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High School SportsSeptember 3, 2023

Football: Jackson vs. Francis Howell

The first win of the Ryan Nesbitt era couldnít have possibly come any sweeter. Against the reigning Class 5 state champions of Francis Howell (1-1), Jackson (1-1) took a thrilling 42-35 victory in a back-and-forth affair at ìThe Pit.î

Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson quarterback Adrian Fox runs the ball against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.
Jackson quarterback Adrian Fox runs the ball against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson quarterback Adrian Fox runs the ball against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.
Jackson quarterback Adrian Fox runs the ball against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson receiver Kai Crowe celebrates his team scoring a touchdown against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.
Jackson receiver Kai Crowe celebrates his team scoring a touchdown against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson's Kai Crowe kicks-off against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.
Jackson's Kai Crowe kicks-off against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson linebacker Marcus Cutsinger lines up before a play against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.
Jackson linebacker Marcus Cutsinger lines up before a play against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson linebacker Peyton Klund lines up before a play against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.
Jackson linebacker Peyton Klund lines up before a play against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson linebacker Peyton Klund tries to drag down the Francis Howell quarterback on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.
Jackson linebacker Peyton Klund tries to drag down the Francis Howell quarterback on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson receiver Blayne Harris celebrates the Indians' win against Francis Howell with a teammate on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.
Jackson receiver Blayne Harris celebrates the Indians' win against Francis Howell with a teammate on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson linebacker Marcus Cutsinger celebrates the Indians' win against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.
Jackson linebacker Marcus Cutsinger celebrates the Indians' win against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson head coach Ryan Nesbitt addresses his team after the Indians' win against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.
Jackson head coach Ryan Nesbitt addresses his team after the Indians' win against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
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Jackson quarterback Adrian Fox runs the ball against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.
Jackson quarterback Adrian Fox runs the ball against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson running back Zach Crump celebrates scoring a touchdown with Kai Crowe, left, and Gavin Alspaugh, right, in the Indians’ 42-35 win over Francis Howell on Sept. 1, in Jackson, Missouri.
Jackson running back Zach Crump celebrates scoring a touchdown with Kai Crowe, left, and Gavin Alspaugh, right, in the Indians’ 42-35 win over Francis Howell on Sept. 1, in Jackson, Missouri.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson running back Zach Crump celebrates scoring a touchdown with Kai Crowe, left, and Gavin Alspaugh, right, in the Indians’ 42-35 win over Francis Howell on Sept. 1, in Jackson, Missouri.
Jackson running back Zach Crump celebrates scoring a touchdown with Kai Crowe, left, and Gavin Alspaugh, right, in the Indians’ 42-35 win over Francis Howell on Sept. 1, in Jackson, Missouri.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson running back Zach Crump celebrates scoring a touchdown with Kai Crowe, left, and Gavin Alspaugh, right, in the Indians’ 42-35 win over Francis Howell on Sept. 1, in Jackson, Missouri.
Jackson running back Zach Crump celebrates scoring a touchdown with Kai Crowe, left, and Gavin Alspaugh, right, in the Indians’ 42-35 win over Francis Howell on Sept. 1, in Jackson, Missouri.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson running back Zach Crump celebrates scoring a touchdown with Kai Crowe, left, and Gavin Alspaugh, right, in the Indians’ 42-35 win over Francis Howell on Sept. 1, in Jackson, Missouri.
Jackson running back Zach Crump celebrates scoring a touchdown with Kai Crowe, left, and Gavin Alspaugh, right, in the Indians’ 42-35 win over Francis Howell on Sept. 1, in Jackson, Missouri.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson running back Zach Crump celebrates scoring a touchdown with Kai Crowe, left, and Gavin Alspaugh, right, in the Indians’ 42-35 win over Francis Howell on Sept. 1, in Jackson, Missouri.
Jackson running back Zach Crump celebrates scoring a touchdown with Kai Crowe, left, and Gavin Alspaugh, right, in the Indians’ 42-35 win over Francis Howell on Sept. 1, in Jackson, Missouri.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson running back Zach Crump celebrates scoring a touchdown with Kai Crowe, left, and Gavin Alspaugh, right, in the Indians’ 42-35 win over Francis Howell on Sept. 1, in Jackson, Missouri.
Jackson running back Zach Crump celebrates scoring a touchdown with Kai Crowe, left, and Gavin Alspaugh, right, in the Indians’ 42-35 win over Francis Howell on Sept. 1, in Jackson, Missouri.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Jackson receiver Gavin Alspaugh lines up before a play against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.
Jackson receiver Gavin Alspaugh lines up before a play against Francis Howell on Friday, Sept. 1, in Jackson, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
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