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Central quarterback Sylvester Donerson (right) fights off a tackle from Melrose defender Antrell Kendrick (left)  during action of the season opener on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Crump Stadium.
Central quarterback Sylvester Donerson (right) fights off a tackle from Melrose defender Antrell Kendrick (left) during action of the season opener on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Crump Stadium.
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August 14, 2018 - Lausanne's Eric Gray Jr., 1, and Carson Webb, 52, celebrate after Eric Gray Jr. ran for a touchdown during Friday's season-opening game at Lausanne versus Rosa Fort (Mississippi) on Aug. 17, 2018.
August 14, 2018 - Lausanne's Eric Gray Jr., 1, and Carson Webb, 52, celebrate after Eric Gray Jr. ran for a touchdown during Friday's season-opening game at Lausanne versus Rosa Fort (Mississippi) on Aug. 17, 2018.
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Ridgeway vs Memphis University School
Ridgeway vs Memphis University School
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Central receiver Lorenzo Towns (left) is brought down by Melrose defender Donterrius Taylor (right) during action of the season opener on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Crump Stadium.
Central receiver Lorenzo Towns (left) is brought down by Melrose defender Donterrius Taylor (right) during action of the season opener on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Crump Stadium.
Mark Weber, The Commercial Appeal
August 14, 2018 - Lausanne fans cheer during Friday’s season-opening game at Lausanne versus Rosa Fort (Mississippi) on Aug. 17, 2018.
August 14, 2018 - Lausanne fans cheer during Friday’s season-opening game at Lausanne versus Rosa Fort (Mississippi) on Aug. 17, 2018.
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Memphis University School Dekaris Scott celebrates after intercepting a pass against Ridgeway at Memphis University School.
Memphis University School Dekaris Scott celebrates after intercepting a pass against Ridgeway at Memphis University School.
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Ridgeway cheerleaders during the game against Memphis University School at Memphis University School.
Ridgeway cheerleaders during the game against Memphis University School at Memphis University School.
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August 14, 2018 - Rosa Fort's Mondrel Boykins Jr. is brought down by Lausanne's Richard Kinley Jr. during FridayÕs season-opening game at Lausanne versus Rosa Fort (Mississippi) on Aug. 17, 2018.
August 14, 2018 - Rosa Fort's Mondrel Boykins Jr. is brought down by Lausanne's Richard Kinley Jr. during FridayÕs season-opening game at Lausanne versus Rosa Fort (Mississippi) on Aug. 17, 2018.
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Memphis University School's Maurice Hampton avoids a Ridgeway defender Friday.
Memphis University School's Maurice Hampton avoids a Ridgeway defender Friday.
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Melrose quarterback William Mason makes a pass against the Central defense during action of the season opener on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Crump Stadium.
Melrose quarterback William Mason makes a pass against the Central defense during action of the season opener on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Crump Stadium.
Mark Weber, The Commercial Appeal