American Heritage Edges East St. Louis

     The American Heritage Patriots escaped the East St. Louis Flyers 35-28 in overtime at Bill Laurie Stadium in Plantation on Friday night. The Flyers flew in from the St. Louis area. 

     American Heritage(1-1) did not come out sluggish like they did last week. The Pats collected two touchdowns in the second quarter for a 14-0 lead at halftime.

     East St. Louis(1-1) mounted a major comeback in the second half. They eventually tied it up 28-28 with 21 points during the fourth quarter. The Patriots scored a touchdown in overtime to get the victory 35-28.