Still Alive: Sikeston advances to quarterfinals with 26-11 win over Poplar Bluff

Sikeston's Eli Jackson (20) and Niquavious Dixon (1) celebrate after defeating Poplar Bluff 26-11 in a Class 4 Sectional game Monday night at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium.
(Photo by David Jenkins, Staff)

SIKESTON -- Sikeston senior Eli Jackson knew it would be a little tougher the second time around against the Poplar Bluff Mules.

He also found out that due to their recent success through the air, the Bulldogs had to rely on a very reliable running game to give them a chance at the schools first ever appearance in a quarterfinal game.

By Chris Pobst

sd_sports@yahoo.com

SIKESTON -- With the likes of quarterback Juqualin Wiggins, running back Eli Jackson and receiver Niquavious Dixon the Sikeston Bulldog offense has its share of success.

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