McKENZIE (January 27) — During pre-game activities at McKenzie High School, the 2023 Basketball Homecoming Queen and her court were announced.

Senior Madison Gilbert was crowned as the 2023 queen. She is the 18-year old daughter of Emily Daily. She is a 4-year member of the Lady Rebel Basketball and part of the 2022 State Championship Team. Madison is also a member of Beta Club, Yearbook, Library Club, Maniacs, and Young Life. Madison plans to attend a 4-year university to become a Dental Hygienist.

Escorting Madison tonight was senior Bryson Steele, son of Bryan Steele and Brittany Steele.

Senior Kassidy Brown is the 18-year old daughter of Justin and Kristi Brown. She is a 4-year member of the Lady Rebel Softball and Lady Rebel Soccer teams and served as the soccer team captain. Kassidy is a member of the FCA, Beta Club, Yearbook, M-Club and is part of Youth Leadership of Carroll County. Kassidy plans to attend University of Tennessee at Martin and study Pre-Veterinary Science.

Escorting Kassidy was junior Hayden Garrett, son of Hunter and Heather Garrett.

Senior Ashlyn Burnine is the 18-year old daughter of Kevin Burnine and Karen and Tony Hickman. She is a 3-year member of Lady Rebel Soccer. Ashlyn is a member of Beta Club, Maniacs, and Young Life clubs. Ashlyn plans to attend University of Tennessee at Martin and pursue a career in nursing.

Escorting Ashlyn was senior Marquez Taylor, son of Sabrina Taylor and Spiro and Sandi Roditis.

Senior Hannah Dillingham is the 18-year old daughter of Phillip and Suzanne Dillingham. She is a 4-year member of the Lady Rebel Basketball and Lady Rebel Soccer teams. Hannah was part of the 2022 Lady Rebel Basketball state championship team, a 2-time defensive player of the year, 4-year all district player, and 2021 district MVP in Lady Rebel Soccer. She is a member of the Beta Club, M-Club, and Young Life. Hannah plans to attend a 4-year university to play soccer and pursue a degree in social work.

Escorting Hannah was senior Zach Aird, son of Matt and Misty Aird.

Senior Alajah Gilbert is the 17-year old daughter of LaShonda Williams. She is a 4-year member of Rebel Cheer where she serves as Captain. Alajah is a member of the Distinguished Scholar Program, Beta Club, FCA, M-Club, Minority Council where she serves as president, and a senior class sergeant at arms. Alajah plans to attend MTSU to major in exercise science to become an Occupational Therapist.

Alajah was escorted senior Zay Webber, son of Tommy Horton and Lameka Webber.

The crowning of the queen, Madison Gilbert, was performed by senior cheerleader, Taniyah Diggs.