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Gallery: Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian football

Jackson Christian's Andrew Hughes (31) and Jackson Christian head coach Darby Palmer leap up in the air celebrating an interception in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian's Andrew Hughes (31) and Jackson Christian head coach Darby Palmer leap up in the air celebrating an interception in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Macon Road Baptist's Fletcher Clay (22) jumps forward to try and catch Jackson Christian's Obed Hearns (28) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Macon Road Baptist's Fletcher Clay (22) jumps forward to try and catch Jackson Christian's Obed Hearns (28) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Rubber pellets fill in the space in between fake grass on the new astroturf field in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Rubber pellets fill in the space in between fake grass on the new astroturf field in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Macon Road Baptist's Dylan Slakans (6) moves down the field through the Jackson Christian defensive line in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Macon Road Baptist's Dylan Slakans (6) moves down the field through the Jackson Christian defensive line in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Football fans walk down a sidewalk towards the stadium before a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Football fans walk down a sidewalk towards the stadium before a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Macon Road Baptist's Cole Peppers (80) tackles Jackson Christian's Will Cisco (21) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Macon Road Baptist's Cole Peppers (80) tackles Jackson Christian's Will Cisco (21) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Jackson Christian players line up on the 14 yard line to remember Ryder Lewis, a middle school football player who died this summer, in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian players line up on the 14 yard line to remember Ryder Lewis, a middle school football player who died this summer, in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Jackson Christian players run through a line of cheerleaders and students at the start of a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian players run through a line of cheerleaders and students at the start of a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Macon Road Baptist's Raul Ordaz (4) moves down the field in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Macon Road Baptist's Raul Ordaz (4) moves down the field in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Macon Road Baptist's Bradyn Claunch (2) looks off down the field before making a punt in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Macon Road Baptist's Bradyn Claunch (2) looks off down the field before making a punt in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Macon Road Baptist head coach Frank Bowman speaks to referees in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Macon Road Baptist head coach Frank Bowman speaks to referees in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Jackson Christian's Zach Shelton (72) tackles Macon Road Baptist's Jack Webb (12) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian's Zach Shelton (72) tackles Macon Road Baptist's Jack Webb (12) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Jackson Christian's Andrew Hughes (31) stretches out in an attempt to tackle Macon Road Baptist's Sean Eaton (20) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian's Andrew Hughes (31) stretches out in an attempt to tackle Macon Road Baptist's Sean Eaton (20) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Jackson Christian student fans toss baby powder into the air and fire off confetti after the first touch down on the new field in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian student fans toss baby powder into the air and fire off confetti after the first touch down on the new field in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Macon Road Baptist's Bradyn Claunch (2) hops across the field while Jackson Christian's Jackson Taylor (22) holds onto his ankle in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Macon Road Baptist's Bradyn Claunch (2) hops across the field while Jackson Christian's Jackson Taylor (22) holds onto his ankle in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Macon Road Baptist's Raul Ordaz (4) fails to grab onto Jackson Christian's Will Cisco (21) as Cisco manages to begin to move down the field after making a catch in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Macon Road Baptist's Raul Ordaz (4) fails to grab onto Jackson Christian's Will Cisco (21) as Cisco manages to begin to move down the field after making a catch in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Jackson Christian band members practice before taking the field at half time in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian band members practice before taking the field at half time in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Shadows of members of the Jackson Christian marching band sprawl over the new astroturf field in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Shadows of members of the Jackson Christian marching band sprawl over the new astroturf field in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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The last light from the sun peeks in-between clouds over the new astroturf field in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
The last light from the sun peeks in-between clouds over the new astroturf field in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Players, students/ and remaining coaching staff sit through the cloud of baby powder moving across the field after it was released by students in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Players, students/ and remaining coaching staff sit through the cloud of baby powder moving across the field after it was released by students in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Jackson Christian's Austin Lewis-Allen (70) dives with his arms to tackle Macon Road Baptist's Tanner Howell (5) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian's Austin Lewis-Allen (70) dives with his arms to tackle Macon Road Baptist's Tanner Howell (5) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Jackson Christian students parade away from the stands after releasing a cloud of baby powder in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian students parade away from the stands after releasing a cloud of baby powder in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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The ball bounces off of the helmet of Macon Road Baptist's Tanner Howell (5) after Howell failed to catch the pass in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
The ball bounces off of the helmet of Macon Road Baptist's Tanner Howell (5) after Howell failed to catch the pass in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Luke Gay, 3, watches a video on Youtube while Zach Cisco, 12, right, Carson Holt, 12, left, and Ben Hurbis, 13, behind, watch the game unfold in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Luke Gay, 3, watches a video on Youtube while Zach Cisco, 12, right, Carson Holt, 12, left, and Ben Hurbis, 13, behind, watch the game unfold in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Nolan Bullard, 3, wraps his hand around his father Brian Bullard's shoulder after a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Nolan Bullard, 3, wraps his hand around his father Brian Bullard's shoulder after a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Jackson Christian's Seth Snider (12) is tackled by Macon Road Baptist's Tim Austin (32) and Macon Road Baptist's Cole Peppers (80) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian's Seth Snider (12) is tackled by Macon Road Baptist's Tim Austin (32) and Macon Road Baptist's Cole Peppers (80) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Jackson Christian head coach Darby Palmer paces along the side line in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian head coach Darby Palmer paces along the side line in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Macon Road Baptist's Tim Austin (32) attempt to tackle Jackson Christian's Obed Hearns (28) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Macon Road Baptist's Tim Austin (32) attempt to tackle Jackson Christian's Obed Hearns (28) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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A young cheerleading guest is hoisted up by Jackson Christian cheerleaders and watches the game in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
A young cheerleading guest is hoisted up by Jackson Christian cheerleaders and watches the game in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Jackson Christian students celebrate winning the game after a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian students celebrate winning the game after a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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The rubber pellets in the astroturf react to Jackson Christian's Obed Hearns (28) turning on his heel in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
The rubber pellets in the astroturf react to Jackson Christian's Obed Hearns (28) turning on his heel in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Jackson Christian's Owen Hughes (45) intercepts a pass intended for Macon Road Baptist's Sean Eaton (20) in the last minute of playtime during a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian's Owen Hughes (45) intercepts a pass intended for Macon Road Baptist's Sean Eaton (20) in the last minute of playtime during a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Players celebrate after Jackson Christian's Owen Hughes (45) intercepted a pass in the last minute of play that would seal the teams victory in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Players celebrate after Jackson Christian's Owen Hughes (45) intercepted a pass in the last minute of play that would seal the teams victory in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Gameplay goes on down the field on top of the new astroturf field in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Gameplay goes on down the field on top of the new astroturf field in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Jackson Christian head coach Darby Palmer speaks to his players after a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian head coach Darby Palmer speaks to his players after a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Following a touchdown, Jackson Christian's Jackson Taylor (22) makes a hand motion indicating eating cereal to Jackson Christian's Andrew Hughes (31) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Following a touchdown, Jackson Christian's Jackson Taylor (22) makes a hand motion indicating eating cereal to Jackson Christian's Andrew Hughes (31) in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Jackson Christian students storm the field after a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian students storm the field after a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Players from both teams gather for a closing prayer after a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Players from both teams gather for a closing prayer after a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Macon Road Baptist head coach Frank Bowman speaks to his players after a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Macon Road Baptist head coach Frank Bowman speaks to his players after a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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A moth hangs out on the new Astroturf field after a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
A moth hangs out on the new Astroturf field after a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Jackson Christian head coach Darby Palmer places his hand on the helmet of one of his players before a closing prayer in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Jackson Christian head coach Darby Palmer places his hand on the helmet of one of his players before a closing prayer in a TSSAA football game between Jackson Christian and Macon Road Baptist at Jackson Christian School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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