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 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
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.”
