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Six past members of McKenzie High School football homecoming royalties from 1948-64 were presented during the 2023 MHS Homecoming parade. The ladies enjoyed a gathering prior to the parade hosted by the McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) and McKenzie City Florist and More, which included refreshments and time for reminiscing about their days at McKenzie High.
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10/10/23
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McKENZIE (October 6) — Belle O’Brien is the 2023 MHS Football Homecoming Queen. She was crowned during pre-game ceremonies at Rebel Stadium on October 6. The candidates all entered the stadium in a convertible driven by Steven Berryman.
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10/10/23
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McKENZIE (October 6) — McKenzie moved to 7-1 on the regular season and 4-0 in Region 6-1A play after an impressive Homecoming win Friday night. The Rebels hammered the Houston County Fighting Irish 56-7.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 10/10/23 |
McKENZIE — McKenzie High School is celebrating Homecoming 2023 this week. Friday includes a parade, a community pep rally, introduction of the Homecoming Court and the coronation of the queen, plus the Homecoming game featuring the McKenzie Rebels and the Houston County Fighting Irish.
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10/3/23
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McKENZIE — The new 33,710 square-foot facility, multi-purpose sports practice facility is nearing completion.
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10/3/23
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LINDEN (September 29) — The McKenzie Rebels wrapped up a five-week road revue picking up their sixth win on the season as they dominated the Perry County Vikings 57-7. The Rebels traveled to Linden for the week seven Region 6-1A win moving to 6-1 on the season and 3-0 in the region.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 10/3/23 |
McKenzie Middle School hosted eighth-grade night on Thursday, September 28.
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10/3/23
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BRUCETON (September 22) — The McKenzie Rebels made the 20-mile cross-county trek to Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School to pick up their fifth win of the season. The Rebels dominated the Tigers 63-0 in the Region 6-1A victory.
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9/26/23
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McKENZIE (September 19) — McKenzie Lady Rebels Soccer celebrated Senior Night and a 4-0 victory over South Fulton at the MHS soccer field on Tuesday, September 19.
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9/26/23
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REAGAN (September 15) — On Friday night, McKenzie High School Football Head Coach Wade Comer picked up his 200th win as a head coach. What is even more remarkable is that all the wins come from his tenure at McKenzie High School.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 9/19/23 |
REAGAN (September 15) — The McKenzie Rebels improved their record Friday night to 4-1 with the non-region road win at Scotts Hill. McKenzie handled Scotts Hill with ease as they picked up the 43-13 victory.
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9/19/23
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HUNTINGDON (September 14) — The McKenzie Middle School Rebels traveled to Paul Ward Stadium Thursday night for a county matchup with the Huntingdon Middle School Mustangs. With a 20-0 shutout of the Rebels, Huntingdon remains undefeated at 5-0 for the season.
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9/19/23
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McKENZIE — Ten McKenzie Middle School Softball players were honored on their last regular season home game. They along with their parents were recognized during a pre-game ceremony.
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9/12/23
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McEWEN (September 8) — On Friday night, the Rebels traveled to middle Tennessee picking up their third win of the session and Coach Wade Comer’s 199th career win. In a quick-moving game, McKenzie led McEwen from start to finish picking up the 23-0 win.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 9/12/23 |
McKENZIE — McKenzie Lady Rebels Soccer came up short in a contest against McEwen.
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9/5/23
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McKENZIE (AUGUST 31) — McKenzie Middle School Rebels football claimed a victory over neighboring West Carroll Junior High War Eagles at Randy Thomas Field in McKenzie.
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9/5/23
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HENDERSON (September 1) — After a tough week two loss to Dresden, the McKenzie Rebels found their stride against the Chester County Eagles picking up the 28-12 win. McKenzie moved to 2-1 for the season.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 9/5/23 |
McKENZIE (August 11) — Recently, the McKenzie Rotary Club hosted the senior football players from McKenzie High School. Coach Wade Comer spoke of the upcoming season and the challenges ahead. The senior members of the team introduced themselves and stated the positions they play on the team.
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8/29/23
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McKENZIE (August 25) — As they say, all good things must come to an end, and so it did for the McKenzie Rebels’ winning streak Friday night. After 16 consecutive wins and a state championship, the Rebels finally had to put one down in the loss column. The Dresden Lions handled McKenzie fairly easily in the week two matchup, coming away with the 42-14 victory.
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By Jason Martin
jmartin@mckenziebanner.com | 8/29/23 |
McKENZIE (August 18) — The 2022-23 Lady Rebels basketball team was honored for their state championship title during halftime festivities of the McKenzie/Huntingdon football game.
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8/22/23
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