East St. Louis vs. Gainesville (Ga.)

East St. Louis defeated Gainesville (Ga.) 24-21 in a football game on Friday, September 4, 2026, at East St. Louis High School. Key performances included Reece Shanklin throwing passes and Ronnie Gomiller running with the ball for East St. Louis. Omari Hogan contributed significantly with a sack and quarterback pressure. Gainesville's CJ Terry and Jeremiah Proctor were active during the match. Following the victory, Ronnie Gomiller and Omari Hogan spoke with reporter Paul Halfacre from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.