Jackson boys soccer drops quarterfinal match to De Smet, 1-0

Despite a spirited effort, Jackson boys soccer will have to wait another year to end its quarterfinal drought.

The Indians fell 1-0 to DeSmet in a Class 4 sectional on Tuesday in St. Louis.

A second-half goal from Matt Russo doomed Jackson (18-5-2) to a third consecutive defeat at the sectional round. Logan Payne got the shutout for DeSmet.

The two teams had met weeks earlier in the Indians' regular-season finale. The Spartans (20-3-2) won that game 3-1.

Jackson can take solace in the fact it claimed its third district title this season. The Indians' first quarterfinal berth since 2010 proved just out of their reach.

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-- From staff report