Jackson football state semifinal

Jackson's Marcus Harris throws under pressure against Hazelwood East's Dominic Nixon in the first half of a Jackson loss 33-6 at the Class 5 state semifinal game at Hazelwood Saturday. (ELIZABETH DODD)

A referee holds the game ball before the start of the Class 5 state semifinals. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Nancy Markhart, grandmother of Jackson's Jake Wolpers, bundles up before the start of the game. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Seniors from Jackson Marlana McDowell, from left, Kyla Wills, Bobbi Jo Schlick and Kaley Wachter wave to friends while staying warm before the start of the game. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Jackson's Adam Zweigart gains some yards against Hazelwood East's Christian Kirksey in the third quarter of the Class 5 state semifinal game at Hazelwood Saturday. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Jackson's Cole Rodgers scores a touchdown against Hazelwood East in the third quarter. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Jackson Marching Band members sing a "Yellow Hanky" chant when penalties are called on Hazelwood East. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Renee Hinkebein, left, and Patty Schwab, mom of Jerrett Schwab, welcome Jackson onto the field for the Class 5 state semifinals. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Jackson's Jake Wolpers, left, dives for the ball against Hazelwood East's Dejuan Owens after Hazelwood East fumbled the ball in the first half of a Jackson loss 33-6 in the Class 5 state semifinal game at Hazelwood Saturday. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Jackson's Mitchell McCulley gets tackled from all sides during the second half against Hazelwood East in the Class 5 state semifinal game at Hazelwood Saturday. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Jackson's head coach, Van Hitt, yells instructions across the field before a play in the first half against Hazelwood East in the Class 5 state semifinal game at Hazelwood Saturday. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Jackson junior, Cody Kester, shows dissapointment when Jackson was down by 27 points in the fourth quarter against Hazelwood East in the Class 5 state semifinals at Hazelwood Saturday. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Jackson fans Tayler Meyer, left, and her sister, Alyssa Meyer, attempt to stay warm while watching the game. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Jackson's Marcus Harris hugs his father Marc Harris after losing 33-6 against Hazelwood East in the Class 5 state semifinal game at Hazelwood Saturday. (ELIZABETH DODD)

Jackson's Max McNeely does not watch after Hazelwood East intercepts the ball in the second half of a Jackson loss 33-6 in the Class 5 state semifinal game at Hazelwood Saturday. (ELIZABETH DODD)