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Jackson's wide receiver Xominique Davis runs down the sideline during the first quarter against Battle High School of Columbia, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, in Jackson.
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Jackson's Ethan Isaksen finds an opening during a run against Battle High School of Columbia, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, in Jackson.
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Jackson's head coach Brent Eckley gives a play during the first quarter against Battle High School of Columbia, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, in Jackson.
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Layne Gross, 10, talks with Steven Schneider, 9, after delivering water to players during hot evening game, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, in Jackson.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Jackson's Xominique Davis runs downfield for a third quarter touchdown against Battle High School of Columbia, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, in Jackson.
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The sun sets during the first game of the season for Jackson, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, in Jackson.
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Jackson huddles on the sideline for a chant before kickoff against Battle High School of Columbia, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, in Jackson.
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Jackson's Gabriel Dudley outruns Jerrion Nelson of Battle High School in the first quarter, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, in Jackson.
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Jackson's Dante Vandeven scans for an open receiver during the first quarter against Battle High School of Columbia, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, in Jackson.
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Jackson's Ty Crowden kicks for an extra point after touchdown against Battle High School of Columbia, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, in Jackson.
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Battle's Marshall Willingham drives in a touchdown against Jackson during the first quarter, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, in Jackson.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com
Jackson's Dante Vandeven runs the ball in for a first quarter touchdown against Battle High School of Columbia, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, in Jackson.
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Battle's Nash Sutherlin carries against Jackson during the first quarter, Friday night, Aug. 22, 2014, in Jackson.
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