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Jackson Central-Merry vs South Side football: Our best photos from 2023 TSSAA game

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South Side's Kysean Thomas (5) gets brought down by JCM defenders as he returns a punt during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
South Side's Kysean Thomas (5) gets brought down by JCM defenders as he returns a punt during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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South Side fans hold up a sign in support of Houston Freeman (56) during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
South Side fans hold up a sign in support of Houston Freeman (56) during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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South Side's Chuck Stokes (4) tries to find open field as he returns a kickoff during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
South Side's Chuck Stokes (4) tries to find open field as he returns a kickoff during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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South Side coach Lester Narcisse gives orders to the defense during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
South Side coach Lester Narcisse gives orders to the defense during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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South Side players and fans cheer as the Hawks return a fumble for a touchdown during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
South Side players and fans cheer as the Hawks return a fumble for a touchdown during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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Jackson Central-Merry's Michael Masey (4) pounds the ground in frustration after dropping a catch during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
Jackson Central-Merry's Michael Masey (4) pounds the ground in frustration after dropping a catch during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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Jackson Central-Merry's Xavier Thomas (32) breaks a tackle as he looks for more yards during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
Jackson Central-Merry's Xavier Thomas (32) breaks a tackle as he looks for more yards during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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South Side teammates cheer as Layton Robertson (2) makes his way to the end zone during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
South Side teammates cheer as Layton Robertson (2) makes his way to the end zone during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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South Side's Austin Hardin (9) tries to outrun a JCM defender after reeling in a catch during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
South Side's Austin Hardin (9) tries to outrun a JCM defender after reeling in a catch during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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Jackson Central-Merry's Jonas Patterson (5) finds open field as he return a kickoff during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
Jackson Central-Merry's Jonas Patterson (5) finds open field as he return a kickoff during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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South Side's Layton Robertson (2) breaks free from the JCM defense as he runs to score the first points during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
South Side's Layton Robertson (2) breaks free from the JCM defense as he runs to score the first points during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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Jackson Central-Merry's Lakelvin Cole (22) finds open field during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
Jackson Central-Merry's Lakelvin Cole (22) finds open field during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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The football soars over Jackson Central-Merry's Chuck Stokes (4) as the Cougars fail to convert on the goalline 4th down pass during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
The football soars over Jackson Central-Merry's Chuck Stokes (4) as the Cougars fail to convert on the goalline 4th down pass during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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The football flies over Jackson Central-Merry's Chuck Stokes (4) as the Cougars once again fail to convert on the goalline 4th down pass during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
The football flies over Jackson Central-Merry's Chuck Stokes (4) as the Cougars once again fail to convert on the goalline 4th down pass during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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Jackson Central-Merry fans cheer as the Cougars score a touchdown during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
Jackson Central-Merry fans cheer as the Cougars score a touchdown during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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Jackson Central-Merry's Jaylan Young (11) makes his way to the endzone, setting up the Cougars to tie with a two-point conversion with seconds left on the clock during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
Jackson Central-Merry's Jaylan Young (11) makes his way to the endzone, setting up the Cougars to tie with a two-point conversion with seconds left on the clock during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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The Jackson Central-Merry Cougars line up as they need a two-point conversion to tie in the final seconds of the game during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
The Jackson Central-Merry Cougars line up as they need a two-point conversion to tie in the final seconds of the game during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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The Jackson Central-Merry Cougars get stuffed at the line as the South Side Hawks secure the win during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
The Jackson Central-Merry Cougars get stuffed at the line as the South Side Hawks secure the win during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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South Side fans cheer as the Hawks make a goal-line stand against the Cougars, preventing the comeback during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
South Side fans cheer as the Hawks make a goal-line stand against the Cougars, preventing the comeback during the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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South Side's Malcom Lacy (61) celebrates as the Hawks defeat the JCM Cougars 21-19 after the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
South Side's Malcom Lacy (61) celebrates as the Hawks defeat the JCM Cougars 21-19 after the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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The South Side Hawks celebrate after surviving JCM's comeback attempt, winning 21-19 after the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
The South Side Hawks celebrate after surviving JCM's comeback attempt, winning 21-19 after the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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The South Side Hawks celebrate after surviving JCM's comeback attempt, winning 21-19 after the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
The South Side Hawks celebrate after surviving JCM's comeback attempt, winning 21-19 after the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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The South Side Hawks celebrate after surviving JCM's comeback attempt, winning 21-19 after the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
The South Side Hawks celebrate after surviving JCM's comeback attempt, winning 21-19 after the Jackson Central-Merry High School vs Jackson South Side High School football match in Jackson, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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