Class 5 State Quarterfinal football - Jackson vs. Ladue

Ladue defeats Jackson 31-21 in the Class 5 state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 in St. Louis.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson quarterback Dante Vandeven, right, embraces Weston Sherrill after Jackson's 31-21 loss to Ladue in a Class 5 state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson quarterback Dante Vandeven launches a pass against Ladue's Luke Dibler that was caught by Ty Crowden for a touchdown during the third quarter of a Class 5 state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson's Ty Crowden scores in front of Ladue's Jack May on an 18-yard pass from Dante Vandeven which tied the game at 14-14 during the third quarter of a Class 5 state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson running back Bryndan Reid jumps in jubilation as Lucas Helwege joins him after Reid scored on a 27-yard run during the third quarter of a Class 5 state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

Jackson fans cheer for the Indians during the fourth quarter of a Class 5 state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

Jackson cheerleaders fire up the crowd at a Class 5 state quarterfinal against Ladue on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson fans cheer after Ladue turns the ball over on downs during the fourth quarter of a Class 5 state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Ladue quarterback/kicker Jack Fox kicks a field goal to secure the 31-21 victory over Jackson during the final minute of their Class 5 state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson's Ty Crowden scrambles for a first down as Ladue's Mario Whitley covers above in the closing moments of their Class 5 state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson quarterback Dante Vandeven throws a pass toward Ty Crowden in the final moments of the Class 5 state quarterfinal against Ladue on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson coach Brent Eckley talks to his players after their 31-21 loss to Ladue in a Class 5 state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson football fans head to St. Louis for the Class 5 state quarterfinal game with Ladue on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014.

Jackson fans Michael Houchin, left, Casey Gray and Spencer Friese pose for a photo at the Jackson vs. Ladue Class 5 state quarterfinal football game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

The McCuans, from left, Tosca, Maci, Candis and Vance, pose for a photo at the Jackson vs. Ladue Class 5 state quarterfinal football game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

Jackson fans Laramie Lorberg, left, Maddy Dockins and Olivia Brown pose for a photo at the Jackson vs. Ladue Class 5 state quarterfinal football game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

Jackson fans support the Indians at a Class 5 state quarterfinal against Ladue on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

Jackson players and coaches watch from the sideline during the second quarter of a Class 5 state quarterfinal against Ladue on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson coach Brent Eckley talks to his during a timeout in the second quarter of a Class 5 state quarterfinal against Ladue on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson players listen to coach Brent Eckley during a timeout in the second quarter of a Class 5 state quarterfinal against Ladue on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson wide receiver Jeremy Elliot pulls down a 30-yard pass from Dante Vandeven to score the first touchdown against Ladue during the second quarter of a Class 5 state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson's Ty Crowden kicks the PAT after Jeremy Elliot's first score against Ladue during the second quarter of a Class 5 state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Saint Louis University High School.