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Rebel Skyler Fornera and Mustang goalkeeper Gage Foster collide making a play on the ball.

High School Soccer

Rebels Edge Mustangs, 2-1

Rebel Maddox Shiell launches a three-run double in the first inning.

High School Baseball

Rebels Sweep Home-Away Set with Tigers

High School Softball

Fillies Fall to Patriots, 5-1

Rebel first baseman Tate Surber fields a grounder and wins the footrace to first base for the out.

Rebels Dominate Irish to Begin District Play

McKENZIE (March 31) — The McKenzie High School Rebels began district baseball play Monday, hosting Houston County and slugging their way to an 11-4 victory.

Rebels Earn District Win Over Rockets on Senior Day

McKENZIE (March 31) — McKenzie High School hosted Clarksburg Monday for a district soccer match and …
Huge NAIA Honors for Coach Chris Nelson, Hart Sisters

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 2024-25 …
Ensley Named TSWA College Baseball Player of the Week

NASHVILLE (March 26) — Tennessee redshirt senior outfielder Hunter Ensley put on a show this past week …
Mustangs Top Rebels, 5-2

HUNTINGDON (March 28) — Huntingdon High School hosted McKenzie Friday as part of the Diamond Club …
Rebels Tame Bulldogs, 11-1

McKENZIE (March 21) — McKenzie High School hosted Gleason Friday for an afternoon baseball game. The …

Lady Cats Punch Ticket to Fab Four

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The #16 Bethel Lady Cats staged a stunning comeback against #2 Southern …
Rebels Fall to Patriots Despite Hit Advantage

McKENZIE (March 18) — McKenzie High School hosted Henry County Tuesday for afternoon baseball. …
Huntingdon Wins at McKenzie

McKENZIE (March 17) — McKenzie High School hosted Huntingdon Monday afternoon for district tennis …
McKenzie Splits Doubleheader with Clarksburg

McKENZIE (March 17) — McKenzie High School hosted Clarksburg Monday for a softball doubleheader. …
Lady Wildcats Advance to Round of 16 with Home Wins

McKENZIE (March 14-15) — The Bethel University Lady Wildcats are headed to Sioux City, Iowa, for …

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- Rebels Fall to Milan 1-0 on Late Goal
  
  McKENZIE (March 11) — McKenzie High School began the soccer season Tuesday, hosting Milan for a non-district contest.
- McKenzie Falls to Union City
  
  McKENZIE (March 11) — McKenzie High School hosted Union City Tuesday for district tennis matches at the Bethel University courts.

McKenzie Rebels

McKenzie Middle School Soccer Celebrates Eighth Grade Night

McKENZIE (April 14) — McKenzie Middle School boys soccer celebrated Eighth Grade Night during Monday's match against Henry County at Walter Butler Stadium on the campus of Bethel University.

McKenzie Rebels Crush Five Homers to Top Red Devils

BRADFORD (April 11) — The McKenzie High School Rebels got the long ball working in a big road win Friday, 10-5, over the Bradford Red Devils. Five home runs, including two by Craegen Travis, highlighted two big innings that sealed the win for McKenzie.

Rebels Draw at Jackson Christian, 2-2

JACKSON (March 21) — The McKenzie High School Rebel soccer team traveled Friday to face Jackson Christian School and played to a 2-2 draw.

Lady Rebels Earn District Win at McEwen, 10-3

McEWEN (March 21) — The McKenzie Lady Rebels traveled Friday for a district softball contest at McEwen and slugged their way to a 10-3 victory.

Lady Rebels Win Slugfest at Peabody, 21-12

TRENTON (March 10) — The McKenzie Lady Rebels traveled to Peabody High School Monday to face the Lady Tide in a high-scoring softball contest.

Rebels Fall to Trojans, 11-5

DYER (March 13) — The McKenzie High School Rebels traveled to Gibson County High School Thursday to face Dyersburg in nondistrict baseball action. A big third inning was the difference for the Trojans as they took the win, 11-5.

High School Softball

Lady Rebels Lose District Game Despite Two Homers

ERIN (March 14) — McKenzie High School opened district softball play Friday with a road contest at Houston County. The host Lady Irish took an early lead, but the Lady Rebels pulled closer with fourth-inning home runs by Braylin Auvenshine and Ady Freeman before falling, 8-5.

Area Sports This Week

Spring sports are underway with the following contests scheduled for The Banner’s reporting week of Tuesday, March 11 through Monday, March 17.

Fillies Win at McKenzie

Bailey Cary earned the complete-game win for the Fillies, allowing two earned runs on two hits with six walks and five strikeouts in five innings.

McKENZIE (March 6) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels hosted Huntingdon Thursday for a chilly softball game. The visiting Fillies scored in each of the five innings played for a 12-2 win.

Fillies, Mustangs Fall in Region Semifinals

Mustang EJ Lewis goes to the rim for two points.

The Huntingdon High School basketball season came to an end in the semifinals of the Region 6-2A tournament in Centerville last week at Hickman County High School.

Mustangs Win District Title

The District 12-AA Boys Basketball champion Huntingdon Mustangs.

It was a great week for Huntingdon High School basketball as the Mustangs won the district tournament and their opening round region game, and the Fillies opened region play with a win.

Fillies Finish as Runner-Up, Mustangs Advance to Title Game

DOVER — The District 12AA tournament continues at press time as snow has pushed the four-school tournament back by two days.

District Tournaments Continue After Delays

Area high school basketball teams saw district tournaments disrupted by winter weather last week. Some districts have since completed their tournaments, but others are still in process. Region tournament schedules had not been released as of The Banner’s press deadline.

Huntingdon’s Hunter Ensley is Featured on UT Network YouTube

UT Vols Chronicles Huntingdon’s Hunter Ensley in a documentary on Youtube. Ensley was born in Alaska and moved to Huntingdon, Tenn.. where he was a two-sport top athlete in baseball and football.

Lady Cats Fall in National Semi-Finals

SIOUX City, Iowa — Bethel’s historic season came to an end Monday night in the NAIA Women’s National Semi-finals in Sioux City, Iowa as the Lady Wildcats fell 84-52 to the defending champion Dordt Defenders.

McKenzie Schools to Consider Volleyball as New Sport

McKENZIE - Volleyball as a team sport at McKenzie High School and McKenzie Middle School is a possibility for the 2025-26 school year. McKenzie School Board will consider adding the …

Lady Wildcats’ Magical Run Culminates in Mid-South Championship Glory

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (March 4) — In a season filled with resilience, grit, and undeniable heart, the Bethel Lady Wildcats capped off their magical run with a stunning 54-47 victory over the #3 ranked Campbellsville Tigers to claim the Mid-South Championship on Tuesday evening.

- Rebels Top Lions, 6-2
  
  McKENZIE (March 6) —- The McKenzie High School Rebels hosted Camden Thursday to start the baseball season. A four-run first was the difference …
- Rebels Crush Bradford Red Devils, 20-5
  
  McKENZIE (March 7) — McKenzie High School baseball hosted Bradford Friday and cruised to a 20-5 win in five innings behind good pitching and …
- Rebels End Season with Semifinal Loss to McEwen in Overtime, 57-56
  
  WAYNESBORO (March 5) — The McKenzie High School Rebels ended their season Wednesday with a thrilling overtime loss to McEwen, 57-56, in the …

Lady Rebels End Season with Semifinal Loss

WAYNESBORO (March 3) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels ended their season Monday with a 62-28 loss in the semifinal round of the Region 6A Girls Basketball Tournament to the tournament host Wayne County Lady Wildcats.

Martez Teague signs with Lindsey Wilson College to play football. He is pictured with his mom, Dominic Teague.

McKenzie’s Teague Commits to Lindsey Wilson College

McKenzie — Martez Teague is the third McKenzie Rebel to commit to continue his football career.

Rebels Dominate Second Half for Quarterfinal Win at Frank Hughes

CLIFTON (March 1) — Frank Hughes High School hosted the McKenzie Rebels Saturday for a Region 6A Boys Basketball quarterfinal.

Lady Bulldog Skylar Arnold elevates in the paint for two points. Arnold led all scorers with 16 points in the consolation game.

Gleason Falls to Greenfield in Consolation Game

McKENZIE (February 25) — The District 14A Girls Basketball Tournament concluded Tuesday at Bethel University with consolation and championship games.

The District 14A Boys Basketball tournament runner-up Gleason Bulldogs.

Bulldogs are District Runner-Up

McKENZIE (February 26) — The Gleason High School Bulldogs are runner-up in the District 14A Boys Basketball Tournament hosted by Bethel University after a 61-37 loss to Union City in Wednesday’s championship game.

District award winners from Carroll County: Clarksburg’s Maleigha Abdallah (left) and West Carroll’s Hailey Mitchell. Not present are Clarksburg’s Sam Segraves and Libby Autry. Abdallah, Segraves and Autry were named All-Academic. Segraves was All-District and Mitchell was All-Tournament.

Lady War Eagles Fall in Thrilling Consolation Game

ATWOOD (February 27) — West Carroll High School hosted the conclusion of the District 13A Girls Basketball Tournament Wednesday. The host Lady War Eagles went down to the wire in the consolation game before Halls took the win, 45-42. In another thriller, Middleton claimed the championship over Humboldt, 46-43.

Lady Rebel Molly French fires one of her five three-pointers. French led all scorers (tie) with 21 points.

Lady Rebels Top Trojanettes in Region Quarterfinal, 70-55

McKENZIE (February 28) — McKenzie High School hosted Collinwood Friday to open the Region 6A Girls Basketball Tournament. The host Lady Rebels were in control from the early minutes and cruised to a 70-55 win to advance to the semifinals.

Lady Cats Move to Semi-finals in Conference Championship

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There is an old adage in sports which states, “It’s hard to beat a good opponent three times in one season.” The fifth seeded Bethel Lady Wildcats proved that to be true as they beat fourth seeded Georgetown 84-58 in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Saturday afternoon in Bowling Green.

District award winners from Carroll County (L to R): Central's Caden Dean and Parker Finley and McKenzie's Carter Kee and Tate Surber. All four are All-District; Surber and Finley are All-Tournament.

Rebels Coast to Third over Tigers, Warriors Claim Title

McKENZIE (February 25) — McKenzie High School hosted the championship round of the District 12A Boys Basketball Tournament Tuesday. The host Rebels cruised to an 89-50 win over the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Tigers in the consolation game, and the McEwen Warriors claimed the championship, 50-47, after a thrilling, back-and-forth title game against the Houston County Fighting Irish.

The District 12A Runner-Up McKenzie Lady Rebels.

Lady Rebels are Runner-Up After Thrilling Title Game

McKENZIE (February 24) — McKenzie High School hosted the championship round of the District 12A Girls Basketball Tournament Monday. A thrilling title game saw the host Lady Rebels fall behind early, then outscore McEwen in each of the final three quarters. Tight defense from McKenzie, coupled with a fearless offensive performance in the paint from freshman phenom Jaycee Stafford that yielded 39 points, kept the game in reach. Despite playing much of the second half without their Miss Basketball finalist Laila Downs-Darden, the Warriorettes held on for a 64-60 win. In the consolation game, the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Lady Tigers led early, but the Houston County Lady Irish bounced back and claimed a 58-47 victory and a third-place district finish.

Wolfe Hired as HCHS Head Football Coach

Henry County High School has announced the hiring of Coach Josh Wolfe as the head football coach. A familiar face to the Patriot family, Coach Wolfe previously served as an assistant coach with the program.

Gleason Bulldogs Edge Greenfield in District

McKENZIE (February 24) - Gleason Bulldogs defeated in-county Class 1A rival Greenfield on Monday, February 24 during the District 13 tournament at Bethel University. Both advance to play again …

Lady Bulldog Brinley Lehmkuhl pulls up in the paint for two points.

Lady Bulldogs Edge Lake County in First Round

GLEASON (February 17) — The Gleason High School Lady Bulldogs hosted Lake County Monday for the first round of the District 14A Girls Basketball Tournament. The tight contest went down to the wire as the Lady Bulldogs claimed a 39-27 win to advance to the semifinals.

Lady Bulldog Ahmyre Allen hits an off-balance shot in the paint.

Lady Bulldogs Fall to Dresden in Semifinal

McKENZIE (February 22) — The Gleason High School Lady Bulldogs faced the top-seed Dresden Lady Lions Saturday in a District 14A Girls Basketball Tournament semifinal at Bethel University’s Crisp Arena.

Lady Rebel Jaycee Stafford floats a shot over a Houston County defender. Stafford led all scorers with 31 points.

Lady Rebels Handle Houston County, Advance to Championship

McKENZIE (February 17) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels hosted Houston County Monday for a District 12A Girls Basketball Tournament semifinal contest. The Lady Rebels dominated the second quarter and coasted to a 48-31 win and a spot in the championship game.

Rebels Fall to Houston County in Semifinal

ERIN (February 22) — The McKenzie Rebels traveled to Houston County High School Saturday for a District 12A Boys Basketball Tournament semifinal. The game was tied after three quarters, but the Fighting Irish pulled away in the fourth for a 65-51 win and a spot in the championship game. The Rebels will play in the consolation game.

Lady War Eagles Top Clarksburg in First Round

CLARKSBURG (February 17) — The Clarksburg High School Lady Rockets hosted West Carroll Monday in the first round of the District 13A Girls Basketball Tournament. Clarksburg had the lead early, but the Lady War Eagles took control and pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 64-44 victory and a spot in the semifinals.

Tate Surber is All-Time Leading Scorer for Rebels

McKENZIE — Tate Surber, a senior at McKenzie High School, is the all-time leading scorer for men’s basketball at McKenzie High School.

West Carroll High School Homecoming Queen Chloe Williams.

Williams is West Carroll Homecoming Queen

ATWOOD (February 13) — Senior Chloe Williams was crowned West Carroll High School Homecoming Queen Thursday during pregame festivities.

District Tournaments This Week, Weather Prompts Changes

The high school basketball regular season has ended, and district tournaments begin this week for area teams. The potential for winter weather on Tuesday, February 18 has already prompted some changes to game times, and further changes could be necessary later in the week depending on accumulation and road conditions.

Rebel Cole Brown drains one of his four three-pointers.

McKenzie High School Sweeps West Carroll

ATWOOD (February 14) — West Carroll High School hosted McKenzie Friday for a pair of basketball contests, wrapping up the regular season for both schools. The visitors pulled away early in both games. The Lady Rebels won 51-36 in the opener, and the Rebels took the nightcap, 57-19.

Senior basketball players, managers and cheerleaders with their families.

McKenzie Sweeps Milan on Senior Night

McKENZIE (February 11) — McKenzie High School celebrated Senior Night Tuesday and earned a decisive sweep over visiting Milan. Fourteen senior players, managers and cheerleaders were honored prior to the games, joined on the court by family members.

Young cheer enthusiasts who attended the recent Taylor’s Cheer Camp performed at halftime Monday.

McKenzie High Splits Nailbiters with Camden

McKENZIE (February 10) — McKenzie High School hosted Camden Monday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels shook off a slow start and pulled off a thrilling comeback to win 44-43. A similar rally by the Rebels came up just short in a 59-58 loss.

West Carroll senior basketball players and cheerleaders were honored before the games. Pictured are (L to R): War Eagle Ryder Krawczyk, escorted by grandparents Mike and Terri Krawczyk, cheerleader Hannah Fowler, escorted by parents Jeremy and Brittany Fowler, cheerleader Bailey Rogers, escorted by parents Daniel and Kelly Rogers, and War Eagle Kayden Melton, escorted by parents Dameon and Mary Melton.

West Carroll Swept by Clarksburg on Senior Night

ATWOOD (February 10) — West Carroll High School celebrated Senior Night Monday prior to a pair of basketball contests against Clarksburg. Two senior cheerleaders and two War Eagle players were honored on the court, joined by family members.

War Eagle Chandler Rimmer leans back to shoot over a Bradford defender.

West Carroll Swept by Bradford on Homecoming

ATWOOD (February 13) — West Carroll High School celebrated Homecoming Thursday and hosted Bradford for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady War Eagles kept the game in reach but fell to the Lady Red Devils, 52-41. The Red Devils pulled away early for a 53-28 win.

Pate is McKenzie High School Homecoming Queen

McKENZIE (February 7) — Senior Sophie Pate was crowned McKenzie High School Basketball Homecoming Queen Friday during pregame festivities.

State Settles with NCAA for Student-Athletes

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that a bipartisan coalition of states led by Tennessee has reached a settlement in principle in its lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA).

Rebel KD Cunningham signs to play football at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Pictured are (L to R): KD’s father, Coach Kentrell Diggs; KD; his mother, Raven Cunningham-Tharpe; and sister, Kamdyn Tharpe. Photographs on either side of the family are of KD’s late grandmother and his grandfather, unable to attend, and his late great-grandmother.

Rebel KD Cunningham Signs with Kentucky Wesleyan Football

McKENZIE (February 7) — McKenzie High School football standout Kadarius (KD) Cunningham will continue his gridiron career at Kentucky Wesleyan College. The senior was feted at a signing ceremony Friday in the MHS Theater, joined by family members, coaches, teammates, classmates, teachers and a plethora of supporters.

Huntingdon celebrated Senior Night between games. Pictured (L to R): Kansas Barnhill (escorted by mother Alleina Rose and grandmother Princetine Barnhill), Emily Tippitt (parents Beth and Tyler Tippitt), Delaney Byars (parents Kim and Chad Byars), Quinn Kelley (parents Holly and Cliff Kelley), Sara Beth Smith (parents Dayna Smith and Van and Laura Smith), Josey Stokes (parents Tracy and Richard Stokes), Claire Cary (parents Susan and Mike Cary), E.J. Lewis (parents Heather Lewis and Jason Lewis) and Grace Smothers (parents Deanna and Nathan Smothers).

Fillies, Rebels Win on Huntingdon Senior Night

HUNTINGDON (February 4) — Huntingdon High School celebrated Senior Night Tuesday, hosting McKenzie and honoring three senior cheerleaders and six senior players between basketball contests.

Cats Stun Freed-Hardmen

McKENZIE — Bethel lost an ardent supporter with the passing of Bethel Hall-of-Famer Shorty Akers earlier in the week. Shorty was honored before both games versus Freed-Hardeman Saturday. One has to know the Wildcats, who attended the Akers funeral on Friday played with even more passion in memory of their friend.

The Huntingdon Middle School Fillies pose with the Gold Ball after winning the state championship.

Huntingdon Middle School Fillies Win State Championship

MURFREESBORO (February 1) — The Huntingdon Middle School Fillies completed a trifecta for Huntingdon Middle School Saturday at Middle Tennessee Christian School as they defeated Rickman 72-39 to win their first-ever state championship.

Lady Rebel Jaycee Stafford pulls up for a midrange jumper. Stafford led all scorers with 28 points.

McKenzie Splits Wins on Homecoming

McKENZIE (February 7) — McKenzie High School celebrated Homecoming Friday, hosting Houston County for a pair of consequential district basketball contests.

Laila Scott was joined by family, friends and fellow cheerleaders as she signed with UT Martin Cheer. Pictured are (L to R) Seated: Laila’s sister, Sara; dad, Michael; Laila; mom, Latisha; and MHS Cheer Coach, Brittany Colotta. Standing: MHS cheerleaders — Addi Davis, Carleigh Lunn, Katelyn Prather, Brooke Murphy, Madelynn Pewitt, Aleecia Williams, Baylee Barden, Tobey Brooks, Olivia Pate, Lydia Pate and Reese Gallimore.

McKenzie’s Scott Signs with UT Martin Cheer

McKENZIE (January 27) — McKenzie High School senior cheerleader Laila Scott signed to join the University of Tennessee at Martin’s cheer squad during a ceremony Monday in the theater, joined by family, friends, teachers and fellow cheerleaders.

Rebel Cole Brown drains a three-pointer. Brown scored 16 points.

Huntingdon Sweeps McKenzie

McKENZIE (January 27) — The storied rivalry continued Monday as McKenzie High School hosted Huntingdon for a pair of basketball contests, their first meeting of the season. The Fillies pulled away in the second quarter en route to a 67-35 win. The Rebels took an early lead, but the Mustangs had the edge down the stretch to claim an 86-79 victory.

Lady Bulldog Skylar Arnold draws contact and finishes the shot for a three-point play. Arnold led Gleason with 14 points.

Lady Lions Survive Gleason Rally, Bulldogs Dominate Second Half

GLEASON (January 28) — Gleason High School hosted Dresden Tuesday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady Lions led by 28 after three quarters but had to hold off an explosive Lady Bulldog rally to claim a 63-48 win. The Lions led by three at the half, but the Bulldogs were dominant down the stretch to earn a 61-44 victory.

(L to R): Bethel University President Dr. Perry Moulds, new Wildcat football Head Coach Chris Springer and Interim Athletic Director Dave McCulley.

Chris Springer Named Head Football Coach

McKENZIE (January 21) — Bethel University hosted a press conference Tuesday afternoon to announce the appointment of Chris Springer as the next Wildcat head football coach.

Huntingdon Basketball Homecoming Royalty

HUNTINGDON (January 24) — (L to R): Freshman Representatives Grier Bartholomew, daughter of Shane and Julie Bartholomew, escorted by Colt Wood, son of Chad and Cassie Wood.

Pictured are members of the royalty (L to R): Emma Smith, Jacey Pinson, Sophie Pate, Brooklin Hudgins and Kyla Beveridge.

McKenzie High School Homecoming is February 7

McKenzie High School Basketball Homecoming is Friday, February 7.

Senior football players, managers and cheerleaders (L to R) Front Row: Guillermo Hickman, Skyler Fornera, Aden Heath, Jaylin Megaw, Ally Gibson, Lydia Pate, Laila Scott, Baylee Barden and Reese Gallimore. Back Row: Jacob Smith, Barry Swalley, Martez Teague, Colt Norden, Tate Surber, Gage Crosland, Landon Brown, KD Cunningham and Craegen Travis. Not pictured is Trey Gilbert.

McKenzie High School Football Celebrates Phenomenal Season

McKENZIE (January 26) — Players, coaches, cheerleaders, family members, fans and members of the media gathered Sunday afternoon at McKenzie Church of Christ to celebrate another highly successful McKenzie High School football season and all of the people that made it possible.

Huntingdon’s Sara Beth Smith goes strong to the basket and draws contact. Smith led all scorers with 28 points in the Fillies’ win.

Huntingdon Adds Wins on Homecoming

HUNTINGDON (January 24) — Huntingdon High School celebrated basketball Homecoming Friday with a sweep of district opponent Stewart County. The Fillies amassed a sizable lead after three quarters, but had to hold off a late Lady Rebel rally for a 65-56 win. The Mustangs started strong and cruised to a 91-58 victory.

McKenzie Sweeps Houston County

ERIN (January 24) —- McKenzie traveled to Houston County High School Friday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady Rebels led throughout and held off a late Lady Irish rally for a 58-54 win. The Rebels trailed at the half but dominated down the stretch for a 76-54 victory.

Lady Bulldog Hylan Leach hits a three-pointer from the top of the key. Leach scored eleven points in Gleason’s win.

Gleason Sweeps Lake County

GLEASON (January 24) — Gleason High School hosted Lake County Friday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady Bulldogs were in control throughout for a 43-29 win, while the Bulldogs battled through momentum shifts to come out on top, 66-58.

Huntingdon’s Knox Bennett goes coast-to-coast for two points.

Mustangs Battle, Fillies Cruise in Waverly Sweep

HUNTINGDON (January 21) — Huntingdon High School hosted Waverly Tuesday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Fillies built a solid lead over three quarters, then dominated the fourth for a 74-42 victory. The Tigers kept it close through three frames, but the Mustangs pulled away at the end for a 69-55 win.

War Eagle Kayden Melton goes up strong to put back a rebound. Melton led West Carroll with 17 points.

Central Sweeps West Carroll

HOLLOW ROCK-BRUCETON (January 23) — Central High School hosted West Carroll Thursday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Tigers pulled ahead early en route to a 43-26 win, while the Tigers shook off an early deficit to claim a 62-42 victory.

Rebel Craegen Travis snags a rebound and goes back up strong to the basket.

McKenzie Swept by McEwen

McKENZIE (January 20) — McKenzie High School hosted McEwen Monday for a pair of district basketball contests. The fifth-ranked Warriorettes rode an early lead to a 75-51 win. The Rebels made a late rally, pulling within two points more than once before falling to the Warriors, 72-64.

Josey Stokes (left) surpassed 350 career assists. Quinn Kelley (center) passed 200 career three-pointers. The pair were presented plaques by Head Coach David Wilkins.

Stokes, Kelley Honored for Career Milestones

HUNTINGDON (January 17) — Following the Fillies’ victory over Camden Friday, two senior players were recognized for career milestones.

Delaney Byars was recognized for her milestone of 1,000 career points. She was presented with a commemorative ball by Head Coach David Wilkins.

Huntingdon’s Delaney Byars Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone

HUNTINGDON (January 13) — Huntingdon High School senior basketball standout Delaney Byars was recognized Monday night following the Fillies’ win for her recent milestone of 1,000 career points.

Bulldog Kade Sawyers goes strong to the hoop. Sawyers led all scorers with 22 points.

Gleason Splits with South Fulton

GLEASON (January 17) — Gleason High School hosted South Fulton Friday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady Bulldogs ran away with a 54-10 victory, while the Red Devils rallied late to force overtime and earn a 63-62 win.

Bulldogs Win Back-and-Forth with Greenfield, Lady Bulldogs Fall

GLEASON (January 14) — Gleason High School hosted Greenfield Tuesday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady Yellowjackets pulled away early for a 70-29 win, while the Bulldogs came out on top, 59-57, in a swingy game with multiple lead changes.

Huntingdon’s Delaney Byars pulls up for a jumper over a Camden defender.

Fillies Cage Lady Lions, Mustangs Fall

HUNTINGDON (January 17) — Huntingdon High School hosted Camden Friday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Fillies pulled away in the third for a 59-36 victory, while the Lions had big advantages in the second and third quarters en route to a 94-73 win.

Lady Rebel Gracie Aird navigates the crowded paint for two points.

McKenzie Sweeps Central

McKENZIE (January 14) — McKenzie High School basketball began district play Tuesday, hosting Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central.

Huntingdon’s Knox Bennett scores on a fast break.

Fillies Handle Henry County, Patriots Edge Mustangs

HUNTINGDON (January 13) — Huntingdon High School hosted Henry County Monday for a pair of basketball contests.

Lady Rebel Gracie Aird gets inside for a layup.

McKenzie Dominates Bradford in Sweep

McKENZIE (January 6) — McKenzie High School hosted Bradford Monday for a pair of basketball contests and coasted to a pair of victories. The Lady Rebels made their mark in a lopsided third quarter for a 66-34 win. The Rebels pulled away in the second quarter en route to a 76-51 victory.

Rocket Clay Glosson drives underneath the basket for a reverse. Glosson led Clarksburg with eight points.

Huntingdon Earns Road Sweep at Clarksburg

CLARKSBURG (January 7) — Clarksburg High School hosted Huntingdon Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. The Fillies jumped out to an early lead and coasted to a 76-29 win. The Rockets kept it close in the first half, but the Mustangs pulled away in the third quarter en route to an 82-39 victory.

War Eagle Kayden Melton goes strong to the basket. Melton led West Carroll with ten points.

West Carroll Swept by Middleton

ATWOOD (January 9) — West Carroll High School hosted Middleton Thursday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady War Eagles fell to the Lady Tigers 55-31, and the Tigers topped the War Eagles 66-24.

Several Players Included on the Coaches’ All-State Football List

NASHVILLE (January 2) — The Tennessee Football Coaches Association has begun releasing it’s all-state teams for the 2024 TSSAA football season.

McKenzie Sweeps West Carroll

McKENZIE (January 3) — McKenzie High School kicked off 2025 with a pair of home basketball wins against West Carroll. The Lady Rebels had a strong first half en route to a 59-25 win, and the Rebels set the tone early in a 64-33 victory.

The Huntingdon Mustangs were the runners-up in the Coca-Cola Classic.

Mustangs Runners-Up as Coca-Cola Classic Hosts

HUNTINGDON (December 27-30) — Huntingdon High School hosted its annual Point Guard Club Coca-Cola Classic with eight boys teams participating in three days of tournament action.

Lady War Eagle Gracelyn Vernon fires a three-pointer against the Fillies.

Fillies 2-1 as Coca-Cola Classic Hosts

HUNTINGDON (December 27-30) — Huntingdon High School hosted its annual Point Guard Club Coca-Cola Classic with six girls teams participating in three days of round-robin action.

McKenzie senior Tate Surber signs with UT Martin football, joined by family and coaches. Pictured are (L to R): Seated - dad Tommy Surber, mom Meredith Surber, Tate and brother Eli Surber; Standing - MHS football coaches Kentrell Diggs, Ben Carter, David Duncan, Head Coach Keith Hodge, Trey Cantrell and Merritt Spence.

Rebel Tate Surber Signs with UT Martin Football

McKENZIE (December 17) — McKenzie High School senior and three-sport standout Tate Surber will play football for the University of Tennessee at Martin. The reigning Class 1A Mr. Football made his decision official Tuesday with a signing ceremony in the MHS Theater.

Mustang football award winners (L to R): Front Row — Gray Eubanks, Brady Warbritton, Braylon Rich, Easton Byars and Aiden Hilliard; Back Row — Silas Sharp, Bryson Whiteside, Greyson Anderson, Owen King, Tyreke Hutch and Broox Bennett.

Huntingdon High Celebrates Stellar Football Season

HUNTINGDON (December 16) — Players, coaches, cheerleaders, families and other supporters gathered at Huntingdon Church of Christ Monday to celebrate another phenomenal football season by the Huntingdon High School Mustangs.

Bulldog Parker Morgan scores on a fast break. Morgan scored a dozen for Gleason.

Gleason Splits with Bradford

GLEASON (December 20) — Gleason High School hosted Bradford Friday for a pair of down-to-the-wire basketball contests. The Lady Bulldogs went back-and-forth until the final minutes, pulling ahead for a 45-37 win. The Red Devils led most of the game but had to hold off a vigorous Gleason rally in the fourth to claim a 44-41 victory.

Huntingdon’s Kaylee Eatmon pulls up for a midrange jumper in the Fillies’ win over Lakewood.

Fillies 2-0 as Christmas Tournament Hosts

HUNTINGDON (December 28) — Huntingdon Middle School hosted its annual Christmas tournament with three girls teams competing in a round-robin format Saturday.

Mustang Johns Nolen drains a three in the championship game.

Mustangs Runners-Up as Christmas Tournament Hosts

HUNTINGDON (December 27-28) — Huntingdon Middle School hosted its annual Christmas tournament with four boys teams competing in a bracket format on Friday and Saturday.

Coach Jasper Leaving Bethel

McKENZIE (December 20) — After six seasons as head coach of the Bethel University Football program, Coach Michael Jasper (44-20) has announced he is departing the university to become the head coach at Stetson University in Deland, Florida. The Hatters are a NCAA Division I program competing in the Pioneer League.

Greg Blackburn, newly-inducted member of the Independent Sports Association (ISA) National Hall of Fame.

Blackburn Inducted into Independent Sports Association National Hall of Fame

SYLVA, N.C. (December 14) — Greg Blackburn of McKenzie was recently inducted into the Independent Sports Association (ISA) National Hall of Fame as a coach/sponsor.

Huntingdon High, Middle Schools Hosting Basketball Tournaments This Weekend

Huntingdon High School and Huntingdon Middle School are each hosting basketball tournaments this weekend, beginning Friday, December 27.

Mustang Caleb Ezell scores on a fast break. Ezell led all scorers with 20 points.

Huntingdon Sweeps Clarksburg

HUNTINGDON (December 17) — Huntingdon High School hosted Clarksburg Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. The home teams swept the visitors in dominant fashion. The Fillies earned a 93-23 win while the Mustangs won 85-46.

Rebel Carter Kee leans to shoot around an outstretched defender.

Rebels Fall to Chargers

MARTIN (December 16) — The McKenzie High School Rebels traveled Monday to face Westview in a boys-only night of basketball. The Chargers jumped out to a big lead early and extended it in the third quarter en route to a 73-47 win.

Tate Surber was honored as the Class 1A Mr. Football.

Tate Surber Named Class 1A Mr. Football

NASHVILLE (December 10) — McKenzie’s Tate Surber was honored as Mr. Football for TSSAA Class 1A schools in Tennessee. He was honored by the Tennessee Titans Foundation at Nissan Stadium on Tuesday, December 10 during a luncheon in which the honorees, parents, coaches, and members of the media attended.

Lady Rebel Jaycee Stafford pulls up short for a jumper. Stafford led all scorers with 28 points.

Rebels Rout Panthers, Lady Rebels’ Late Rally Just Short

McKENZIE (December 12) — McKenzie High School hosted Riverside Thursday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels fell behind in the third, but stormed back to tie the game with two minutes left before falling 70-66. The Rebels had a narrow lead at the half, but exploded in the second half for an 86-56 victory.

Rebel Avery Brown floats to the basket on a fast break.

Rebels Win Big at Greenfield, Lady Rebels Fall

GREENFIELD (December 10) — McKenzie High School traveled to Greenfield Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels kept the game in reach into the fourth quarter, but the Lady Yellowjackets surged late to secure a 47-33 win. The Rebels pulled away down the stretch for an 82-48 victory.

Bulldog Drake Lehmkuhl goes strong to the basket. Lehmkuhl led all scorers with 19 points.

Gleason Sweeps West Carroll

GLEASON (December 13) — Gleason High School hosted West Carroll Friday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Bulldogs pulled away in the late minutes of a low-scoring game for a 37-26 win. The Bulldogs rode a big early lead to a 71-19 victory.

Lady Rocket Sam Segraves sidesteps a defender and eyes the basket. Segraves scored 17 points for Clarksburg.

Bulldogs, Lady Rockets Pick Up Wins

GLEASON (December 12) — Gleason High School hosted Clarksburg Thursday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rockets earned a narrow road win, 46-44, over the Lady Bulldogs. The Bulldogs pulled away early for an 81-39 home victory.

McKenzie’s Tate Surber is TSSAA Class 1A Mr. Football (Video Interview Included)

NASHVILLE (December 10) — McKenzie's Tate Surber was named TSSAA 1A Mr. Football for 2024 in a ceremony in Nashville on Tuesday, December 10. Surber navigated a field of candidates to be named semi-finalist, finalist and finally Mr. Football.

Bethel Honors Graduating Student-Athletes

McKENZIE — Bethel University Interim Director of Athletics Dave McCulley and the athletic staff honored graduating student-athletes Friday. The students were among the fall graduating class which received diplomas on Saturday in graduation ceremonies at the school.

Huntingdon senior Gray Eubanks signs with Southern Miss Baseball. Pictured are (L to R) Seated: his mother, Kelly; Gray; and his brothers, Mac and Hayes. Standing: his dad and coach, Alan.

Mustang Gray Eubanks Signs With Southern Miss Baseball

HUNTINGDON (December 4) — A large contingent of family, teammates, coaches, classmates and supporters gathered in the Huntingdon High School library to see two-sport standout Gray Eubanks sign with Southern Miss Baseball.

Bethel’s Madison Hart Closing in on 1,000 Points

McKENZIE — Prior to the season, eighteen players had scored 1,000 points in their basketball careers as a Lady Wildcat.

West Carroll Junior High basketball eighth graders (L to R): Trinity Adkisson, Lilly Rainey Powers, Rileigh Marlow, Tatum Perry, Abby O’Bryan, Chloe Rimmer, Marissa Mueller, Kinsley Poff, Iseiah Strensrud and Lukas Pratt.

West Carroll Celebrates Eighth Grade Night, Drops Two to Dresden

ATWOOD (December 5) — West Carroll Junior High recognized its basketball eighth graders Thursday night and hosted Dresden for a pair of games. The visiting Lady Lions built on an early lead for a 41-27 win. The Lions likewise pulled away in the early minutes for a 59-13 victory.

Lady Rebels Win at Camden, Rebels Fall

CAMDEN (December 3) — McKenzie High School traveled to Camden Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels trailed by four at the half, but took the lead in the third en route to a 47-42 victory. The Rebels had a two-point edge at the break, but the Lions rallied for a 60-52 win.

Rebels Top Panthers, Lady Rebels Fall

DECATURVILLE (December 6) — McKenzie traveled to Riverside High School Friday night for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Panthers pulled away in the second quarter to top the Lady Rebels, 61-46. The Rebels rode an early lead to a 66-56 win.

Fillies Win Big Over Peabody, Mustangs Fall

HUNTINGDON (December 5) — Huntingdon High School hosted Peabody Thursday for a pair of basketball contests. The Fillies rode a dominant first half to a 66-36 victory. The Mustangs led by six at the half, but the Golden Tide stormed back to claim an 81-60 win.

War Eagle Skyler Wilhite pulls up in the paint for two points. Wilhite led West Carroll with 14 points.

Gleason Sweeps West Carroll

ATWOOD (December 3) — West Carroll High School hosted Gleason Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests, and the visitors earned a road sweep. The Lady Bulldogs rode a big first quarter to a 55-32 win, and the Bulldogs pulled away in the second quarter for a 60-39 victory.

Lady Rebel Alleigh Britt pulls up in the paint for two points.

Lady Rebels, Bulldogs Pick Up Wins

GLEASON (December 2) — Gleason Junior High hosted McKenzie Middle School Monday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels trailed by four at the half, but seized momentum down the stretch for a 38-35 win. The Bulldogs gradually built a lead throughout for a 32-21 victory.

Class 1A Mr. Football Finalist Tate Surber.

McKenzie’s Tate Surber is Class 1A Mr. Football Finalist

NASHVILLE (November 26) — Finalists for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards were announced Tuesday. Included are McKenzie’s Tate Surber (Class 1A), Milan’s Jaydon Peete (2A) and Westview’s Graham Simpson (3A).

Rebel quarterback Tate Surber throws to Cole Brown (3) as Craegen Travis (84) holds off a blitzing defender.

Rebels End Season with Heartbreaker in Memphis

MEMPHIS (November 29) — The McKenzie Rebels traveled to the Bluff City on Black Friday for a TSSAA Football Semifinal with a trip to the state championship on the line. They met the MASE Phoenix at Crump Stadium and stormed out to a 19-0 lead in the second quarter.

McKenzie Swept at JCS

JACKSON (November 26) — McKenzie High School traveled to Jackson Christian School Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels kept the game in reach until the Lady Eagles pulled away in the fourth for a 58-43 win. The Eagles built their lead in the second quarter en route to a 66-39 win over a six-man Rebel squad.

Mustang Caleb Ezell fires a three-pointer. Ezell led all scorers with 19 points, including a trio of threes.

Huntingdon Swept by South Gibson

HUNTINGDON (November 26) — Huntingdon High School hosted South Gibson Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. Both games were competitive in the fourth quarter, but the visiting teams held on for wins in both. The Lady Hornets topped the Fillies 48-34, while the Hornets defeated the Mustangs 60-53.

Tennessee Titans, TSSAA announce 2024 Mr. Football finalists

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Rebel quarterback Tate Surber fires a pass over an outstretched defender. The Mr. Football semifinalist was 22 of 25 passing for 280 yards and five touchdowns.

Rebels Roll Raiders, Travel to Memphis for Semifinal

McKENZIE (November 22) — The road to Chattanooga goes through Memphis for the McKenzie Rebels, who crushed the Richland Raiders 55-7 in Friday night’s TSSAA Football Quarterfinal.

Aiden Hilliard makes a strong run putting Huntingdon in scoring position.

Fourth Quarter Comeback Knocks Mustangs Out of Playoffs

MILAN (November 22) — What promised to be one of the best games in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs stood true to its word. The Huntingdon Mustangs and the Milan Bulldogs took it to the wire with Milan waging a fourth quarter come from behind 28-25 win to advance to the semifinal round.

Rebel Cayden Ownby drains a three. Ownby scored a dozen, all on threes.

Rebels Edge Greenfield for First Win, Lady Rebels Fall

McKENZIE (November 23) — McKenzie High School hosted Greenfield Saturday afternoon for a pair of Hall of Champions (preseason) contests. The short-handed Rebels picked up a gritty first win, 66-63, on the back of Carter Kee’s 33 points. The Lady Yellowjackets leaned heavily on the three for a 61-36 win over the Lady Rebels.

McKenzie’s Ava Hastings drains a three-pointer.

McKenzie Swept by Stewart County in Preseason Opener

McKENZIE (November 21) — McKenzie High School hosted Stewart County for a pair of Hall of Champion (preseason) contests Thursday, their first of the year.

Lady Rebels Earn Big First Win at Bradford, Rebels Fall

BRADFORD (November 23) — McKenzie traveled to Bradford High School Saturday evening for a pair of Hall of Champions (preseason) contests. The Lady Rebels were dominant in their first win of the year, 56-26. The Rebels, still short-handed while football continues, fell 70-35.

War Eagle Kayden Melton drives to the basket. Melton led West Carroll with nine points.

West Carroll High School Falls to Riverside in Preseason Games

ATWOOD (November 19) — West Carroll High School hosted Riverside Tuesday for a pair of Hall of Champion (preseason) basketball contests. The Lady Panthers jumped out to a big lead early en route to a 62-31 win, and the Panthers pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 52-31 victory.

Danny Cronin, Jean McKinnie, Jana Roney Kahler and Dr. Sidney Leonard Swindle.

2024 Bethel Athletic Hall of Fame Induction, Alumni Awards Ceremonies

McKENZIE — Bethel University honored three former athletic greats and two contributors with inductions into the prestigious Bethel Athletic Hall-of-Fame Friday night. Bethel also presented Bethel’s University’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

TSSAA Releases Region, District Alignments

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association recently released its initial region and district alignments for the 2025-27 classification cycle.

Pictured are (L to R): Dan Bradfield of McKenzie Feed & Grain, Raven Tharpe, Larry Joe Smith, Drew Beeler of Hometown Hangout, Lisa Stewart, Bobby Young and Chad Batton.

McKenzie Touchdown Club Presents J.A. Abernathy Awards

McKENZIE (November 15) — Members of the McKenzie Touchdown Club presented the annual J.A. Abernathy Awards during halftime of Friday’s win.

Rebel Tate Surber dives across the goal line for a touchdown.

Rebels Shake Off Slow Start for 28-0 Round Two Win

McKENZIE (November 15) — McKenzie High School hosted Eagleville Friday for a second-round contest in the TSSAA Football Playoffs. The Eagles held the Rebels to a single first-half touchdown, but McKenzie’s defense was even more staunch from start to finish for a 28-0 shutout victory.

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