Jackson vs. Cape Girardeau Central softball

Jackson defeated Cape Girardeau Central 2-1 in eight innings Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Jackson City Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson starter Sicily Johnston pitches to a Cape Girardeau Central batter during the first inning Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Jackson City Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Fans watch the Jackson vs. Cape Girardeau Central softball game Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Jackson City Park.

Tim Suhre, left, and Dave Seyer pose for a photo at the Jackson vs. Cape Girardeau Central softball game Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Jackson City Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau Central starter Caleigh Huffman pitches to a Jackson batter during the first inning Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Jackson City Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson second baseman Mackenzie Bartels, left, catches a pop-up hit by Cape Girardeau Central's Ally Vaughn, while colliding with right fielder Maddie Dye, during the fourth inning Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Jackson City Park. Central's Erica Goodin tagged up at third base and scored on the play.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau Central's Erica Goodin scores a run as Jackson catcher misses the tag during the fourth inning Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Jackson City Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau Central runner Jordyn Castillo looks for the call with Jackson shortstop Shiann Clayborn after a steal attempt that was not successful during the fifth inning Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Jackson City Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau Central second baseman Jordyn Castillo tries to catch the barely-fair ball hit by Jackson's Shiann Clayborn during the fifth inning Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Jackson City Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson shortstop Shiann Clayborn forces out Cape Girardeau Central's Gracie Barnhill at second base during the seventh inning Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Jackson City Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson's Mackenzie Bartels drives in the winning run to break a 1-1 tie with Cape Girardeau Central in the eighth inning Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 in Jackson.