HOPE MILLS, N.C. (WTVD) -- The first football game for E. E. Smith High School since losing three of their own in a single-car crash was held at South View High School, and there was an emotional tribute to the players who would have participated Tuesday night. Standing shoulder to shoulder, there was a unified team entrance for both football teams as they honored the lives of Nicholas Williams, Trevor Merritt, and Jai'hyon Elliott.

"Amazing scholars and standout seniors. Everybody knew them. Just outstanding young men," said E.E. Smith High School Principal Larry Parker.

Parker told ABC11 that it has been a heavy week for students as they have had to come to grips with this unbearable loss. The game, originally scheduled for Friday, was postponed to Tuesday night.

"I would say the

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