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McKenzie Soccer Wins Trip To State

McKenzie’s Soccer Rebels played host to Memphis East for a shot at the State Soccer Tournament on Saturday, May 21 at Bethel University.

Coach John Wilkins’ Annual Basketball Camps

McKENZIE — Coach John Wilkins is hosting summer basketball camps for boys and girls during the summer.

Jake McDaniel Signs with Bethel Baseball

Jake McDaniel, a senior at McKenzie High School, signed to play baseball at Bethel University. The signing ceremony was at the conclusion of the McKenzie-West Carroll game in McKenzie. He was joined by his fellow Rebels, coaches and family.

Lady Rebels Win Region, Lose in Sectional

The McKenzie Lady Rebels played host to the Lady War Eagles and Lady Tigers in the Region 6A Tournament on Monday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 18 before facing Huntland in the TSSAA Sectionals on Friday, May 20.

Soccer Rebels Win Region Championship

Region Semifinal After winning the District Title, the Soccer Rebels kept the mojo going into the Regionals with a convincing 7-0 win over Memphis School of Excellence in the Region Semifinals on Tuesday May 17.

New Roadside Signs Honor State Champs

McKenzie (May 10) — The first of up to five roadside signs was unveiled on Tuesday, May 10, along State Route 22 near Carroll Lake. McKenzie Lady Rebels are the Class 1A TSSAA state basketball champions. Dani Dyer, the lone senior member, had the honor of unveiling the sign by removing the plastic covering.

Lady Rebels, Rebels in Region Finals

The McKenzie Rebels and Lady Rebels played host to West Carroll’s War Eagles and Lady War Eagles in the Region 6A Semifinals Monday, May 16 at McKenzie City Park LADY REBELS The Lady …

Fillies Finish Runner-Up, Mustangs Eliminated

Mustangs HUNTINGDON — The District 12AA Baseball Tournament got underway in Huntingdon on Thursday, May 5 with a play-in game between Huntingdon’s Mustangs and Union City. The Mustangs lost to the Golden Tornadoes 12-2 dropping into the Loser’s Bracket. Union City advanced to the quarterfinal round against Milan.

West Carroll Lady War Eagles, War Eagles Finish Runners-Up

War Eagle Baseball ATWOOD — Frank Hughes and Clarksburg got the 12A Baseball tournament underway with a play-in game which Frank Hughes won. On Thursday, May 5, West Carroll defeated Perry County 16-6 while Bruceton defeated Frank Hughes 12-1. West Carroll faced Bruceton on Friday, May 6 and lost 12-1 while Perry County eliminated Clarksburg 12-2.

McKenzie Rebels, Lady Rebels Win District Titles

Lady Rebels ERIN — The McKenzie Lady Rebels wasted no time taking command of the District 11A Softball tournament defeating Big Sandy 4-1 while McEwen defeated host Houston County to set up the District Championship game between McKenzie and McEwen on Wednesday, May 11.

Rebel Soccer Defeats Union City, Westview to Win District Title

McKENZIE — The Rebel soccer team won the District Title on Friday, May 16 after defeating Union City on May 10 and defeating Martin Westview on May 16. They played host to Union City to open the District Tournament.

Glidwell Signs to Play Soccer at Bethel

HUNTINGDON (May 12) — Haiden Glidwell, a senior at Huntingdon High School, agreed to play soccer for the Lady Wildcats at Bethel University. Haiden is a member of the inaugural soccer team at HHS.

Seven Inducted Into County Sports Hall of Fame

HUNTINGDON (May 7) — Standing on the shoulder of giants. That could easily describe the feelings of the inductees of the Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame. As each received his or her commemorative plaques, each took the opportunity to praise the people and community who supported and encouraged them. It was the coach, the teachers, the parents, or the fans. Obviously, each knew any achievement was through hard work and support of others.

Rotary Hears About Rebels Basketball

McKENZIE (May 3) — Members of the Rotary Club of McKenzie were honored to have the senior members of the McKenzie Lady Rebels and Rebels 2022 basketball team attend the May 3 meeting.

McKenzie Softball Senior Day

McKenzie’s Lady Rebels hosted their Senior Day on Tuesday, May 3 prior to their last home game against Dresden.

Rebels Defeat Dresden, Lose to South Gibson

The McKenzie Rebels played host to Dresden and traveled to South Gibson to open the month of May and close out the regular season.

Sports Roundup

Soccer McKenzie Soccer picked up an extra game against Henry County on Tuesday afternoon, May 3, and picking up a 3-0 win over the Patriots. Stafford Roditis scored two goals while Camden Allison scored a goal and goalie Will Essary picked up 10 saves in the contest.

McKenzie Softball

Lady Rebels Beat Dresden, Lose to Houston County

Dresden After celebrating Senior Day, the Lady Rebels played host to Dresden in a close contest from start to finish.

District 11A Tournament

McKenzie Rolls Big Sandy

McKenzie’s Rebels started baseball playoff action rolling Big Sandy 20-0 in three innings on Thursday, May 5. The Rebels scored those 20 runs on 10 hits with five runs in the first inning and 15 runs in the second inning.

Basketball Teams Feted at Banquet

McKENZIE (May 1) — McKenzie Lady Rebels and Rebels 2021-22 basketball teams were feted to a banquet and honored for their unprecedented successes. Never in the history of McKenzie athletes have two teams earned state berths in the same year. Including the 2021 McKenzie Rebel football team and golf teams, it was the third and fourth team to earn state berths in the same school year.

McKenzie Baseball Celebrates Senior Day

McKenzie Baseball celebrated Senior Night, Tuesday, April 26 between games against McEwen. Three Seniors were celebrated along with their families.

Huntingdon Celebrates Four on Senior Day

The Huntingdon Mustangs played host to Lexington for their final home contest which also featured Senior Day. Four Mustang Seniors were celebrated including Blane Fields, Hunter Britt, Cade Wood, and Blake Reeves.

Fillies Defeat Westview, Celebrate Senior Day against Lexington

Martin Westview The Fillies played host to Martin Westview on Tuesday, April 26, and scrapped hard upsetting the Lady Chargers 5-1 to improve their chances of hosting the district tournament.

Rebels Sweep McEwen, Beats Dresden

Rebel Baseball played a doubleheader district matchup against the McEwen Warriors on Tuesday, April 26 at home for Senior Day and shut the Warriors out in both contests.

Lady Wildcats Sign Two-Time TSSAA Miss Basketball Finalist

DYER — After signing a TSSAA Miss Basketball Finalist several days ago, Coach Chris Nelson did it again. Tuesday, the Cats added another star with the signing of a two-time TSSAA Miss Basketball Finalist in Gibson County’s Madison Hart.

West Carroll Baseball Wins Two From Gleason

ATWOOD — West Carroll’s War Eagle Baseball celebrated Senior Day on Thursday evening, April 28, introducing their three senior players. The seniors were Jason Langston (22), Briggs Easley (8), and Hunter Lindsey (33) and were escorted by their parents. They also introduced the eighth grade players coming into the program next year and their parents.

MHS Soccer Wins Final Two Regular Games

McKenzie Soccer is in their final week of the regular season traveling to Gibson County on Tuesday, April 26 and coming home with a 2-1 victory. Jesse Calderon and Stafford Roditis each scored a goal with Will Essary collected five saves.

Several Local Players Named TSWA All-State Team

Several local players were named to the Tennessee Sportswriters Association All-State Girls Team recently. State Champion McKenzie had one named to the TSWA team in Sophomore Savannah Davis, who was also named Miss Basketball in Class A. Nearby Gleason had two seniors named to the TSWA All-State Team with Alana Anderson and Carrington Lifsey. Anderson was a Class A Miss Basketball Finalist. Lucy Curry, a junior from Dresden was named to the TSWA team.

April Watson Signs with Bethel

GLEASON (April 20) — April Watson, a senior at Gleason High School, signed with Bethel University to serve as a football manager for the team.

Rebels Sweep Big Sandy

Big Sandy McKenzie hosted district foe Big Sandy in a makeup double header on Wednesday, April 20 with both only going three innings each and both were nearly no hitters for the Rebels.

Rebels Pick Up Two Wins

The Rebel Soccer team opened the week with a make-up game against South Fulton Monday evening, April 18 winning 9-0 and traveled to Union City, Tuesday, April 19 winning 3-2.

War Eagles, Lady War Eagles Lose to Bruceton, Perry County

West Carroll vs Bruceton The Lady War Eagles played host to Bruceton in District softball action, Tuesday Afternoon, April 19, losing a 9-0 decision to the Lady Tigers.

Huntingdon Wins District Tournament

After three solid days of middle school baseball at Bethel University, Huntingdon defeated McKenzie 10-0 for the Middle School District Baseball Championship and finished their season unbeaten with an 18-0 record.

Lady Rebels Lose to South Gibson, Defeat McEwen

McKenzie’s Lady Rebels got back to action after some rainouts with a game at South Gibson and a district game at McEwen.

Spring Sports Schedules

April 26-May 3 Middle School Soccer April 21-30 — McKenzie at District Tourney, TBA

Mustang Soccer, McKenzie, West Carroll Baseball

Huntingdon Soccer Huntingdon High School’s Soccer season has been a learning experience for the players according to Coach Dylan Poole. The Mustangs have one win against Middleton 4-2 and several close losses to McKenzie 3-0, Milan 3-0, Jackson Christian 4-1, and a 2-1 loss to Gibson County last Tuesday, April 12 along with a 9-0 loss to Henry County, 9-0 to Madison Academic, and 10-1 to Crockett County.

Mustangs Defeat Camden, Lose to Union City

Camden Huntingdon’s Mustangs hit the road Thursday, April 7 for a game at Camden where they picked up their second win of the year 9-4.

Spring Sports Schedules

April 19-25 Middle School Soccer April 19 — Huntingdon vs Union City at 5:30 p.m. April 21 — Huntingdon at Lexington at 5:30 p.m. April 25 — McKenzie at Union City at 5:30 p.m. April 21-30 — District Tournament, TBA

McKenzie Soccer Wins One, Loses One

The Rebel Soccer team had their April 5 game against South Fulton moved to Monday, April 18 at 5 p.m. They traveled to Martin on Thursday, April 7 losing a close 3-2 match with the Chargers. Camden Allison scored both goals for McKenzie assisted both times by Jesse Calderon with Will Essary recording six saves.

West Carroll Splits with Frank Hughes

West Carroll’s War Eagles managed to get a district double header against Frank Hughes despite inclement weather around the area on Monday, April 11.

Huntingdon Middle School Remains Unbeaten

Huntingdon’s Middle School Mustangs continue to enjoy an unbeaten season with a 13-0 record. Their most recent wins include a double header against Camden, a single contest against McKenzie, and a doubleheader against West Carroll.

Gleason’s Anderson Signs with Lady Wildcats

GLEASON — Coach Chris Nelson has experienced remarkable success signing local standouts throughout his tenure as head coach of the Bethel’s women’s basketball program. He added to that legacy with the signing of Gleason High School standout Alayna Anderson Thursday.

Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Seven May 7

The Carroll County (Tennessee) Sports Hall of Fame will induct seven new members at its annual banquet on May 7, 2022 at the Carroll County Civic Center starting at 6 p.m.

Huntingdon Basketball Celebrates Season

A good crowd celebrated the recent Huntingdon basketball season at a banquet held Saturday evening, April 9, at the Huntingdon Church of Christ.

Gleason Middle School Sports Banquet

Lady Rebels Defeat Lady Irish 3-2

The McKenzie Lady Rebels played and won a close 3-2 game against Houston County Monday afternoon, April 4.

Rebels Sweep Houston County, Defeats Bruceton

Houston Co. - 1st Game McKenzie’s Rebels posted a pair of lopsided scores in a doubleheader against Houston County at home Monday afternoon.

McKenzie Rebel Baseball Ranked in Top Five

The Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association announced the Class A Coaches Poll which has two West Tennessee teams ranked in the Top 10.

War Eagles Have Busy Week

West Carroll’s War Eagles had a busy week in baseball with road trips to Madison and Camden and hosting a game with Liberty Tech.

Spring Sports Schedules

April 12-18 Middle School Soccer April 12 — Huntingdon at Union City at 5:30 p.m. April 14 — Huntingdon vs Henry County at 5:30 p.m.

Frazier Inducted in TSSAA Hall of Fame

MURFREESBORO (April 2) — Eleven new members, including Gleason’s Randy Frazier, were inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame Saturday at the organization’s annual luncheon at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Murfreesboro.

Bethel Students Work at the Final Four Tournaments

McKENZIE (April 1) — Along with Blue Devils, Tarheels, Jayhawks and Wildcats from Pennsylvania, you could find Wildcats from West Tennessee at last weekend’s Final Four in New Orleans.

McKenzie Wins In Diamond Classic

HUNTINGDON — McKenzie’s Rebels posted a big win in their first contest of the Diamond Classic Tournament in Huntingdon against the host Mustangs.

Lady Rebels Compete in Milan Tournament

MILAN — McKenzie’s Lady Rebels spent the opening weekend in April competing at Milan’s ‘War At The Dawg Pound’ tournament on April 1 and 2.

Rebel Soccer Ties McEwen, Defeats Riverside

The Rebel Soccer team has been having a busy successful end to March winning two matches and tying one. They hosted McEwen on Thursday, March 24 with the match ending in a 1-1 tie.

City Summer Softball Opens Season

McKENZIE (April 2) — The summer league of softball opened with a jamboree at City Park on Saturday, April 2.

Spring Sports Schedules

April 5-11 Middle School Soccer April 5 — Huntingdon vs Martin at 5:30 p.m. April 7 — Huntingdon at Henry Co. at 5:30 p.m. April 8 — McKenzie vs Martin at 5:30 p.m. April 11 — McKenzie at Martin at 5:30 p.m.

Huntingdon Middle School Baseball Unbeaten

The Huntingdon Middle Mustangs opened up their baseball season on Monday, February 28 with a doubleheader at Martin Middle winning both games 11-0 and 4-3. Huntingdon used four pitchers on the mound and scored the 11 runs on eight hits with most of them coming in the fourth inning when they scored nine runs to secure the win. Caleb Ezell earned the win on the mound for the Mustangs.

Rebels Defeat Henry County, Bruceton, Trenton

McKenzie’s Rebels started the second week of the season with a sweep of three games against Henry County, Bruceton, and Trenton.

Lady Rebels Have Active Week

Camden The Lady Rebels played host to Camden on Tuesday, March 15, following their season opening loss to Westview the day before and evened up their record with their first win defeating the Lady Lions 8-5.

Rebels 6-4 on the Season

McKenzie Middle’s Rebels are well into their baseball season sporting a 6-4 record. They lost their season opener to Paris Inman 10-0 and picked up a 5-2 win over Bruceton and a 11-3 win over Greenfield.

McKenzie Soccer Ties McEwen

In their second contest of the season, the Rebel soccer team tied McEwen on Thursday March 24. Goalie Will Essary had five saves in the contest while Jesse Calderon scored the lone goal for the Rebels. Their record currently stands at 1-0-1. One win over Huntingdon and tying McEwen.

Spring Sports Schedules

March 29-April 4 Middle School Soccer April 4 — McKenzie vs Henry Co. at 5:30 p.m.

Rebel Soccer Blanks Huntingdon in Opener

HUNTINGDON — McKenzie Rebels Soccer started their ’22 season on Tuesday, March 15 against the Mustangs who are in their first season of soccer play at the school. Will Essary had three saves as goalie while Jesse Calderon scored 2 goals and Hickman Guillermo had one goal. Camden Allison recorded an assist.

Lady Rebel Softball Season Underway

McKenzie’s Lady Rebel Softball got their ’22 season underway at home on Monday, March 14 playing host to Westview’s Lady Chargers.

2022 Mr., Miss Basketball Award Winners Announced

MURFREESBORO (March 14) — The top girls and boys basketball players in six classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association were honored by being named the winners of the 2022 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards. The awards presentation took place on the floor of Murphy Center on the campus of MTSU on Monday, March 14 at 5 p.m.

McKenzie Rebels Honored By Pepsi Mid-America

Pepsi Representatives Steve Berryman and Ricky Price made donations to the McKenzie Rebel basketball team in honor of their trip to the State Tournament on Tuesday, March 15.

Bethel’s Millie Bryant Named NAIA Honorable Mention All-American

ATLANTA (March 21, 2022) — The WBCA presents the Player of the Year award annually to the top player in five of the six WBCA membership divisions (NCAA Divisions II, and III, NAIA, two-year college and high school). The Player of the Year and the 10-member Coaches’ All-America team in each division are selected by a committee of WBCA member coaches in that division. The Wade Trophy is presented to the best player in NCAA Division I.

Rebel Baseball Opens With 2-1 Record

GIBSON COUNTY — The Rebels played two games in the CP Classic on Tuesday, March 15 against Martin Westview and Gibson County.

Tennessee High School Football Schedule Changes for 2022

NASHVILLE — It was announced earlier this year that schedule changes would be coming to the high school football schedules starting this fall due to a shortage of football officials across the state.

Spring Sports Schedules

March 22-28 Middle School Soccer March 22 — MMS at Huntingdon at 5:30 p.m. March 24 — MMS vs McEwen at 4:30 p.m.

1A TSSAA State Championship

Lady Rebels Make History with State Championship

MURFREESBORO (March 12)— The McKenzie Lady Rebels have made team history with their first state championship. The Lady Rebels defeated the Wayne County Lady Wildcats 46-42.

McKenzie Lady Rebels Honored by Pepsi Mid-America

McKENZIE (March 8) — The McKenzie Lady Rebels basketball team received a generous gift of Gatorade and Gatorade branded towels prior to the state championship games in Murfreesboro.

McKenzie Plays In Milan Lions Club Sight Bowl

MILAN — The McKenzie Rebels wrapped up spring practice traveling to Milan on Wednesday, March 9 for their annual spring Lions Club Sight Bowl. Both teams had smaller groups of players participating due to having other players involved in basketball.

Two Gleason Seniors to Serve as Managers of Bethel Basketball

Two Gleason seniors signed contracts with Bethel University to serve as managers of the Bethel Wildcats’ basketball team. Coach Jeff Britt recruited the young men and said he was pleased to welcome them to the Wildcats’ program.

Lady Cats Advance to NAIA Sweet 16

OMAHA, Nebraska — The Bethel Lady Wildcats knew they would be taking a bus trip again Sunday, March 13, after their Saturday March 12 game against Dakota Wesleyan in the 41st Annual Women’s Basketball National Championship Opening Round in Omaha.

War Eagles, Rebels Headed To State

Right on the heels of McKenzie’s Lady Rebels winning the state championship and Gleason making it to the semifinals, two local boy’s teams are going to the boy’s state tournament. McKenzie and West Carroll will make the trip to Murfreesboro this week to compete at the state tournament. The War Eagles are making a repeat trip having made it to state last year and the Rebels were there four years ago.

Rebels Punch Ticket To State

McKENZIE (March 7) — The Rebels hosted the Richland Raiders on Monday, March 7 in sub-state action to advance to the State Tournament in Murfreesboro in two weeks.

Lady Rebels Continue State Run Defeating Lady Bulldogs

MURFREESBORO (March 11) — On Friday evening, the #1 ranked McKenzie Lady Rebels and the #14 ranked Gleason Lady Bulldogs squared off in a winner-takes-all battle to play for the BlueCross Girls’ State Basketball Championship.

1A TSSAA Girls’ Basketball Tournament

Lady Bulldogs, Lady Rebels Advance to Semifinals

MURFREESBORO (March 10) — The Gleason Lady Bulldogs and the McKenzie Lady Rebels picked up opening round wins in the TSSAA BlueCross State Championship Tournament on Thursday. The McKenzie 58-44 victory over North Greene, was the Lady Rebels’ first championship series win since the early 1960s. As for the Lady Bulldogs’ 55-39 win over Clay County, this was their first victory and appearance in 15 years since their 2007 State Championship under Coach Randy Frazier.

Lady Rebels Headed to State

The McKenzie Lady Rebels basketball team is headed to Murfreesboro to participate in the Class 1A state championship games. The Lady Rebels, 28-2, defeated a strong and disciplined team in Moore County, who led the first half but fell behind the Lady Rebels in the second half.

Four Local Girls Teams Punch Tickets To State

Saturday night, March 5 was girls’ substate night for teams attempting to win a berth in the TSSAA Girl’s State Basketball Tournament in Murfreesboro. Four local teams took care of business and punched that ticket to state.

Dismissal Note From MHS

McKenzie Special School District will dismiss at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 10 to accommodate those traveling to the Girls State Basketball Tournament.

Rebels to Play Milan in Lions Club ‘Sight Bowl’ March 9

After a two-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Milan Lions Club 9th annual spring ‘Sight Bowl’ is back.

Gleason Rolls Westwood Advances To State Tournament

GLEASON — The Lady Bulldogs played host to Memphis Westwood Saturday night, March 5, with a state tournament berth on the line. Gleason came out hot and stayed that way from tip to finish.

Rebels Defeat War Eagles For Region Title

ATWOOD — McKenzie’s Rebels had a tall order on their plate containing West Carroll’s Jalen Anglin and matching their athletic team but they were up to the task.

Local Teams Advance in Regionals

Several local teams have advanced in the region tournaments with potential opportunities to go to sub-state and even to the state basketball tournaments.

McKenzie, West Carroll, Gleason Qualify for Sub-state

McKenzie’s Lady Rebels and Rebels are on the verge of both qualifying for their respective state tournaments after regional championship wins. The Rebel ladies defeated Houston County 73-58 on Wednesday night, March 2 for their Region 6A Championship. The Rebels defeated West Carroll 59-51 to win their 6A title. Both teams will host sub-state games with the 27-2 Lady Rebels hosting Moore County this Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m. The 20-8 Rebels will play host to Richland on Monday night, March 7 at 7 p.m.

Lady Rebels Win Region 6A, First Since 1963

The McKenzie Lady Rebels won the District Tournament and now the Region Tournament with a win over Houston County. The Lady Rebels defeated the Lady Irish 68-61 and 53-48 during the regular season and beat them a third time in the district tournament 66-46. So this meeting was the fourth meeting between the two teams this season.

Local Teams Advance in Regionals

Several local teams have advanced in the region tournaments with potential opportunities to go to sub-state and even to the state basketball tournaments.McKenzie’s Lady Rebels and Rebels …

Region Basketball Tournament Results

Region 6-A Tournament Girls Friday, February 25

Bethel Students Work NBA All-Star Weekend

Bethel University’s Sports Management program has been busy lately sending students to the Super Bowl and more recently the NBA All-Star Weekend. They had an opportunity to work hospitality around some of the great players in NBA history. Antonio Costas, Jeffrey Lee, and Matt Ellis commented on their recent experiences.

Region 6A Tournament

Lady War Eagles Eliminated, War Eagles, Fillies Advance

Class A region girls’ action got underway last week with three Carroll County teams in action. Huntingdon’s Fillies, McKenzie’s Lady Rebels and West Carroll’s Lady War Eagles.

Lady Rebels, Rebels Advance in Region 6A Tournament

Both McKenzie teams went into regional tournament play last week seeded first after winning district championships.

Bethel Softball

Wildcats Sweep Four Game Series with UPIKE

McKENZIE — The Bethel Wildcats completed a four-game sweep of the UPIKE Bears with two wins Sunday at the Khalden Complex in McKenzie. Bethel won Saturday’s games 4-3 and 9-4.

Bethel Bass Cats Duo Win Chance to Compete for National Championship

DAYTON, Tennessee — The team of Hunter Fillmore and Dylan Fogarty from Bethel University came into Day 2 of the Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI Open on Lake Chickamauga with a pretty decent lead and they left it with a huge margin of victory.