p>\n

EDGYTIM: One of the trademarks of your football program is you aren't afraid to travel and will play anyone, anywhere. You put all of that together, and its just a great move for Jeff all together.. I think coach is doing a great job in that aspect of it.. You can't move forward unless you can understand the past. I think our team is looking forward to the match-up. (Chicago, IL), St. Patrick Please logout and login again. De Smet Jesuit is a proud member of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), adhering to the bylaws adopted by the member schools. Please review our eLearning, Return to Learn and ESSER III Plans. . Ida Sykes, Administrative Assistant to the Athletic Director, Brian Schoby, Assistant Athletic Director. Onward and Beyond After School Support, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 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. By Jeremy Werner Jan 3, 2019. (Wide receiver) Dominic (Lovett) took his game to another level last season. Like any game, it will come down to who makes the least mistakes and whose players can make the most plays, Gettis said. We had to prepare our kids for a very physical game because that's what Batavia brings week in and week out. (Crete, IL), Wheaton Warrenville South As a charter member of the Metro Catholic Conference (along with Chaminade College Preparatory, Christian Brothers College High, St. Louis University High and St. John Vianney High), De Smet Jesuit has won the MCC All-Sports Trophy 11 times in the 21 years of the conference's existence. Theres also a rivalry between the two. We challenge each student at his level for optimal growth and academic achievement. . 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. East St. Louis Sr. High School is a proud member of the Southwestern Conference located in Southern Illinois. Enjoying a strong 5 seasons with the Buccaneers, Abraham was a member of the All-Rookie Team and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2000. Full Roster. In September 2022, Gradkowski was officially hired by the St. Louis Battlehawks as their offensive coordinator. 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. I had a daughter who played basketball at Western Kentucky, another daughter that ran track at Alabama A&M and now I have my baby girlwho's 8. 10 in the latest AP Class 8A poll 32-31 and East St. Louis defeated Belleville East 57-0. Coaches - East St. Louis Flyers Football - East St. Louis, IL The whole Kobe thing really hit home especiallynow with this coronavirus. The East St. Louis Unified Champions Basketball Team won the Second . Do you have any insight on that waiver process? And its always good to represent your home state school and to be able to lay your groundwork right here where everything started. It's something they are battling with when I talk to them. (Frankfort, IL), Normal Community West EDGYTIM: You bring backsome really impressive kids from last season, especiallyon the offensive side of the football. Sunkett and I cover everything from his coaching career, to being a Girl Dad as well as getting an early look towards the 2020 East St. Louis Flyers. (Chicago, IL), Oswego (South Holland, IL), Duquoin 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. (Des Plaines, IL), Simeon Hes going to make plays all over the field. How has that grown and changed the last three years? Wide Receivers: Ricky Proehl. OVERALL 0-0 0.00 Win % CONFERENCE 0-0 1stSouthwestern. The whole Kobe thing really hit home especially now with this coronavirus.  It's just scary and you always want to be there for your kids. I don't think people understand how hard our kids work and how well conditionedwe are each year. Linebackers: Chris Claiborne - Another NFL alum, Claiborne enjoyed a great collegiate career, where he was named an All-American. Right now, Im sure he wants to play Antonio on the defensive side. He also left Miami. Has that been by design and if so where does that come from? (Batavia, IL). 2022 Football Roster - Washington University in St. Louis Vous pouvez modifier vos choix tout moment en cliquant sur le lien Tableau de bord sur la vie prive prsent sur nos sites et dans nos applications. (Wheaton, IL), Romeoville Head Coach. 2020 Top Football Recruits in Illinois . "I'm looking at the coaching staff and who I have the best relationship with. He's not the most vocal kid and just running our tempo offense I'd like to see him get into it a little bit more vocally. (Harvey, IL), Oswego East FILE VIDEO: Coach, players react to Flyers 9th state football title, Thats a wrap! mesurer votre utilisation de nos sites et applications. The personalities have changed. Theyve got good players, they have a good coaching staff, and a rich history. No. 1 large school: Loaded East St. Louis pits itself against the It's crazy, but it took Dominic a whole summer to make it through one of our team workouts. ILH boys; OIA East boys; OIA West boys; ILH girls; OIA East girls; OIA West girls; Wrestling. 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. Team . Hes going to punish them, but hes going to punish them like a father. A career that has seen coaching experience at the high school level, Gradkowski started as a volunteer assistant quarterbacks coach at Anthony Wayne High School before taking on head coaching duties at the St. Francis de Sales School. 2023 Football Coaching Staff. A student is not required to receive prior approval of the school board for such modifications. We also have some nice younger receivers who will compliment those guys. School District 189 offers quality enrichment programming for rising 9th graders in June. Saturdays game represents a snapshot of OFallon resurgence under Gettis. They were all first year starters and two of them were freshmen in Miles (McVey) and Paris (Patterson) except for one kid. 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. Our kids need nurturing. 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. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. (La Grange Park, IL), Morgan Park Anytime you get to play a team like East St. Louis, its pretty exciting. He's a very bright kid who has a very bright future. Hell be a lot closer to her and a lot closer to the mother, who he has a great relationship with. : Mark Lee Defensive Line: La'Roi Glover Linebackers: Dave Steckel. St. Louis high school coach lands NFL coaching job I look back at my childhood and  I grew up in Camden (New Jersey). Sunkett: That was definitely the tone setter. Its a confidence builder. All completed packets, forms, and health records can be returned between 10 am -1 pm to the Family and Community Engagement Center (FACE- 401 Katherine Dunham Place). ESLSHS Flyerettes Track Meet - Southwest Conference, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Gurnee, IL), Curie Metropolitan East St. Louis has been a dominant force in the state of Illinois for several decades, winning numerous state Championships and countless conference titles. Theyll face a huge test in Gettis fourth season on Saturday, as they host the powerful East St. Louis Flyers at 1 p.m. in a league game. East St. Louis Football Roster. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. I think once Coach Smith gets that thing turned around and gets to winning ball games, it probably wont be much of a recruiting war. East St. Louis Senior High School 4901 State St. (Google map, other maps) East St. Louis, IL 62205-1759 . Boys Golf Head Coach: . 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. (Arlington Heights, IL), East St. Louis D. Sunkett. Make this summer count! What do you see out of those programs right now because obviously you have a good relationship it seems like with both sides? Saint Louis', MO,'s St. Mary's wide receiver Kevin Coleman is the No. We think it's an experience they will remember and cherish for a lifetime.<\/p>\n

EDGYTIM: You've had quite the run at East St. Louis over the past 18 plus years now. In 2020, OFallon posted a 3-1 mark in the COVID-truncated campaign that took place in the spring with the Panthers defeating the Flyers 28-19. 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 . CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Maine South The kids are excited about it. Thats what a lot of high school coaches want. Just having that structure for helping to keep kids off the streets and keeping our kids engaged and in a safe haven is so important. 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. Girls Athletic Director: Brian Schoby brian.schoby@estl189.com phone 618-646-3700, Activities Director: Darren Sunkett darrensunkett@yahoo.com phone 618-977-1144, Activities Director's Assistant: Ida Sykes idarea.sykes@estl189.com phone 618-646-3700, Asst. Examining The East St. Louis Pipeline - Rock M Nation (Palatine, IL), St. Laurence 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. To Access The Forms Click Here. How have you been managing to handle all of the different aspects of dealing with the fallout from no spring sports? (Park Ridge, IL), East St. Louis (Decatur, IL), Barrington 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. Class of 2023 Main Event, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hopefully, his success continues. Thats what our kids needs. Sunkett: We open with two Missouri powers. East St. Louis believes itself to be a national program and will set out to prove that this . I had a daughter who played basketball at Western Kentucky, another daughter that ran track at Alabama A&M and now I have my baby girl who's 8. Heres a kid who was 1,500 miles away from home. Our Basketball program has won 4 state championships and has produced multiple conference titles over a span of years. Sunkett: I think you said it best when you said structure. Was that game the tone setter for the remainder of the year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunkett:<\/strong> That was definitely the tone setter. More about East St . AP Seminar Exam, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Space in the LaBarge Stadium press box is limited. We offer 50+ clubsfor students to pursue interests, build brotherhood, and develop as leaders. I tell my kids all the time teams and coaches never forget losses, so we knew going in it would be a hostile environment. In 2020, 3 of the 10 top players in the state of Illinois were Flyers . They really stepped up and got it done and led us to a state championship. <\/p>\n

EDGYTIM: I love your schedule each year because you take on everyone. The latest guest on my weekly 20 Minutes podcast is East St. Louis head coach and athletic director Darren Sunkett. We talkedalready about the two freshmen linemen back for next season and it's just about getting themin the best shape possible and they have nothing but upside. They were an inexperienced line and we didn't know where they would take us, but those kids worked their butt off to get us to succeed. East St. Louis School District 189 has worked diligently to develop a discipline improvement plan.