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McKENZIE (January 19) — McKenzie High School celebrated Senior Night Tuesday with a pair of blowout district wins over visiting Big Sandy. First, the Lady Rebels dominated the Lady Red Devils 78-8. Then, the Rebels coasted to an 86-31 victory over the Red Devils.
Prior to the games, McKenzie’s senior basketball players, managers and cheerleaders were recognized on the court with family members.
Senior cheerleaders are: Ashlyn Drewry, daughter of Mandy and David Drewry, and Graycie Turner, daughter of Thomas and Wendy Turner.
Senior Lady Rebels are: Lilly Bennett, daughter of Brian and Holly Bennett; Anna Callahan, daughter of Kim and Randy Callahan; and Savannah Nesbitt, daughter of Anthony and Melinda Nesbitt.
Senior Rebels are: Jaden Currie, son of Jewell Dudley; Johnathan Moore, son of Terry and Andrea Moore; Elijah Seivers, son of Thom and Keri Woodson and Cody Seivers; and Eli Surber, son of Tommy and Meredith Surber.
Senior basketball manager is Allie Chappell, daughter of Brad and Christie Chappell.
Lady Rebels 78, Lady Red Devils 8
The Lady Rebels stormed out to a 19-2 lead after the opening frame, led by Lilly Bennett with seven points. Savannah Nesbitt scored four, and Katie Chesser hit a three-pointer. Kyeana Sneed and MiKaela Reynolds each had a pair, and Briley Auvenshine hit a free throw. Ashlyn Berry had Big Sandy’s two points.
McKenzie further pulled away 26-2 in the second quarter, led by Sneed and Kylie Reynolds with five points each, Reynolds with a three. Bennett, Savannah Davis and Dani Dyer each scored four, Davis with a three. Nesbitt and Chesser each added a pair. Bailey Berry had a pair for the Lady Red Devils. At the half, McKenzie led 45-4.
The Lady Rebels had a 16-4 advantage in the third, led by K. Reynolds with eight points, including a pair of three-pointers. Auvenshine and Davis each hit a three, and Anna Callahan had a pair. A. Berry and Annelise Wade each had a pair for Big Sandy. Entering the final frame, the Lady Rebels led 61-6.