Jackson ruled football scene in mid-1930s

Few teams have had a better season than the 1935 Jackson Indian football team.

Under coach Ryland Milner, the Indians posted one of only three undefeated seasons since going to an expanded schedule. The Indians finished 10-0, a record matched by the 2001 Indians, who eventually ended up 12-1 after losing in the state semifinals.

What made Milner's 1935 team special was the way it dominated the opposition. Jackson outscored opponents 311-0.

Ten games, 10 shutouts.

Jackson had only one close game, a 6-0 victory against Perryville. Jackson cruised to the Southeast Misssouri football championship and set the school scoring record.

Milner's 1936 squad opened with seven straight shutouts but dropped its final two games -- including 18-7 to Cape -- to finish 7-2.

Jackson was right back at it in 1937, finishing 7-0-1 with five shutouts under new coach Elmer Seehill.

During the Indians' four-year run from 1935 to 1938, they racked up a 30-4-1 record, limiting opponents to 83 points in 35 games (2.4 per game).