McKenzie High School Honors 24 on Senior Night
From the Nov 4, 2025 e-Edition
McKENZIE (October 31) — Prior to Friday night's final regular season football game, McKenzie High School celebrated Senior Night. 17 football players, one manager, one cheerleader and five band members were honored on the field with family members.
Senior football players are: Timmy Arline, grandson of Rick and Shari Fisk; Shane Barrick, nephew of Rikki Barrick; Mason Batten, son of Jeb and Tisha Batten; Ethan Batton, son of Chad and Josefina Batton; Aiden Callis, son of Scott and Chelsea Austin; Jackson Cantrell, son of Brandy Greer and Matt Hudgins; Khamari Coleman, son of Tierra Parker and Cord Coleman; Alijah Darnes, son of Jarrod Darnes; Landin Deatherage, son of Steven and Wendy Deatherage; Matthew Gaylord, nephew of Jeff and Anna Marie Gaylord; Davarion Gilbert, son of Ambi Gilbert and nephew of Nellie Gilbert; Fletcher Holt, son of Matthew and Lindsey Holt; Xander Johnsey, son of Brad and Courtni Campbell and Evan and Jennie Johnsey; TJ Johnson, son of Melissa Woodard and Spencer Johnson; Aiden Legens, son of Jeremy and Crystal Legens; Aiden Mason, son of Michael and Danielle Case; and Ryan Toombs, son of Randy and Reni Toombs.
Senior football manager is Olivia Cantrell, daughter of Trey and Amber Cantrell.
Senior cheerleader is Tobey Brooks, son of Sonny and Misty Brooks.
Senior band members are: Dylan Bomar, son of Sean and Lauren Bomar; Katelynn Essary, daughter of Jason and Kimberly Essary; Chloe Garduno, daughter of Kyle and Stephanie Harris; Kaelyn Stebbins, daughter of Megan Stebbins and Blake Harrison; and Connor Summers, son of Tommy and Carla Summers.
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