Keylan LaGrant’s Punt Block Ignites East St. Louis’ Dominant Win
Key points:
- Keylan LaGrant's punt block sparked East St. Louis' second-half surge in a 39-13 win over Kankakee.
- The defending Class 6A champion Flyers advanced to the semifinals to face Washington next week.
- Jesse Watson and Larevious Woods had standout performances on offense for East St. Louis.
Keylan LaGrant’s punt block fueled East St. Louis’ 39-13 victory over Kankakee in a Class 6A quarterfinal football game. LaGrant’s special teams play sparked a 21-point surge, propelling the defending champions to a semifinal matchup against Washington. The Flyers’ stifling defense limited Kankakee to 119 yards, while Larevious Woods and Jesse Watson led the offense with standout performances. East St. Louis aims for a fourth consecutive trip to the Class 6A state final after reveling in the pivotal punt block by LaGrant.
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