The Trojans took on a stiff challenge in Fairley. But they packed the stands for homecoming and they came out with the victory too.

Wes Smith was murdered in an act of random cruelty. He’ll be buried in Memphis Saturday. The family’s response is to celebrate the remarkable life their son led — and to shower his friends and community with love. 

Nix Fullen ran for 166 yards and scored the only points in a victory over St. Benedict on Sept. 8.

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The Mustangs overcome a slow start against Briarcrest in a match that figures to help both teams down the road.

Jaguars surge into fourth spot in the Dandy Dozen while Munford drops from No. 2 down to No. 8.

Bulldogs are undefeated and haven’t allowed a point through 16 quarters. Plus, the complete schedules for Week 5 games in the Memphis area.

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Eight Memphis-area teams are ranked in the state football rankings, led by Germantown, The Daily Memphian’s top-ranked Dandy Dozen team. The Red Devils are ranked No. 4 in the Class 6A poll.

Standouts from FACS, Germantown, Olive Branch, Sheffield and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week.

Hilary Shikuku scores twice as Dragons get back to the basics.

The voters have spoken. And by the narrowest of margins, they have chosen Geron Johnson as The Daily Memphian high-school football player of the week for Week 3.

Core group of seniors who struggled three years ago supplying words of wisdom for a team that’s 3-0 for the first time since 2013.

Totals are through games as of Sept. 1 and are for TSSAA schools in The Daily Memphian coverage area.

Munford climbs into second spot as Whitehaven joins the Dandy Dozen (and Melrose drops out).

Arguably the top two teams in the region square off in Tipton County.

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Germantown and Bartlett are both ranked in Division I-Class 6A. Five other area teams made the cut.

Standouts from Bartlett, Fairley, Middle College, Mitchell, St. Benedict and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.

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.