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Rebel Soccer Tops Gibson County, Falls to South Gibson

McKENZIE (April 13, 15) — The McKenzie High School Rebel soccer team hosted a pair of games last week, defeating district foe Gibson County 2-0 on Tuesday and falling to Class AA South Gibson 3-0 on Thursday.

Huntingdon Sweeps McKenzie in Home-Away Series

McKENZIE/HUNTINGDON (April 12-13) — McKenzie and Huntingdon played a pair of high school district baseball contests in a home-away series last week. The Mustangs came out on top both days, topping the Rebels on the road 13-3 on Monday and edging out an 8-7 walk-off win at home Tuesday.

Lady Rebels Rout Big Sandy, 23-0

BIG SANDY (April 12) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels earned a road win against district softball foe Big Sandy Monday, shutting out the Lady Red Devils 23-0 in three innings.

Fillies Claim 4-3 Victory Over Lady Rebels

McKENZIE (April 15) — McKenzie High School Lady Rebels hosted Huntingdon Thursday for a district softball contest.

Timothy Earl Newsome

HUNTINGDON - Mr. Timothy Earl Newsome, 68, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, at his home. Funeral services are Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of …

Lady Tigers Top Lady Bulldogs, 8-2

GLEASON (April 9) — The Gleason Lady Bulldogs hosted Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Friday for a non-district softball contest and were defeated, 8-2.

Bethel University Football

Wildcats Fall at Lindsey Wilson

COLUMBIA, Ky (April 9) — The Bethel Wildcats closed the season with a 49-7 loss at number three ranked Lindsey Wilson Friday night in Columbia, Kentucky. After beginning the season with three straight wins, the Wildcats suffered several key injuries and finished 3-4 on the year. Lindsey Wilson moved to 7-0 and move on to the upcoming NAIA playoffs.

Fillies Defeat Lady Tigers, 7-2

BRUCETON (April 8) — The Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Lady Tigers hosted Huntingdon Thursday for a district softball game. The Fillies had big innings early and late to claim a 7-2 road win.

War Eagles Best Indians, 8-4

ATWOOD (April 7) — The West Carroll War Eagles hosted Jackson North Side Wednesday for a non-district baseball contest and earned an 8-4 victory.

Lady War Eagles Edge Lady Tigers

ATWOOD (April 6) — The West Carroll Lady War Eagles hosted Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Tuesday for a district softball contest and won, 4-2.

Lady Rebels Top Lady War Eagles, 8-3

McKENZIE (April 5) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels hosted West Carroll Monday for a district softball contest. The visiting Lady War Eagles struck first, but the Lady Rebels used the long ball to come back in the middle innings and claim an 8-3 victory.

Rebels Rout Red Devils, 12-2

McKENZIE (April 2) — The McKenzie High School Rebels hosted Bradford Friday for a non-district baseball contest. The Rebels poured on the runs early for a 12-2 victory.

Lady Rebels Shut Out Lady War Eagles

ATWOOD (April 1) — The West Carroll High School Lady War Eagles hosted McKenzie Thursday for a district softball contest. The Lady Rebels scored in every inning while shutting out West Carroll for a 17-0 win in five innings.

Fillies Top Lady Rebels, 13-3

HUNTINGDON (March 30) — The Huntingdon High School Fillies hosted McKenzie Tuesday for a district softball contest. The Fillies jumped out to an early lead en route to a 13-3 victory.

Rebels Take Two From Tigers

McKENZIE, BRUCETON (March 29-30) — The McKenzie High School Rebels swept a home-away district baseball series with Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Monday and Tuesday. The Rebels hosted Monday and pulled away late for a 9-4 victory. Tuesday, the Tigers hosted, but the McKenzie offense struck early and sealed a 13-1 win with a big sixth inning.

Huntingdon Basketball Athletes Honored at Banquet

HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon High School honored its 2020-21 basketball athletes during a banquet at Huntingdon Church of Christ.Cheerleaders honored at the banquet included Rylee Holladay, Ellia …

McKenzie Girls’ Summer Softball Holds Jamboree

McKENZIE (March 27) — McKenzie summer softball leagues held a kickoff jamboree at McKenzie Park on Saturday. The event started with a prayer and singing of the National Anthem and the introduction of the teams. Each of the teams lined the inner-most area of the outfield of the high school softball field. The array of colors of uniforms were beautiful as the young competitors readied for competition. For some, it was their first season and others had a few years of competition.

Drew Hayes Returns to Pro Baseball as Coach

McKenzie native Drew Hayes returns to professional baseball this week returning as the development coach for the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He is coaching in their minor league system.

Rebels Take Two from War Eagles

McKENZIE/ATWOOD (March 22-23) — McKenzie High School claimed a pair of wins from West Carroll in a home-away series Monday and Tuesday.

Rebels Top Waverly 6-2 in Home Opener

McKENZIE (March 23) — The McKenzie High School Rebel soccer team earned a 6-2 win over Waverly Tuesday in their home opener.

High School softball

Lady Rebels Lose Slugfest to South Gibson

McKENZIE (March 23) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels hosted South Gibson Tuesday for non-district softball and were defeated 16-11 in an offensive battle.

High School softball

Fillies Rout Lady Rockets, 19-1

CLARKSBURG (March 23) — The Huntingdon High School Fillies earned a district softball road win Tuesday at Clarksburg, 19-1.

High School Baseball

Rebels Edge Dresden Lions

McKENZIE (March 19) — The McKenzie High School Rebels hosted Dresden Friday for a non-district baseball contest. Dresden struck first, but the Rebels came back to win the pitcher’s duel, 2-1.

High School Softball

Lady Bulldogs Crush Lake County in Road Double-Header

TIPTONVILLE (March 26) — The Gleason Lady Bulldogs traveled to Lake County Friday for a district softball double-header and came home with two big shutout wins, 7-0 and 20-0.

High School Softball

Lady War Eagles Blank Big Sandy in Double-Header Sweep

ATWOOD (March 22) — West Carroll High School hosted Big Sandy Monday for a district softball double-header. The Lady War Eagles didn’t allow a run in two easy wins, 4-0 and 10-0.

Football Cats Fall to Pikeville on Homecoming

McKENZIE — The Bethel Wildcats dropped their second straight MSC game with a 35-19 Homecoming loss to the Pikeville Bears Friday night in McKenzie. The tale of the game was time of possession …

Bethel Anglers Win State Championship

McKENZIE — Bethel University Senior anglers Kyle Palmer and Brad Ableman pulled off a great win Saturday in the Tennessee State Championship.

McKenzie Youth Baseball Hosts Jamboree

McKENZIE (March 21) — McKenzie Youth Baseball League kicked off its summer season on Sunday with a jamboree.

High School Baseball

MHS Rebels Win Pair at TN River Classic

WAVERLY (March 16) — The McKenzie High School Rebel baseball team picked up a pair of wins Tuesday at the TN River Classic.

McKenzie Middle Football Celebrates Undefeated Season

McKENZIE — Members of the 2020 McKenzie Middle School football team celebrated their undefeated season (7-0) with a scaled-down event because of the pandemic.

War Eagles’ Historic Run Ends With First-Round Loss to MAHS

MURFREESBORO (March 17) — The West Carroll War Eagles ended a historic season Wednesday with a 56-52 loss to Memphis Academy of Health Sciences in the first round of the TSSAA Class A State Boys’ Basketball Tournament.

Bethel Softball Wins Twin Bill at Shawnee State

PORTSMOUTH, OH (March 21, 2021) –The Bethel Lady Wildcats won both games at Shawnee State Sunday and completed the four-game sweep of the series. The Lady Cats won 7-0 and 4-3. Game …

Bethel's Shooting Cats Enjoy Another Strong Effort

MARENGO, OH – The Bethel University Shooting team had another strong effort this weekend competing in the SCTP Collegiate Nationals in Marengo, Ohio. The team brought back six …

Wildcats fall at Georgetown

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (March 19, 2021) – The Bethel Wildcats lost for the first time on the season Friday falling 17-14 to the No. 19 Georgetown Tigers in Georgetown. The Wildcats fell to 3-1 overall …

No. 19 Soccer Cats Keep Win Streak Alive

MCKENZIE, Tenn. (March 21, 2021) -The No. 19 Bethel Wildcats remained undefeated on the season with a dominating 5 -0 win over the Pikeville Bears Sunday afternoon at Wildcat …

McKenzie High School Boys Soccer Schedule

March 18 @ Obion Co. March 23 Waverly March 25 Milan

Gleason High School Softball Schedule

March 15 @ Humboldt March 19 Bradford March 23 Dresden March 25 @ Clarksburg March 26 @ Lake Co.

Gleason High School Baseball Schedule

March 15 Greenfield March 16 @ Greenfield March 19 Humboldt March 22 South Fulton March 23 @ South Fulton March 26 @ Humboldt March 29 Dresden

West Carroll High School Softball Schedule

March 13 Preseason Play March 15 Peabody March 16 @TCA March 18 Gibson Co. March 22 Big Sandy (DH) March 25 @Huntingdon

Huntingdon High School Softball Schedule

March 16 Clarksburg March 18 @ Big Sandy March 23 @ Clarksburg March 25 West Carroll March 26 Henry Co. March 30 McKenzie

Huntingdon High School Baseball Schedule

March 15 @ Waverly March 15 @ Mt. Pleasant March 16 @ Henry Co. March 20 @ Camden March 22 @ Clarksburg March 23 Clarksburg March 25-27 @ Lexington March 29 Big Sandy (DH)

West Carroll High School Baseball Schedule

March 18 South Fulton March 22 @ McKenzie March 23 McKenzie March 25 Humboldt (DH) March 27 @ Liberty

McKenzie High School Softball Schedule

March 15 Henry Co. March 18 @ Clarksburg March 22 @ HR-Bruceton March 23 South Gibson March 25 Gibson Co. March 26-27 @ Tournament March 29 @ Camden March 30 @ Huntingdon

McKenzie High School Baseball Schedule

March 15 @ Henry Co. March 15 @ Camden March 16 @ Waverly March 19 @ Lexington March 22 West Carroll March 23 @ West Carroll March 25-27 @Union City March 29 HR-Bruceton March 30 @ HR-Bruceton

Lady Cats Beat Lady Tigers

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Kentucky (March 14, 2021) - The Bethel Lady Wildcats snapped a four-game winless streak with a 1-0 win at Campbellsville Sunday afternoon. Maria Fernanda Campos scored a second-period …

Soccer Cats Remain Unbeaten with Win at Campbellsville

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Kentucky (March 13) — The No. 23 Bethel Wildcats remained unbeaten with a 2-1 win at (RV) Campbellsville Sunday afternoon. The Wildcats improved their record to 5-0 and 4-0 in …

2021 NAIA Competitive Cheer All-America Teams Announced

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 14, 2021) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 2021 Competitive Cheer All-America Teams on Sunday. Eleven student-athletes from …

Football Cats Win Third in a Row beating University of the Cumberlands in Home Opener

MCKENZIE, Tenn. (March 12, 2021) – The Bethel Wildcats captured their third straight win of the season beating No. 17 the University of the Cumberlands 38-14 Friday night at Wildcat …

West Carroll Beats Jo Byrns to Earn Trip to State Championships

ATWOOD (March 8) — West Carroll’s War Eagles will make a return visit to the TSSAA Class 1A state tournaments after a remarkable defeat of Jo Byrns on Monday evening. The final score …

West Carroll Headed to State

War Eagles Defeat Jo Byrns 71-47 in Substate

ATWOOD (March 8) — West Carroll’s War Eagles will make a return visit to the TSSAA Class 1A state tournaments after a remarkable defeat of Jo Byrns on Monday evening. The final score reflected a overwhelming victory of 71-47. The last appearance of the War Eagles was in 1995 and 1996, when the teams lost in the semi-finals both years.

Volleyball Wins in Five Sets over Martin Methodist

MCKENZIE, Tenn. – The Bethel Lady Wildcats Volleyball Team bounced back from a tough loss at Campbellsville Saturday with a five-set win over MSC rival Martin Methodist Sunday afternoon. …

Soccer Cats Grab Overtime Win Versus Patriots

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. – The No. 23 Bethel Wildcats pushed their record to 3-0 and 2-0 in league action with a MSC 2-1 overtime road win at University of the Cumberland’s Sunday. It was …

Shooting Cats Grab Several Titles in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 7) – It was a great weekend for Bethel’s Shooting team this past weekend in the Jacksonville SE Invitational Collegiate Shoot. Results: Minmay …

Lady Cats Take Three of Four in Pikeville Series

PIKEVILLE, Kentucky – After splitting their doubleheader Friday, the Bethel Lady Wildcats won their series versus Pikeville with a doubleheader sweep over the Bears Saturday. The Cats won game …

Undefeated Bethel Wildcats Play at Home

The Bethel University Wildcats face The University of the Cumberlands Friday, March 12, 7 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium …

Tournament Schedules and Information

McKenzie Lady Rebels and McKenzie Rebels Friday, February 26 - Lady Rebels Play Collinwood at McKenzie Saturday, February 27 - Rebels Play Summertown at Summertown Only Advance …

Basketball Tournaments Begin Monday, February 22

McKenzie, Huntingdon, West Carroll, Clarksburg, Hollow Rock-Bruceton and Big Sandy compete in District 11A, Class 1A basketball tournaments beginning Monday, February 22. The winter …

McKenzie Lady Rebels Earn 65-63 Win Over Arlington Lady Tigers

McKENZIE (February 9) — McKenzie Lady Rebels (23-1) earned a hard fought 65-63 victory over the visiting team from Arlington on Tuesday, February 9.

McKenzie Basketball Seniors Honored at Rotary Club Meeting

McKENZIE (February 9) — Senior basketball players for the McKenzie High School Rebels were guests of honor at the McKenzie Rotary Club meeting on February 9.

McKenzie Kicker Receives Prestigious Camp Invite

McKenzie Rebel kicker Zach Aird recently attended the Oberkrom Kicking Camp at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. At the conclusion of the camp, Aird received an invitation to attend the NKR Top 20 Invitational in May in New Orleans. The “by invitation only” camp will allow the sophomore kicker to compete against kickers from all over the nation.

Bethel Homecoming is Friday, Saturday

THIS IS POSTPONED BECAUSE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER McKENZIE — Homecoming will look a bit different this year to protect the health and safety of the Bethel community. Although all can’t come together in person this year, the feeling of the Bethel spirit and pride remains—Bethel Strong!

Gleason's Elijah Young Honored for 1000-Point Career

GLEASON (February 5) Gleason senior Elijah Young surpassed the 1000-point mark in his high school career. He was presented a commemorative game ball by Coach Riggs on Friday, February 5 for achieving …

War Eagle Luke Moore Honored For Reaching 1,000 Points

ATWOOD (January 29) — West Carroll senior basketball standout Luke Moore was honored between Friday’s games against McKenzie for reaching 1,000 points.

McKenzie Sweeps West Carroll

ATWOOD (January 29) — West Carroll High School hosted McKenzie Friday for a pair of district contests. The Lady Rebels pulled away early for a 61-24 win, and the Rebels completed the road sweep, 63-49, despite a big third-quarter rally by the War Eagles.

Gleason Loses Two to Greenfield

GREENFIELD (January 29) — In-county basketball rivals met in Greenfield on January 29 in which the home team took two victories over Gleason. The Lady ‘Jackets avenged an earlier season loss with a 47-40 victory on Friday. In January, Gleason Lady Bulldogs won 52-42.

Brent Dearmon Takes Over MTSU Offense

MURFREESBORO (January 28) — On Wednesday, it was confirmed former Bethel University Head Football Coach and university hall-of-fame quarterback, Brent Dearmon, was hired by Middle Tennessee State University. He will assume the role of offensive coordinator replacing Tony Franklin who retired at the end of the 2020 season.

Governor Lee Relaxes State Restrictions on Sports

NASHVILLE (January 28) — In an announcement, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he has lifted the restrictions on sporting events contained in Executive Order No. 74.

Bethel Football Season Begins February 12

McKENZIE — High school football ended in November, NFL football ends this weekend. But, the 2020-21 Bethel University Wildcat Football season begins February 12 at Campbellsville, Kentucky at 3 p.m. It is followed by homecoming on February 19, 7 p.m. with a game against UPike.