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McKENZIE (November 5) — McKenzie Middle School hosted West Carroll Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. In a low-scoring game, the Lady War Eagles dominated the first half, but the Lady Rebels stormed back late for a 16-14 win. The Rebels took a big lead early and coasted to a 43-16 victory.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 11/12/24 |
LYNNVILLE (November 8) — The West Carroll War Eagles ended their football season Friday in the first round of the TSSAA Class 1A Football Playoffs with a 37-0 loss to Region 5 champion Richland.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 11/12/24 |
It’s high school football playoff time in Tennessee, and several area teams are looking for deep runs and a trip to Chattanooga in early December. The journey begins Friday at 7 p.m. across the state.
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11/5/24
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ATWOOD (November 1) — The regular season came to a close Friday as West Carroll hosted McKenzie and celebrated Senior Night.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 11/5/24 |
With one week to go in the regular season, teams find themselves in one of three positions.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 10/29/24 |
MEMPHIS (October 24) — The West Carroll War Eagles traveled Thursday to face KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School for a non-region football contest at Crump Stadium. The War Eagles pulled away in the second quarter and coasted to a 58-22 victory over the Phoenix.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 10/29/24 |
The annual West TN Middle School Football All-Star Game is Saturday, November 2 at West Carroll Junior Senior High School in Atwood.
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10/22/24
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With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the playoff picture is becoming more clear, although there are still some consequential games to be played.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 10/22/24 |
ATWOOD (October 18) — West Carroll High School hosted Camden Friday for a non-region football contest. The visiting Lions dominated the first half, 41-0. The War Eagles played well in the second half, holding Camden scoreless but ultimately falling, 41-16.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 10/22/24 |
ATWOOD (September 16) — Prior to Monday’s football game between West Carroll Junior High and Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Middle School, the Homecoming court was presented and eighth grader Triniti Adkisson was crowned queen.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 9/24/24 |
ATWOOD (September 20) — Kadi Martin, 17, a senior at West Carroll High School, is the 2024 football homecoming queen. She was crowned during pre-game activities at the football field on Friday, September 20.
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9/24/24
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ATWOOD (September 20) — Giving up three straight touchdowns right in the middle of the game, ended up costing West Carroll, as the War Eagles suffered their first loss in Region 6-1A play.
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Courtesy Michael Odom
(Milan) Mirror-Exhange | 9/24/24 |
ATWOOD (September 16) — West Carroll Junior High celebrated Homecoming Monday, delayed from the previous week due to weather. The War Eagles hosted Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Middle School and kept the Tigers at arm’s length for a 26-12 victory.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 9/24/24 |
LINDEN (September 13) — In one of the wildest games of the season, the West Carroll football team picked up an opening Region 6-1A victory with a win over Perry County.
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Courtesy Michael Odom
Mirror-Exchange | 9/17/24 |
NASHVILLE (September 9) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 3 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com.
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9/10/24
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After three weeks of the season, West Carroll senior running back Jayden Milton continues to prove that he is one of the top running backs in West Tennessee.
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Courtesy Michael Odom
Mirror-Exchange | 9/10/24 |
NASHVILLE (September 2) - The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 2 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com.
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9/3/24
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ATWOOD (August 29) — The West Carroll Junior High War Eagles hosted McKenzie Thursday night at the halfway mark of the middle school football season.
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By Brad Sam
brad@mckenziebanner.com | 9/3/24 |
West Carroll senior Jayden Milton is proving to be one of the best running backs in West Tennessee through the first two weeks of the season.
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Courtesy Michael Odom
Mirror-Exchange | 9/3/24 |
Not much seems to have changed with West Carroll football from last season. Yes, there is a new head coach in Adam Dowland, and yes, Ben Pruitt has stepped into the starting quarterback role.
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Courtesy Jean Odom
Mirror-Exchange | 8/27/24 |