Class 5 quarterfinal — Jackson vs. Eureka

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Jacob Wiegand

The Jackson Indians defeated the Eureka Wildcats 29-14 in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson.

Jackson's Javin Hitchcock (27) cheers in a huddle with teammates following the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
From right: Jackson's Cole Amelunke (99), Tanner Raines (56) and Tony Terry (46) wait in the locker room before the start of the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson's Brandon Hon (29) bows his head during a group prayer before the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson fans cheer as the team's lineup is announced before the start of the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson's Seth Waters (22) runs with the ball during the Jackson Indians' matchup against the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson head coach Brent Eckley looks toward the stands during the Jackson Indians' matchup against the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson's Cael Welker (6) runs with the ball as Eureka's Zach Valentine (1) follows during the Jackson Indians' matchup against the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson's Cael Welker (6) points toward the crowd following a touchdown during the Jackson Indians' win against the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson's Cael Welker (6) folds his arms following a touchdown during the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson teammates leave the field at halftime during the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson fans cheer during the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson's Cael Welker (6) throws the ball during the Jackson Indians' matchup against the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson's Seth Waters (22) runs with the ball during the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
The ball is seen between Jackson's Rhet Liley (13) and Eureka's Brendan Meyers (27) during the Jackson Indians' matchup against the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson's Cael Welker (6) handles the ball during the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson's Blake Blackman (12) and Eureka's Tommy Davis (6) put their hands up for the ball during the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson's Blake Blackman (12) holds out his arms during the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson assistant coach Derek Gohn holds out a hand for players coming back to the sideline during the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson's Blake Blackman (12) and Eureka's Dax Dubroc (21) battle for a pass near Jackson's Garner Horman (16) during the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson head coach Brent Eckley speaks to Blake Blackman (12) during the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson's Luke Starzinger (23) attempts to catch the ball near Eureka's Tommy Davis (6) during the Jackson Indians' matchup against the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson's Blake Blackman (12) takes down Eureka's Zach Valentine (1) during the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson's Luke Starzinger (23) celebrates the Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson's Grant Sides (26), center, gathers with teammates following the Jackson Indians' 29-14 victory over the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. The group sang "Amazing Grace" during the huddle. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jackson Indians including Grant Sides (26), left, gather following the team's victory against the Eureka Wildcats in the MSHSAA Class 5 state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Jackson. The group sang "Amazing Grace" during the huddle. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)