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Carroll County Fall Sports Schedule

Tuesday, September 27 High School Volleyball Huntingdon at West Carroll, 5 p.m.

McKenzie Golf Season Ends in Region Tournament

McKenzie’s golf season ended at the Region 7 Tournament at Dyersburg on Monday, September 26. Three Lady Rebels and two Rebels competed in the tournament. They included Charli Weatherford, Payton Ognibene, and Anna Weatherford along with Nolan Renfro and Caleb Burke.

McKenzie High School Golf Down to Tournament Time

The McKenzie Golf Teams wrapped up their regular season with two road matches at Milan Country Club on Tuesday, August 30 and Thursday, September 8 at Stewart County while their last match was at Carroll Lake Golf Course against Huntingdon and South Fulton. The District Tournament got underway on Monday morning, September 19.

Lady Rebels Win Home Soccer Final

The McKenzie Lady Rebels played their final regular season home match on Tuesday afternoon, September 20, hosting Milan’s Lady Bulldogs. This game was also Senior Day for seven Lady Rebel Seniors. The Lady Rebels scored a pair of goals in the first half taking a 2-0 lead by halftime.

Bethel Football Wildcats Remain Undefeated with Win Over UPIKE

McKENZIE (September 24) — After a week off with an open date, the No. 13 Bethel Wildcats returned to action Saturday at Wildcat Stadium hosting the UPIKE Bears.

Mr., Miss Huntingdon High School

Two Huntingdon High School seniors were honored to be selected as Mr. and Miss HHS during a pep rally on the courthouse steps following the traditional Homecoming parade and pep rally on Friday, September 16.

Rebels Blank Perry County in Region Contest

LINDEN (September 16) — McKenzie Rebels blanked Perry County Vikings in a Region 6-1A contest on Friday, September 16. The Rebels traveled 1.5 hours to the middle Tennessee town of Linden.

Huntingdon 4-1 At Mid-Season

HUNTINGDON — The Huntingdon Mustangs lost their first game to McKenzie and now run off four straight wins since then against Jackson Southside, Camden, Riverside, and now Houston County’s Irish 61-26 for Homecoming.

War Eagles Tripped By Halls

ATWOOD — Homecoming was in the air last Friday night with West Carroll playing host to the Halls Tigers. The War Eagles have been hot so far this season coming into this game with a 4-0 record.

Huntingdon Hosts Cross Country Meet

The Huntingdon Mustang and Fillies Cross Country Team hosted a cross country meet on Tuesday, September 13. Several West Tennessee schools were represented in the meets.

Huntingdon Middle Hands Rebels First Loss

The anticipated battle between 4-0 McKenzie and 4-1 Huntingdon turned into a lopsided affair full of penalties with the Mustangs going home with a 38-14 win.

McKenzie Fall Sports Winning

McKenzie High School Soccer The McKenzie Lady Rebels are headed into the back half of their regular season schedule. They lost to Jackson Southside in a close contest 7-6 on Tuesday August 30. McKenzie had a 6-3 lead and it slipped away at the end for the loss.

MHS Golf Down to Tournament Time

The McKenzie Golf Teams wrapped up their regular season with two road matches at Milan Country Club on Tuesday, August 30 and Thursday, September 8 at Stewart County while their last match was at Carroll Lake Golf Course against Huntingdon and South Fulton.

Carroll County Fall Sports Schedule for September 19-24

Tuesday, September 20 Middle School Softball West Carroll at Greenfield, 5 p.m.

Carroll County Area Fall Sports Schedule for September 12-17

Monday, September 12 Middle School Softball McKenzie at Henry County, 5 p.m. Huntingdon vs Inman, 5 p.m. West Carroll at Crockett Co. (Double Header), 5 p.m.

McKenzie Rebels Claim Win Over Obion County

McKENZIE (September 9) — McKenzie Rebels are 4-0 after defeating the Obion County Rebels 49-14 on Randy Thomas Field on Friday, September 9. The senior-heavy MHS Rebels controlled the game on offense and defense, leaving the visitors feeling the strength of the 2021 Class 1A runners-up.

Huntingdon Tames Riverside Panthers

In a game with potential playoff implications, Huntingdon’s Mustangs wasted no time taking control of the contest winning 33-7 over the Riverside Panthers.

War Eagles Win In Overtime

West Carroll and South Fulton put on a scoring show on Friday, September 9, with 11 total touchdowns scored in the contest at South Fulton. The War Eagles survived 49-48 in overtime to remain undefeated.

Gleason Junior High Homecoming

McKenzie Middle Thumps Henderson County North

The McKenzie Rebels put their unbeaten record on the line hosting Henderson County North on Thursday, September 8 winning 30-2.

McKenzie Middle Softball Falls to Inman, Huntingdon

McKenzie Middle School Softball endured a tough week following the Labor Day break losing at home to Paris Inman and losing at Huntingdon.

Cats Win Third in a Row

McKENZIE — The Bethel Wildcats made it three straight wins with a 28-3 win over Point University Saturday at Wildcat Stadium. The Cats moved to 3-0 while the Point Skyhawks dropped to 0-3.

McKenzie Defeats South Fulton 54-6 on Homecoming

McKENZIE (September 2) — McKenzie Rebels easily captured a victory over the visiting South Fulton Red Devils on Friday and now stand at 3-0 on the season.

Huntingdon Routs Camden

HUNTINGDON — The Mustangs hosted Camden on Thursday night, September 1 going in with a 1-1 record and had a big night against the Lions rolling to a 57-0 win.

West Carroll Slips By Humboldt

ATWOOD — The first region contest of the season had the War Eagles hosting the Humboldt Vikings in a low scoring defensive game. West Carroll went into the contest unbeaten after defeating Bruceton and Gleason in the first two weeks of the season.

MMS Rebels Hand West Carroll First Defeat

ATWOOD — McKenzie Middle’s Rebels traveled to Atwood on Thursday, September 1 for a game against the unbeaten War Eagles. It didn’t take long for either team to score with both teams finding the end zone early in the first quarter for a 6-6 tie halfway through the quarter.

MMS Lady Rebel Softball Wins Close One

McKENZIE — The McKenzie Middle School Lady Rebels softball team played host to Bruceton on Tuesday, August 30 coming away with a 4-3 victory.

Lady Rebel Soccer Loses Heartbreaker

The Lady Rebel Soccer season is well underway having hosted their first four matches at home in August. The season opener against Sacred Heart was a forfeit win.

McKenzie Golf Teams Playing Well

The McKenzie Golf team is already nearing the end of their regular season and preparing for district and region tournaments in September.

Cats Pull Off Upset of No. 9 Reinhardt

WALESKA, Ga. — The Bethel Wildcats football team and the No. 9 Reinhardt Eagles met for the eighth time in the series last Saturday, September 3. As in the past, it was another intense and hard-fought affair.

Bethel Golf Takes Second at Invitational

CENTERVILLE, Tenn. — The Lady Wildcat golf team opened their season Wednesday in Centerville, Tennessee at the Riley Moore Memorial Invitational. It was a big day for the team and Bethel’s Shelsea Vera.

Rebels Cassidy, Auvenshine are Wendy’s Heisman Candidates

McKENZIE — Jackson Cassidy and Briley Auvenshine are the McKenzie High Wendy’s Heisman candidates for 2022.

Women’s Soccer Pulls Off Upset in Home Opener

MCKENZIE, Tenn. (August 28, 2022) – The Bethel Lady Wildcats played host to Middle Georgia State Sunday afternoon in Wildcat Stadium. The Knights arrived in McKenzie receiving votes in the NAIA …

Volley Wildcats win Both Saturday Matches in Milligan Mountain Madness

Volley Cats win Both Saturday Matches in Milligan Mountain Madness MILLIGAN, Tenn. (August 27, 2022) – The Bethel University Lady Wildcats wrapped up their play Saturday in the …

Bethel University Wildcats Blast Arkansas Baptist in Season Opener

McKENZIE, Tenn. - The Bethel Wildcats opened their 2022 season Saturday hosting Arkansas Baptist. It was the first-ever meeting between the Buffaloes and the Wildcats. With temperature in the low …

McKenzie Earns 49-28 Victory Over Chester County

McKENZIE (August 26) — McKenzie Rebels dominated the visiting Chester County Eagles at Rebel Stadium on Friday, August 26.

War Eagles Tame Bulldogs

GLEASON — West Carroll had a successful first road trip traveling to Gleason picking up a 33-24 win to improve to 2-0.

Mustangs Cruise Past Hawks

JACKSON (August 26) — The Huntingdon Mustangs were able to rebound following their week one loss to McKenzie. Traveling to Jackson South Side, the Mustangs easily defeated the Hawks 41-13.

Huntingdon Volleyball, Soccer Win

HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon High School sports are having a busy and successful year so far and not just football. Volleyball and Soccer have posted wins within the last week.

Cats Blast Arkansas Baptist in Season Opener

McKENZIE (August 27) — The Bethel Wildcats opened their 2022 season Saturday hosting Arkansas Baptist. It was the first ever meeting between the Buffaloes and the Wildcats.

Time Trial Bicycle Races Successful

HUNTINGDON — Saturday, August 20, saw Huntingdon host its first championship bicycle race. They have hosted bicycle road races and triathlons in the past but this year they were host to the 2022 Tennessee State Individual and Team Time Trial Championship.

Home Football Opener Salutes Carroll County Schools

McKENZIE — The Bethel Wildcats open their 2022 season Saturday, August 27 hosting Arkansas Baptist. It will be the first ever meeting between the Buffaloes and the Wildcats. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.

Bethel University Partners with NFLAlumni Association

McKENZIE — Bethel University announces a partnership with the National Football League Alumni Association starting in the fall 2022 semester.

Rebels Dominate Mustangs in Season Opener

HUNTINGDON (August 19) — The 2022 season for the McKenzie Rebels started with a bang Friday night as the Rebels picked up a 34-12 week one win over in-county rival Huntingdon. In their 92nd meeting, McKenzie’s speed on both sides of the ball left Huntingdon in search of an answer. Just as Mustang Head Coach Eric Swenson said in pregame interviews, “Speed kills,” Huntingdon’s home opener wish died with the opening kickoff.

West Carroll Rolls Tigers in Opener

ATWOOD — West Carroll’s War Eagles got their ’22 season off to a good start with a 50-20 win over the Bruceton Tigers.

McKenzie Middle Rebels Defeat Henry County

PARIS — The McKenzie Middle School Rebels had a successful first road trip to Henry County, Thursday, August 18, defeating Henry County Middle 34-8.

MHS Soccer Loses, MMS Softball 2-1 on the Season

McKenzie High School Soccer The Lady Rebel soccer played host to Scotts Hill on Thursday, August 18 at home losing 2-1. Kassidy Brown scored the lone goal for McKenzie.

Football Season Begins This Week

The wait for football fans is over with the prep season starting this week. McKenzie, Huntingdon, West Carroll and Gleason all had good seasons last year and made the playoffs. The Rebels made it to the state championship game losing to South Pittsburg 24-21 in a heart-breaker. The Mustangs and War Eagles both reached the second round before being eliminated.

McKenzie Golf Competes at Troy, Paris Landing

McKenzie High Golfers had two matches on Monday, August 8, and Thursday August 11 both on the road. The first match was at Wynridge Golf Club in Troy competing against Union City and Obion Central. Mother Nature interrupted the match about half way through it with the players forced to leave the course due to lightning.

West Carroll Ready For New Season

Due to inclement weather, West Carroll’s three-way scrimmage with Dresden and Trinity Christian Academy was moved from Friday, August 5 to Monday, August 8. With a decent crowd on hand, TCA started off with Dresden and scrimmaged both sides of the ball. West Carroll got work on defense and offense during the scrimmage. The War Eagle defense did well against both teams while the offense struggled some but was able to move the ball some.

War Eagles, Rebels Win in Henry County Jamboree

PARIS — Several local teams were in action at the Henry County Jamboree including McKenzie, West Carroll, Henry County, and Dresden.

McKenzie Middle Rebels Win Opener

McKENZIE — The McKenzie Middle Rebels opened their season Thursday, August 11, hosting Dresden’s Lions winning the game 28-12.

Bethel University Offers Sports Preview for Fall 2022

Football Cats Look to Continue Momentum in 2022 McKENZIE, Tenn. - The Bethel University Wildcat football program got back on the upswing in 2021 finishing with a 7-4 mark. The Cats hope to …

Football Jamboree Week is Here

McKenzie, Huntingdon and West Carroll will be involved in football jamboree action this Friday night, August 12

McKenzie Golf Season Underway

McKENZIE — The McKenzie Rebel and Lady Rebel Golf Team started their season on Monday, August 1 at Carroll Lake Golf Club playing against Gleason and Huntingdon.

Mustangs Scrimmage Covington

HUNTINGDON — The Mustangs hosted Covington for a football scrimmage Friday afternoon, August 5, with both teams getting in good work against each other.

Annual Middle School Jamboree Successful

McKENZIE — The annual McKenzie Middle School Jamboree took place Saturday afternoon and evening, August 6, at Rebel Stadium under sunny hot conditions.

West Carroll Junior High Softball Schedule

Aug. 4 @ Huntingdon

West Carroll Volleyball Schedule

Aug. 15 @ Union City

Huntingdon Middle School Softball 2022 Schedule

Aug. 4 West Carroll Home 5 p.m.

Huntingdon High School Cross Country Schedule

Aug. 13 Jamboree @ Union Univ.

McKenzie Middle School Softball 2022 Schedule

Aug. 9 @ Clarksburg

West Carroll Golf Schedule

Aug. 2 @ McKenzie

Fillies Soccer 2022 Schedule

Aug. 6 @ Milan Jamboree TBD

McKenzie Golf 2022 Schedule

July 25 @ South Gibson

Lake Halford Hosts Bassmaster Junior National Championship

HUNTINGDON — Sixty-Five fishing teams from throughout the United States and one team from Canada descended on the Carroll County area for the Bassmaster Junior National Championship held at Lake Halford (1,000 Acre Lake) on Friday and Saturday, July 29 and 30.

Huntingdon Middle School Fillies Soccer Schedule

Sept. 12 Milan Home *JV

Bethel Athletics Earns Gold Status In Champions of Character

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the seventh straight year Bethel University was recognized as a Champions of Character Five-Star Institution. Bethel is one of 157 Five-Star winners in the nation.

McKenzie High School Lady Rebel Soccer Schedule

Aug. 16 Sacred Heart 5 p.m.

Bethel Athletics Announces Staff Changes

McKENZIE (August 1) — Bethel University Director of Athletics Brad Chappell announced changes involving three staff members within the athletic department.

McKenzie Middle School Jamboree This Saturday

McKENZIE — One sure sign football season is near is when numerous middle school teams gather at Rebel Stadium on the first Saturday in August for the Annual Middle School Jamboree. This year’s event is August 6 starting at 4 p.m. Similar to last year, there will be two games going simultaneously on each end of the field.

McKenzie Defeats McNairy, Camden in Scrimmage Action

McKenzie High’s Rebels played host to McNairy Central and Camden in a three-way scrimmage Friday afternoon, July 29.

Coach Wilkins Hosts Girls Basketball Camp

Rebel and Lady Rebel basketball coach John Wilkins hosted a girls basketball camp July 11-14 for incoming first- through eighth graders at the McKenzie High School gymnasium. Coach Wilkins and his staff of Lady Rebels coached campers on free throws, dribbling, passing and more.

Rebels Go Full Pads, Scrimmage this Week

This year’s McKenzie Rebels are continuing to get prepared for the 2022 campaign going to full pads this week and host a scrimmage on Friday, July 29 against McNairy County and another scrimmage on Friday, August 5 against Lexington. They will travel to Henry County and participate in the Henry County Jamboree on Friday, August 12 playing against McCracken County at 8:30 p.m.

McKenzie Youth Football Registration

Flag and Tackle Football When: Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m.-NOON; Tuesday, August 2, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday, August 6, 9 a.m.-NOON

Music, Food Raises Funds for Huntingdon Mustangs

HUNTINGDON (July 15) — The Huntingdon Quarterback Club hosted an event of music and food on Friday, July 15 on the parking lot of Cornerstone in downtown.

McKenzie Rebels Prepare for 2022 Season

The McKenzie Rebels are preparing for the 2022 football season by twice-daily practices and through 7 on 7 contests with other schools.

2022 McKenzie Middle Football Jamboree

Football season is fast approaching with the middle school Rebels already practicing and the High School Rebels getting ready to go full pad practices on July 25.

Local Students Previewed as 2023 West Tennessee Top Athletes

With the 2022-23 school year fast approaching, several local athletes have been getting mentions as top West Tennessee athletes headed into the new school year.

Bethel University

Athletics Hall-of-Fame Nominations Being Accepted

The Bethel Athletic Department and the University take great pride in the BU Sports Hall of Fame. Each October during Homecoming week, the University honors individuals who have excelled as athletes, team members, coaches and staff, or contributors.

MHS Soccer Celebrates Great Season

McKenzie High School principal Kelly Spivey, coaches, and boosters, honored the 2021-22 soccer seniors and team for an historic season.

Huntingdon Alum Hutcherson Back In Action with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Just a few short years ago, Sadarius Hutcherson was playing high school football and basketball for the Huntingdon Mustangs. He played on the interior line as well as tight end and defensive end. By his senior year, he was considered a 3-star defensive end prospect by 247 Sports and was being noticed by several schools. Sadarius eventually signed with South Carolina in February 2016 where he saw action for three and a half seasons.

Three Rebels named to Class A All-State Team

Three McKenzie Rebels were named to the Class A All-State Team by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA).

McKenzie Shooting Teams Off to Strong Start

The McKenzie Shooting Team worked hard last week in extreme 100-degree heat at the SCTP State Championship. Several shooters including rookies did well as the team won their first shoot-off as a team.

Huntingdon Quarterback Club Presents A Night of Music Fundraiser July 15

HUNTINGDON — Tickets are on sale now for the Huntingdon Mustang Football fundraiser event Friday, July 15 from 6-9 p.m. at the Cornerstone Eatery downtown.

Bethel Hosts Boys Basketball Camp

McKENZIE — Coach Jeff Britt and his staff concluded the Annual Wildcat Individual 10 & under boys’ basketball camp along with the individual 17 & under boys’ basketball camp at Bethel’s Crisp Arena.

Men’s Basketball Cats Sign New York Product

MCKENZIE, Tenn. (July 2022) – Coach Jeff Britt announced the signing of another New Yorker Friday. Keyshawn Kennedy, a 6’4 Bronx, New York product is the latest in the New York …

Sweet Tea & Southern Pickin’s Chamber Golf Tournament is Friday, August 26,

Sweet Tea & Southern Pickin’s Chamber Golf Tournament is Friday, August 26, 2022, at 9 a.m. at Carroll Lake Golf Course, McKenzie. Contact Josh Crawford or Jason Martin if you are …

Bethel to Host USA Hall of Fame International Games, Camps

McKENZIE — The Bethel Wildcat football program is hosting the USA Men and Women’s International teams July 13-17 in the USA Hall of Fame International Games.

Lady Rebels Receive Championship Rings

McKENZIE (June 23) — A time of celebration was Thursday, June 23, when the McKenzie Lady Rebels 2021-22 basketball team were honored with championship rings signifying the 2022 Class 1A championship.

Patrick Willis Inducted in Senior Bowl Hall of Fame

MOBILE, Alabama (June 26) — The Senior Bowl inducted five new members into the game’s Hall of Fame — former New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk, current Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Von Miller, current Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, and former San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis. Along with the Hall of Fame inductees, the Senior Bowl has chosen Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey as 2021 Rookie of the Year. The recipients were honored in the annual induction ceremony sponsored by Spire at The Grand Hotel Golf Club & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

Coach Wilkins’ Hosts Summer Basketball Camps

McKENZIE — Coach John Wilkins and the MHS boys’ basketball team hosted a summer basketball camp for boys last week at the MHS Gymnasium.

Jalen Anglin Commits to TSU

ATWOOD — War Eagle graduate Jalen Anglin recently announced his commitment to Tennessee State University in Nashville. The 6-4 combo player courted offers from TSU, Tennessee Tech, Walters State Community College, and Columbia State Community College.

Britt, Nelson Receive Accolades

Bethel Basketball Coaches Jeff Britt and Chris Nelson were recognized by Silver Waves Media as two of the top 100 most impactful basketball coaches in the NAIA.

Several Rebels Players, Coach Named All-West Tennessee

The All-West Tennessee Baseball Teams were announced recently with several McKenzie names showing up on it.

What A Ride!

I returned to work at the Banner last August the week after McKenzie started the 2021 football season.

Brad Chappell is New Bethel Athletic Director

McKENZIE (June 17) — Bethel University announced Brad Chappell’s promotion from Associate Director of Athletics to Director of Athletics in a press release on Friday.

McKenzie Baseball Celebrates Huge Season

Players, coaches and parents gathered at McKenzie High School’s cafeteria Monday evening, June 20 to celebrate an extraordinary season that lasted from mid-March through April and nearly through May before it came to an end in the Class A State Championship Game at Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro.

McKenzie TBall All-Stars Win Championship

McKenzie TBall All-Stars are District Champions.