Jackson vs. Poplar Bluff football

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Fred Lynch and Paul Davis

Poplar Bluff defeated Jackson 29-28 and clinched the SEMO Conference title with a 6-0 record Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Poplar Bluff players and fans celebrate after the Mules beat Jackson 29-28 to claim the SEMO North Conference title Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Mules Stadium in Poplar Bluff, Mo. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Jackson wide receiver Terrico Johnson carries the ball with Poplar Bluff's Chris Barker in pursuit during the first quarter Friday, Sept 22, 2017 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Drew Moran, left, celebrates with Cooper Callis after Callis scored a touchdown against Poplar Bluff during the first quarter Friday, Sept 22, 2017 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson quarterback Cooper Callis faces Poplar Bluff's Tanner Dunivan during the second quarter Friday, Sept 22, 2017 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Cole Amelunke (54), Bailey Beggs (32) and Nathan Brown celebrate a turnover against Poplar Bluff during the second quarter Friday, Sept 22, 2017 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson fans cheer for their team against Poplar Bluff during the second quarter Friday, Sept 22, 2017 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson coach Brent Eckley shouts to his players from the sideline during the second quarter Friday, Sept 22, 2017 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson wide receiver Jordan Kent tries to avoid Poplar Bluff's Brett Barousse during the third quarter Friday, Sept 22, 2017 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson fans cheer for the Indians after a turnover against Poplar Bluff during the third quarter Friday, Sept 22, 2017 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson running back Ethan Laster carries the ball against Poplar Bluff during the third quarter Friday, Sept 22, 2017 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson running back Ethan Laster is jubilant after scoring a touchdown against Poplar Bluff during the fourth quarter Friday, Sept 22, 2017 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson wide receiver Drew Moran is tackled by Poplar Bluff's Brett Barousse during the fourth quarter Friday, Sept 22, 2017 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Poplar Bluff coach Mark Barousse walks the sideline during a SEMO North Conference football game Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Mules Stadium in Poplar Bluff, Mo. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Poplar Bluff quarterback Logan Bell runs over Jackson's Jared Wren during the fourth quarter Friday, Sept 22, 2017 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Poplar Bluff quarterback Logan Bell runs during a SEMO North Conference football game Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Mules Stadium in Poplar Bluff, Mo. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Poplar Bluff's Tyson Cox catches a 36-yard touchdown pass during a SEMO North Conference football game Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Mules Stadium in Poplar Bluff, Mo. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Poplar Bluff running back Isaiah Johnson (14) runs past Jackson's Cole Amelunke (54) during a SEMO North Conference football game Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Mules Stadium in Poplar Bluff, Mo. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Poplar Bluff running back Isaiah Johnson is tripped up by Jackson's Bailey Beggs, right, during a SEMO North Conference football game Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Mules Stadium in Poplar Bluff, Mo. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Poplar Bluff's RaShawn McCain (44) and the defense come off the field during a SEMO North Conference football game Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Mules Stadium in Poplar Bluff, Mo. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Poplar Bluff receiver Myanza McCain runs between a pair of Jackson defenders during a SEMO North Conference football game Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Mules Stadium in Poplar Bluff, Mo. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Poplar Bluff's Brett Barousse runs down the sideline for an 80-yard interception return during a SEMO North Conference football game Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Mules Stadium in Poplar Bluff, Mo. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)
Poplar Bluff senior Andrew Ellsworth (74) is congratulated by teammate Boone Vandover after a fumble recovery in the fourth quarter of a SEMO North Conference football game Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Mules Stadium in Poplar Bluff, Mo. (DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Paul Davis)