Jamison White, who helped East St. Louis win the Illinois 3A state title, has committed to SLU; he originally had committed to Penn State
- Steve Overbey | Post-Dispatch
"The family feel they have with their program is undeniable," Quentin Coleman said.
- Steve Overbey | Post-Dispatch
The Longhorns wide receiver only began playing football as a high school junior.
- Eli Hoff | Post-Dispatch
On the front line of a strong Cardinal Ritter defense, Felix recorded 106 tackles and 12 sacks as a senior.
- Steve Overbey | Post-Dispatch
"With him on my back side I knew I was protected every game," Fort Zumwalt South senior quarterback Christian Geno said.
- Steve Overbey | Post-Dispatch
The reigning All-Metro player of the year helped Cor Jesu claim its second successive state championship in June.
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"There are days when there's just no stopping him," SLUH coach Adam Cruz said.
"He's a versatile athlete and a guy who I believe is going to be able to do so many different things," Kirkwood coach Jeremy Maclin said.
"I just love everything about them," Ladue linebacker Mason Marden said about committing to Arizona State.
"He has that intrinsic motivation that he pushes himself and keeps striving to be the best," Lancers coach Michael Harrison said.
"He's just a great athlete," Maroons coach Ken Turner said. "And a special kid."
"I've had a lot of help from a lot of people," CBC quarterback and defensive back Nick McClellan said.
"That's really a guy who will set a lot of the parameters for your offense," MICDS head coach Matt Irvin said.
"He checks all the boxes in the toolbox that you need to check," Zumwalt West coach Ben Pike said.
"Not being out there took a toll on me mentally," SLUH running back Jordan Taylor said of his recovery from an ACL injury.
"He'll be making plenty of big plays," CBC senior quarterback Nick McClellan said of Jake Plummer.
"When you have that kind of a vertical threat, you'll be able to do a lot of things," East St. Louis coach Darren Sunkett said.
"That guy across from you isn't going to stop, so you can't stop either," East St. Louis offensive tackle Terrell Berryville said.
"I'm glad he's on our side," Edwardsville quarterback Yale Weaver said.
"It allows you to get creative," Hawks coach Tony Woolfolk said of Hurst's abilities.
"It's a blessing for sure and I'm excited that my journey keeps going," Xavier Jackson said of his recruiting process.
"Leon's one of those guys who can pretty much play all over the place," East St. Louis head coach Darren Sunkett said.
"He's a guy who takes pride in not letting that one guy bring him down," Cardinal Ritter head coach Brennan Spain said.
"Nothing stops him from improving," SLUH head coach Adam Cruz said.
"He's getting a chance this year to really showcase what he's all about," Lions defensive coordinator Jim Collins said.
"His best football is ahead of him," Ladue head coach Adam Hamilton said.
"We knew he had a toughness about him," East St. Louis head coach Darren Sunkett said.
"Any time I’m on the field is a joy,” Lutheran North's Michael Clark said.
"He's a true testament to the process," East St. Louis assistant coach Cliff Young said.
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St. Louis area high school athletes brought home the gold and made a lot of history last week.
Some of the best performances produced by area high school athletes last week includes some state champions and school record holders.
Check out some of the best performances produced by area high school athletes last week.