Jackson's Clayton Ernst (33) catches a pass in front of Poplar Bluff's Kendrick Brown during the first half of the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo. DAR/Brian Rosener
Jackson's Quinn Scott leaps into the air as teammate celebrate winning the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Jackson players celebrate after beating Poplar Bluff in the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Jackson players celebrate after beating Poplar Bluff in the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Jackson players celebrate after beating Poplar Bluff in the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo. DAR/Brian Rosener
Jackson players celebrate with the championship plaque after beating Poplar Bluff in the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Poplar Bluff's Kendrick Brown, center, is fouled during the first half of the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Poplar Bluff's Joseph Hardimon, right, picks up a loose ball to score during the first half of the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night at the Senior High Gym. (DAR/Brian Rosener)DAR/Brian Rosener
Poplar Bluff senior Josiah Kilgore, left, and teammates watch Jackson celebrate following the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
From left, Jackson's Nick Wasilewski and Clayton Ernst, and Poplar Bluff's Luke Becker and Kendrick Brown position for a rebound during the first half of the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Jackson's Lane Crowden is fouled by Poplar Bluff's Nic Brumitt (24) during the first half of the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo. DAR/Brian Rosener
Jackson's Clayton Ernst (33) gets a finger on a shot by Poplar Bluff's Chance Campbell (14) during the first half of the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Jackson's Michael Schneider (3) dribbles while being defended by Poplar Bluff's Gage Rivers (5) during the first half of the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo. DAR/Brian Rosener
Poplar Bluff's Darion Combs (3) and Chance Campbell (14) head upcourt after a steal in front of Jackson's Luke Mirly, left, during the first half of the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo. DAR/Brian Rosener
Poplar Bluff fans cheer during the second half of the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo. DAR/Brian Rosener
Poplar Bluff's Kendrick Brown has the ball knocked out of his hands by Jackson's Rhet Liley during the second half of the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo.DAR/Brian Rosener
Jackson players watch from the bench during the MSHSAA Class 5 District 1 championship game Thursday night, March 5, 2020, at the Senior High Gym. in Poplar Bluff, Mo. DAR/Brian Rosener
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