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High School SportsDecember 6, 2020

Class 5 State Championship Game: Jackson vs. Platte County

The Jackson Indians won their first state championship in school history.

Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson receiver Rhett Liley holds up the state championship trophy on Saturday at Jefferson City. 
Jackson receiver Rhett Liley holds up the state championship trophy on Saturday at Jefferson City. Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson kicker Logan Bruns kicks the extra point against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. 
Jackson kicker Logan Bruns kicks the extra point against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson linebacker Bryce Norman (44) chases down the Platte County quarterback in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. 
Jackson linebacker Bryce Norman (44) chases down the Platte County quarterback in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson linebacker Ryley Styer (21) batts down a pass from the Platte County quarterback in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. 
Jackson linebacker Ryley Styer (21) batts down a pass from the Platte County quarterback in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson running back Tony Williams runs the ball against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. 
Jackson running back Tony Williams runs the ball against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson defensive end Tony Terry attempts to block a punt Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. 
Jackson defensive end Tony Terry attempts to block a punt Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
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Jackson quarterback Cael Welker hugs Randol McDowell (20) after throwing a touchdown pass against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. 
Jackson quarterback Cael Welker hugs Randol McDowell (20) after throwing a touchdown pass against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson receiver Isaiah Davis catches a pass against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. 
Jackson receiver Isaiah Davis catches a pass against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson running back Daniel Dickerson hoists the school flag as the team runs to the sideline before the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. 
Jackson running back Daniel Dickerson hoists the school flag as the team runs to the sideline before the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
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Jackson receiver Kannen Turley catches a pass against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. 
Jackson receiver Kannen Turley catches a pass against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson quarterback Cael Welker throws a pass against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. 
Jackson quarterback Cael Welker throws a pass against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson running back Daniel Dickerson runs the ball against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. 
Jackson running back Daniel Dickerson runs the ball against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
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Jackson players Randol McDowell (20) and Jacob Farrow (42) celebrate as Flint Guilliams (14) returns a punt for a touchdown against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. 
Jackson players Randol McDowell (20) and Jacob Farrow (42) celebrate as Flint Guilliams (14) returns a punt for a touchdown against Platte County in the Class 5 state championship game on Saturday at Jefferson City. Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
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