Schedule released for annual Gateway Scholars Football Classic in East St. Louis
The annual Gateway Scholars Football Classic will return to the metro-east Saturday with some of the best high school football teams in the region and nation matched up on the gridiron.
The all-day football event will take place at the Clyde C. Jordan Stadium in East St. Louis from 1 to 7 p.m.
This year’s lineup will include at least 16 players who are top recruits within their state for major college scholarships, according to a news release from East St. Louis School District 189. The following teams will play:
- 1 p.m. Lift for Life Academy Hawks (MO) vs. St. Francis Spartans (IL)
- 4 p.m. Jackson Indians (MO) vs. Cahokia Comanches (IL)
- 7 p.m. Newton Rams (GA) vs. East St. Louis Flyers (IL)
At last year’s classic, the East St. Louis flyers beat the top nationally-ranked St. Frances Academy from Baltimore 13-7 and the De Smet Spartans shut out the Glenbard West Hilltoppers.
Admission is $10 per person for access to all three games. General parking is $10 a vehicle, and tailgate parking is $20 a vehicle.
Tickets will be available at the gate or can be purchased in advance at East St. Louis Senior High School from Tuesday to Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Everything is cash only. No weapons, tobacco products or outside food or drink will be allowed. Bags are permitted but can be searched.
This story was originally published September 3, 2024 at 11:12 AM.
