MaxPreps Preseason High School Football Top 25: No. 25 East St. Louis

By Zack Poff Jun 15, 2020, 12:50pm

Tyler Macon leads talented returning core for defending 6A state champs.

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Head coach: Darren Sunkett

Last season: 14-0, not ranked
Head coach Darren Sunkett
Head coach Darren Sunkett
File photo by Rickey Slaughter
Key Players

QB | 6-0 | 185 | Sr. 
The 2021 Missouri commit accounted for over 5,000 total yards of offense (4,241 passing, 827 rushing) and 57 touchdowns (39 passing, 18 rushing) in 2019.



WR | 5-10 | 175 | Sr.
The 4-star wide receiver had nearly 1,600 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns while averaging over 20 yards per reception.

WR | 6-2 | 185 | Sr.
Lewis and Lovett give the Flyers one of the best duos at wide receiver in the country.

CB | 5-10 | 175 | Jr.
One of the top cornerbacks in the Class of 2022.

TE | 6-2 | 230 | Sr.
The former Trinity Catholic (St. Louis) standout will be a huge addition to a loaded offense in 2020. Also a big-time playmaker at linebacker.
Quarterback Tyler Macon
Quarterback Tyler Macon
File photo by Chris Johns
Notable Games

Aug. 28 — at Christian Brothers (St. Louis)

Sept. 5 — vs. No. 13 De Smet Jesuit (St. Louis)



Sept. 11 — at No. 3 St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)
Receiver Dominic Lovett
Receiver Dominic Lovett
File photo by Chris Johns
Summary

The Flyers have one of the most explosive offenses in the country. They have three huge out-of-state games lined up to begin the year and will give Darren Sunkett's squad a chance to show they belong in the same conversation as the other marquee programs in the nation.
Receiver Keontez Lewis
Receiver Keontez Lewis
File photo by Chris Johns