Jackson football vs. Fort Zumwalt West

Jackson senior running back Daniel Dickerson carries out the Jackson flag as the Indians take the field Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson junior linebacker Ryley Styer (21) joins his teammates prior to taking the field Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson senior quarterback Cael Welker enjoys a light moment prior to the Indians' game Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson football coach Brent Eckley joins Indian team captains (from left) Rhet Liley, Randol McDowell, Dimechi Herring, and Bryce Norman for the pregame coin toss Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson senior linebacker Bryce Norman takes part in the pregame coin toss Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson junior linebacker Ryley Styer leaps onto an early fumble Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson seniors Cael Welker (6) and running back Daniel Dickerson carries out a play Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson senior quarterback Cael Welker makes a throw to an Indian receiver Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson senior defenders Ty Moran (28) and Bryce Norman tackle a Fort Zumwalt runner Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson sophomore wide receiver Marquis Eckley evades a defender Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson senior quarterback Cael Welker leaps in the air to watch a play unfold down field Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson senior running back Daniel Dickerson carries the ball Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson senior offensive lineman Cameron Byrd blacks a defender Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson senior offensive lineman Connor Tollison drinks during a break Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

A Jackson cheerleader supports the Indians Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson sophomore wide receiver Marquis Eckley has a pass broken up Friday at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson sophomore wide receiver Kannen Turley has a catch broken up during the Indians' game at Fort Zumwalt West Friday in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)

Jackson football coach Brent Eckley speaks with an official during the Indians' game at Fort Zumwalt West Friday in O'Fallon. (Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com)