Mules versus Jackson football

Jackson quarterback Cael Welker evades Poplar Bluff's Preston Taylor for a pass completion. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Poplar Bluff's Gavyn Hays (right) breaks around the end for a short gain. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Poplar Bluff's Devin Gatewood runs for a short gain in the second quarter of Friday's game against Jackson. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Poplar Bluff's Colton Jackson (6) and Gavyn Hays (26) bring down Jackson's Flint Guilliams. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Poplar Bluff's Devin Gatewood catches a pass over the middle for a big gain in the second quarter. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Athletic Trainer Heath Willis (left) escorts head coach Dave Sievers off the field after a tense moment during the second quarter of Friday's game. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Poplar Bluff's Jacob Baller (32) follows the lead block of Lonnie Ruff after intercepting a pass from Jackson quarterback Cael Welker (6). (DAR/Paul Davis)

Gavyn Hays (26) runs for a short gain. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Poplar Bluff's Justin Mitchell is brought down from behind by Jackson's Bryce Norman late in the second quarter of Friday's game. (DAR/Paul Davis)