High School SportsDecember 8, 2019

The Jackson Indians were defeated 27-21 in overtime by Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.

Jackson's Cael Welker (6) and Cole Amelunke (99), holding the Indians' second place trophy, hug following the team's 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri. 
Jackson's Cael Welker (6) and Cole Amelunke (99), holding the Indians' second place trophy, hug following the team's 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri. Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Jackson's Rhet Liley (13) runs with the ball near Carthage's Marcus Huntley (13) during the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Jackson's Rhet Liley (13) runs with the ball near Carthage's Marcus Huntley (13) during the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Jackson's Bryce Norman (44) and Caleb Craft (86) go after Carthage's Patrick Carlton (17) during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Jackson's Bryce Norman (44) and Caleb Craft (86) go after Carthage's Patrick Carlton (17) during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Jackson teammates including Bret Meyer (67) and Bryce Norman (44) attempt to block a kick during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Jackson teammates including Bret Meyer (67) and Bryce Norman (44) attempt to block a kick during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Carthage's Marcus Huntley (13) runs with the ball near Jackson's Blake Blackman (12) during the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Carthage's Marcus Huntley (13) runs with the ball near Jackson's Blake Blackman (12) during the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Carthage's Tyler Mueller (22) runs with the ball as Jackson teammates pursue during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Carthage's Tyler Mueller (22) runs with the ball as Jackson teammates pursue during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Jackson's Kannen Turley (11) and Carthage's Caden Kabance (16) put their hands up for the ball during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Jackson's Kannen Turley (11) and Carthage's Caden Kabance (16) put their hands up for the ball during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Jackson's Michael Schneider (87) catches the ball to score a touchdown near Carthage's Bobby Kendrick (1), left, and Marcus Huntley (13) during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Jackson's Michael Schneider (87) catches the ball to score a touchdown near Carthage's Bobby Kendrick (1), left, and Marcus Huntley (13) during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Jackson fans cheer during the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Jackson fans cheer during the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Carthage's Patrick Carlton (17) goes in for an overtime touchdown resulting in the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Carthage's Patrick Carlton (17) goes in for an overtime touchdown resulting in the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Jackson head coach Brent Eckley, in white cap, meets with players as they come off the field following Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Jackson head coach Brent Eckley, in white cap, meets with players as they come off the field following Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Jackson fans including Jackson senior Carson Childers, center in blanket, cheer before kickoff of the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri. 
Jackson fans including Jackson senior Carson Childers, center in blanket, cheer before kickoff of the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri. Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Jackson teammates gather for a group prayer following the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Jackson teammates gather for a group prayer following the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Jackson teammates display the team's second place trophy 
following the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Jackson teammates display the team's second place trophy following the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Jackson's Cael Welker (6) throws the ball in the direction of Jackson's Dalton Skrob (82) during the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Jackson's Cael Welker (6) throws the ball in the direction of Jackson's Dalton Skrob (82) during the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Carthage's Tyler Mueller (22) runs with the ball as Jackson's Caleb Craft (86) pursues during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Carthage's Tyler Mueller (22) runs with the ball as Jackson's Caleb Craft (86) pursues during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Jackson senior Carson Childers flexes before the start of the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Jackson senior Carson Childers flexes before the start of the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Jackson's Luke Starzinger (23) handles the ball during the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Jackson's Luke Starzinger (23) handles the ball during the Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Jackson's Seth Waters (22) handles the ball near Carthage's Kale Schrader (44) during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Jackson's Seth Waters (22) handles the ball near Carthage's Kale Schrader (44) during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Carthage teammates celebrate a touchdown during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Carthage teammates celebrate a touchdown during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
Jackson defense goes after Carthage's Tyler Mueller (22) during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.
Jackson defense goes after Carthage's Tyler Mueller (22) during the Jackson Indians' 27-21 overtime loss to Carthage in the MSHSAA Class 5 state championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian
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