ESL v Florida: 34-28, OT Pats

[crusader_of_90]

Friday down by Miami in the Broward County Classic - dozens of teams playing marquee matchups.

Flyer v American Heritage. Here is the recap video from their opener, which they lost.

 

[jwarigaku]

Flyer by a few Bus lengths!

 

[AquinasHillmen JC14]

Love seeing ESL heading down to Broward County to take on the Heritage Patriots in South Florida! Will the Flyers be able to handle the travel, heat and humidity? Will the real American Heritage team show up after last week’s loss? Should be a great game!! I thought it would be on ESPN. I’m going with the Flyers by 3 points.

 

[4Afan]

Love seeing ESL heading down to Broward County to take on the Heritage Patriots in South Florida! Will the Flyers be able to handle the travel, heat and humidity? Will the real American Heritage team show up after last week’s loss? Should be a great game!! I thought it would be on ESPN. I’m going with the Flyers by 3 points.

Heat and humidity? Have you ever been to St. Louis in August?

 

[crusader_of_90]

Will the Flyers be able to handle the travel, heat and humidity?

Flyer flew today - driven to Lambert International in a couple of bright shiny new NIke-wrapped busses! Nipple stiffening AC temps, I am sure.

Travel is easy - they have more time than the locals who will be in a full day of school.

The two direct flights from STL to MIA landed at 3:15, at the hotel by five, meal at six. Team activity - maybe fun, maybe a walk through, I dunno. In rooms by 10:00, lights out by 11:00. Breakfast at 8:30, practice at 10. Feed again at 1:00, walk-through at 2:30. Meal at 6:00, FIlms and Cookies and Milk at 7:00. Build in study time each day. Rooms by 10:00, lights out by 11:00. Then it's game day for a night time start. DO whatever you usually do but having them in your contract for the past 60 hours helps.

Right now, Miami, FL is noticeably more humid and feels slightly warmer than Sauget, IL. Even though both cities are sitting at an identical actual air temperature of 84°F this evening, the high tropical moisture in Florida creates a much heavier, stickier atmosphere.
A direct breakdown of the current atmospheric data highlights the difference:

Weather Metric	Sauget, IL (Right Now)	Miami, FL (Right Now)	The Core Difference
Actual Temperature	84°F	84°F	Both cities share the exact same thermometer reading.
Relative Humidity	61%	73%	Miami holds significantly more moisture in the air.
Heat Index ("Feels Like")	88°F	92°F	Miami feels 4 degrees hotter due to the trapped humidity.
Current Conditions	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy / Light Rain	Miami has active rain nearby, spiking the air's moisture content.

It's about the same here and it's been this way for a stretch.

 

[Anon1760665911]

Any way to watch this game?

 

[CoachAgro95]

Any way to watch this game?

It looks like FloFootball streaming which I assume is a paid subscription. Apparently I shouldn't have gotten an NFHS subscription because of how many high profile schools seem to have their own networks or their states have a streaming service.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Flyers without MJC.

The 2026 high school football season is really getting underway around the country and down in South Florida this weekend are some of the nation’s best games at the Broward County Classic High School Football Showcase. Tonight’s featured matchup of the classic features back-to-back Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 4A state champion Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage taking on Illinois powerhouse East St. Louis (Ill.). Both programs are annual state championship contending teams within their respective states and will feature well over a dozen Division I, Power 4 prospects on the field tonight. Before the Flyers and Patriots go at it, we give you some players to watch and a way to watch the game tonight in Plantation, Florida.

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East St. Louis Flyers to Watch​

East St. Louis finished the 2025 season as the No. 3 ranked team, per the final Illinois 2025 High School Football Massey Rankings. The Flyers will be without one of their best players in 2027 four-star running back Myson Johnson-Cook (Auburn commit), who is the No. 4 ranked player in Illinois and No. 4 at his position, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings. Last season through 12 games for the Flyers, Johnson-Cook rushed for 1,341 yards on 126 touches and scored 20 touchdowns. All of that missing production will now fall on others on the East St. Louis offense, starting with Cincinnati three-star wide receiver commit Ronnie Gomiller, who scored four times in the win over Chicago Mount Carmel last week.

4-star RB Myson Johnson-Cook (No. 4, No. 4 IL) – Auburn commit
4-star CB Raheem Floyd (No. 18, No. 7 IL) – Florida commit
3-star WR Ronnie Gomiller (No. 56, No. 16 IL) – Cincinnati commit
3-star S Jabarri Lofton (No. 66, No. 26 IL) – Missouri commit
3-star WR Laron Baker (No. 114, No. 31 IL) – Kansas State commit
3-star WR Jahmori Ware (No. 100, No. 24 IL)
3-star WR Jamarion Flowers (No. 294, No. 64 IL) – Missouri State commit

American Heritage Patriots to Watch​

The American Heritage Patriots finished the 2025 season with a 5-5 record during the regular season a year ago didn’t deter the Patriots from still repeating as state champions as they ran table with five consecutive victories en route to finishing 10-5 with the Class 4A title in hand. The off-season saw a major new addition come into their proverbial lap in the form of Texas four-star quarterback commit Neimann Lawrence, who last Florida high school football season completed 131 of 185 passes for 1,971 yards, 32 touchdowns and just one interception. Problems scoring on offense, down multiple starting offensive lineman, plagued the Patriots ion a 24-7 loss to West Boca Raton as head coach Mike Smith and crew looked to right the ship against a talented East St. Louis squad.

4-star QB Neimann Lawrence (No. 6, No. 6 FL) – Texas commit
4-star CB Amare Nugent (No. 26, No. 24 FL) – Florida commit
4-star ATH Jeffrey O’Neal 9No. 6, No. 7 FL)
3-star TE Tank Proctor (No. 36, No. 60 FL) – Kentucky commit
3-star IOL Aiden Hartnett (No. 103, No. 125 FL) – Wake Forest commit
3-star IOL Nico Ramos (No. 113, No. 134 FL) – Syracuse commit
3-star DL Micah Price (No. 49, No. 62 FL)
3-star WR Michael Stringer (No. 312, No. 251 FL) – Western Kentucky commit

How to Watch the East St. Louis Flyers vs. American Heritage Patriots High School Football Game​

Date: Tonight, August 28, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. EST
Location: Heritage Stadium, Plantation, Florida
Livestream: BECON TV / League Ready
You can watch the live stream coverage of the Broward County High School National Football Showcase games provided by BECON TV through the official League Ready YouTube Channel.

More about American Heritage High School​

“American Heritage School (Broward Campus), located in Plantation, Florida, is one of the premier high school athletic programs in the United States and has established a national reputation for excellence across numerous sports. Known as the Patriots, the school competes in the Florida High School Athletic Association and consistently fields elite teams against the nation’s top competition. American Heritage has achieved sustained success in football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, golf, tennis, swimming, track and field, cross country, wrestling, lacrosse, and weightlifting. The Patriots are particularly renowned for football, where they have captured multiple state championships, earned national rankings, and produced an extraordinary number of NCAA Division I recruits, NFL players, and All-Americans. The school has also enjoyed remarkable success in baseball, girls soccer, track and field, and boys basketball, consistently winning state titles while developing collegiate, professional, and Olympic-caliber athletes. Supported by world-class facilities, exceptional coaching, and a culture emphasizing academic achievement, leadership, and competitive excellence, American Heritage regularly contends for district, regional, state, and national honors across multiple sports. The Patriots’ sustained success has established the school as one of the nation’s premier private-school athletic programs.”

More about East St. Louis High School​

“East St. Louis High School, located in East St. Louis, Illinois, is a notable public school known for its strong academics, competitive athletics, and active extracurricular programs. Offering a range of AP and honors courses, the school prepares students for higher education and future careers. East St. Louis’s athletic teams are highly successful, frequently achieving regional and state recognition. Emphasizing leadership, community involvement, and personal growth, the school ensures students are well-rounded and ready for future challenges.”

 

[crusader_of_90]

First down Flyer - now a punt. IT is a dandy!

Ball at the 15.

Screen sniffed out ... second down. Screen the other way = third and long. Completed but short - 4th down,

Flyer ball at he 50.

 

[crusader_of_90]

 

[crusader_of_90]

Jetsweep Baker - first down.

Twenty five yards to GoMIller - ball at the 10.

GoMIller funbles next carry at the five.

Black's ball.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Stuffed on first.

Pass blocked like a volleyball spike.

Third down - shuffle pass to RB, and they got a first down. 20-yard line. Tight end complete - first down. Now third and short.

0-0 Patriots 11:47 2Q. Flyer ball at the 25.

 

[Carmine Evergreen]

Jersey 23 MC 0 end of Q1

 

[crusader_of_90]

Flyers eq

Pat's long pass - ball at the Flyer 20. First down at the 5.

Slant at the goal line - good.

13-0 Pats - 5:15 2Q.

RGM rushes to the 50. Sideline flag - ball at the 35. Nothing for his second rush - second and 5.

First down pass to a 6/3 Frosh. Another nice pitch and catch - but a hold.

ANOTHER BAD SNAP - kicked it out of endzone. FUDGE>

3:32 2Q - 14-0 Pats.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Flyers force turn over with 2:52.

15-yard pass... good.

Then 10 yards.

Ball at the 50.

RGM tackled by the 40-yard line ...

Now Flowers Blooms - Ball at the 25.

TIPPED - SCARY .... to the ground. Whew.

To Flowers again ... he had his mask grabbed. Ball to the 7. 1:15 left.

RGM stuffed. Clock running. NO URGENCY!!!! Now is sacked. Time out.

36 seconds left.

Forth and 20. Time out.

Shanked a FG.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Details are the difference. They are matched with speed - can't just outrun everyone.

 

[crusader_of_90]

ESK kicks to start half ... into the endzone.

Whoopy.

Get a stop, boys!

14-0 12:00 3Q.

OOOOHHHH - a splany almost gets turned around. But it drops to the carpet.

Pats at the Flyer 30.

Nibbling to the 15.

PBU in the end zone. Clean play.

Ball at the 5. 6:45 .... they are eating up this clock.

TIPPED PASS AT THE LOS ... dropped to the ground. 6:05 3Q. 3rd and goal at the 8.

Time out.

TD in the back of the end zone to the 6/6 receiver.

21-0 5:58 3Q Pats.

Flyers are used to this.

 

[raf2242]

Nike taking the bus back...along with the gear. Obviously florida football is superior to anything Illinois can produce. Heritage is a mid florida squad. ESL is our top squat and they are getting bent over.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Full Moon stuff.

MJC would be useful now. The Frosh not his match.

Now, movement ... was 3rd and short. This is the first flag I remember.

First down pass to Jamori Ware after Shank scramble. Nice play.

Pats are fast enough that they can press some receivers.

CRAP - another flag.

The wheels on the bus are falling OFF, OFF, OFF .... Then, RGM moves the ball to the 45.

Their announcers talking about Flyers and the heat and humidity impacts eventually ... then his guys start cramping.

Going for it on 4th and one near midfield. Gains it. And he gets another 4.

Dart to Fowers in the middle - ball at the 18. Flowers is tall - at least 6/2.

RB Chris Jackson, frosh, for a couple. Short and stocky.

Pass and run to the 1 - but a flag. Might be roughing ... YUP!!!!! RGM catch.

Jackson scores.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Nike taking the bus back...along with the gear. Obviously florida football is superior to anything Illinois can produce. Heritage is a mid florida squad. ESL is our top squat and they are getting bent over.

Are you watching????? This is not bent over - it is certainly consensual!

Some DETAILS are the difference. And there is a lot of game left.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Missing your top O threat hurts, but they are not being outclassed at all!

 

[crusader_of_90]

Third and 20 - Pats ball at their 10. 0.38 3q. They let the clock wind to the 4th.

And they broke one.

28-7, 11:44 4Q

 

[crusader_of_90]

NICE pass to Laron Baker Jr., who stopped on a dime and gained 10 more after that.

Ball at the 22. RGM to the 10 on a swing pass.

SHank scores on a keeper . 9.48 4Q. 28-13

 

[crusader_of_90]

PICK SIX ... but was dropped. DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[crusader_of_90]

Pats punt - Flyers get the ball at the Pats' 35 with 8:50 left.

 

[crusader_of_90]

RGM to the 5 .... block in the back .... from across the field. But it was a legit call.

Shanklin takes it to the 17.

Jackson stuffed. Who is up next???

Third and long.

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!!!!! Laron Baker Junior!!!!!

7:36 4q

Shanklin DRILLED - and remains down.


28-21- 7-36 4Q - Pats

 

[crusader_of_90]

Stuffed run, second and 10 - 7:18 ....

Third and 6 - 6:10 left. Pass no good.

6:03 left.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Ball at the 35 - 5:51 left.

SHanklin to the 40.

RGM TD!!!!!!!!!

4:53 left.

 

[raf2242]

welll....allow me to eat crow........

 

[Tez711]

We let that one slip away.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Slant pass to the PAT's top receiver - ball at the 50. Almost picked.

Third and 3 - 2:31 left.Ball at the 50.

STUFFED - LOSS OF A YARD!!!!!

4th and 3 - they are going for it.

1:24 ,,, time out. If they punt, it's the Flyers' ball for the rest of the game.

1:21 left. Ball at the 14.

RGM for 10. Slow pace. Shank to the 27 - 0:48 left, Ware to the 45 with 0:41 = flag.

Shank runs to the 25. Clock at 12.

 

[Kevin JCHS 1981]

Can anybody state:
1) who won the game
2) what the final score was

Thanks

 

[4Afan]

Can anybody state:
1) who won the game
2) what the final score was

Thanks

It's in the title, 34-28 florida

 

[jha618]

We let that one slip away.

Fumble inside the 5
Another drive ends in redzone with 0pts
Bad snap leads to another safety

Execute any one of those plays and maybe you come home with a W.

 

[Kevin JCHS 1981]

It's in the title, 34-28 florida

No it's not

"esl-v-florida-34-28-ot-pats"

 

[4Afan]

No it's not

"esl-v-florida-34-28-ot-pats"

Yep, that's the score and who won.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Had to get my fish from the Cat n Fiddle.

 

[Kevin JCHS 1981]

No it's not

"esl-v-florida-34-28-ot-pats"

This means nothing, it's Public school babbling!

Yep, that's the score and who won.

ESL 28 vs Florida 34 FINAL in OT.

This is clear and concise and no one will ever ask what it meant. You Public guys should try it. I know your handicapped by your High School years, but you could at least learn something from all the worthless babble you add to this board.

 

[watkins978]

Had to get my fish from the Cat n Fiddle.

Best fish in the 618 and that Jalapeño Tartar always hits

 

[Tez711]

Had to get my fish from the Cat n Fiddle.

Did you get the whole catfish? It’s noteworthy.