FOOTBALLJackson Central-Merry vs South Side football: Our best photos from 2023 TSSAA gameJackson SunSouth 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunSouth 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunSouth 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunSouth 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunSouth 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunJackson 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunJackson 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunSouth 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunSouth 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunJackson 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunSouth 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunJackson 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunThe 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunThe 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunJackson 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunJackson 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunThe 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunThe 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunSouth 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunSouth 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunThe 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunThe 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson SunThe 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.Jamar Coach / Jackson Sun