Wes Smith’s death was reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and by TCU360.com and confirmed by the Fort Worth Police Department. A motive is unknown.

Memphis University School’s Makhi Shaw scored twice and was part of a strong defensive effort in a victory over Melrose.

The Jaguars are off to a flying start in Class 5A behind their talented sophomore quarterback.

Dragons become the third team in as many weeks to hold the No. 2 spot; MUS continues to climb, as does Southwind.

City rivals Germantown and Houston meet to begin 8-6A league play.

The two-time state runner-up Houston Mustangs are off to another terrific start in 2023.

Germantown, Collierville, Covington, Munford, MASE and MUS are ranked in this week’s Associated Press rankings.

Standouts from Covington, FACS, MASE, Munford, MUS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. 

After starting the season with a shutout loss, Bartlett quarterback Kam Alexander and a strong defense led the Panthers over the Lynx.

Makhi Shaw scored twice to lead his team to a second straight victory over a Dandy Dozen opponent.

The sophomore quarterback accounts for five touchdowns in a victory against Ridgeway.

The Daily Memphian caught up with former MUS standout Harrison Williams ahead of the World Championship decathlon competition to talk about his journey over the last couple of years.

No teams drop out but there’s some shuffling in the Dandy Dozen rankings for TSSAA schools in our coverage area heading into Week 2.

Both Memphis University School and Melrose are coming off impressive opening victories.

Germantown, Collierville, Munford, Covington and MUS ranked in first AP state football rankings.

Standouts from Collierville, Harding, Houston, Rossville Christian and Southwind are up for consideration this week.

Central High School and Whitehaven High School went toe-to-toe at the Whitehaven Classic Saturday night with Whitehaven winning the season opener for both teams, 40-13.

Christian Pardue hits a fairway when it counts the most to hold off Briarcrest freshman Hogan O’Keefe.

Friday’s game against Bartlett is the first of several tough tests for the Owls.

Returning talent, plus some good-looking transfers, has Gene Robinson’s squad looking formidable as the season begins.

Some interesting public vs. private school match-ups on the docket as high school football returns for 2023.

Houston and Briarcrest, 2022 state runners-up in their respective divisions, are just part of what should be a very competitive season on the pitch.