Football: Poplar Bluff at Jackson

Jackson's Jaylon Hampton fights through multiple tacklers during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson players line up to exit the locker room before a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Drew Parsons carries out the team flag before a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Drew Parsons (left) and Zach Crump (right) pause after a flag during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Brysen Wessell checks the playcall during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Drew Parsons breaks loose on a run during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Drew Parsons signals the first down during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Jaylon Hampton gets into space during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Poplar Bluff's Jay Edmundson scrambles out during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson players collide on a punt return during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Poplar Bluff's Hunter Clifford celebrates after a Jackson turnover during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Poplar Bluff's Jay Edmundson winds up during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Tyson Ford surveys after a defensive stop during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

The Poplar Bluff offense breaks the huddle during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Poplar Bluff's Jay Edmundson calls for the snap during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Poplar Bluff's Devin Ferguson strolls in for a touchdown during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Jory Thoma (left) fights through a block during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Drew Parsons cuts upfield during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Gavin Alspaugh (left) checks his alignment during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Keegan Brueggeman jogs to the sideline during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Jaylon Hampton (left) dives for yards during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Poplar Bluff's Jay Edmundson avoids a sack during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Drew Parsons (bottom-left) is dragged down during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Jaylon Hampton gets by the defense during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Jaylon Hampton dives over a pile for the touchdown during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Jaylon Hampton (middle-right) celebrates a touchdown during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Jaylon Hampton (right) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Kai Crowe (left) during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Jaylon Hampton gets by a defender during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Jaylon Hampton (low) is bombarded by celebrating teammates after scoring a touchdown during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's defense celebrates a turnover during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's defense runs off the field in celebration during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Zach Crump (right) tanks a hard hit during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Zach Crump knocks down that defender during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Zach Crump exchanges pleasantries with said defender during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Drew Parsons calls for the snap during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Zach Crump celebrates a touchdown during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Zach Crump's helmet pictured during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.

Jackson's Jaylon Hampton (right) hypes up freshman teammate Memphis Mattox (left) during a Friday, September 27, 2024 game between the Jackson Indians and the Poplar Bluff Mules at Jackson High School's "The Pit" in Jackson, Mo. Jackson defeated Poplar Bluff, 57-9.