McKenzie Swept on Senior Night
February 24, 2026
McKENZIE (February 17) — McKenzie High School closed the regular season Tuesday with a pair of district basketball contests against McEwen.
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McKenzie’s Jaycee Stafford Welcomed to 1,000-Point Club
February 24, 2026
McKENZIE (February 17) — McKenzie High School sophomore basketball phenom Jaycee Stafford was presented a plaque Tuesday commemorating her recent achievement of 1,000 career points.
Tigers End Rebels’ Season
February 24, 2026
McKENZIE (February 19) — McKenzie High School hosted Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Thursday for the opening round of the District 12-1A Boys Basketball Tournament.
Lady Rebels Fall to Houston County, Lady Tigers to McEwen
February 24, 2026
McEWEN (February 21) — McEwen High School hosted the District 12-1A Girls Basketball Tournament semifinals Saturday.
McKenzie Basketball Seniors Honored
February 24, 2026
McKENZIE (February 17) — Prior to their final regular season home games on Tuesday, McKenzie High School basketball senior players, managers and cheerleaders were honored on the court, joined by family members.
Lady Rebels Top Lady Tigers to Claim Third
February 24, 2026
McEWEN (February 23) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels finished third in the District 12-1A Girls Basketball Tournament with a 43-34 win over Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central in Monday's consolation game at McEwen High School. Both teams will open region play on the road Friday at 7 p.m. McKenzie will travel to Perry County, while Central goes to Wayne County.
Lady Rebels, Rockets Claim Wins
February 17, 2026
CLARKSBURG (February 10) — McKenzie High School traveled to Clarksburg Tuesday for a pair of district basketball games.
McKenzie Girls' Cross-Country Team Honored with Proclamation
February 17, 2026
McKENZIE (February 12) — During Tuesday night's McKenzie City Council meeting, Mayor Ryan Griffin and the City Council honored the McKenzie High School Cross Country team for their success at the state championship in 2025 with a proclamation declaring February 12, 2026, as McKenzie High School Cross-Country Team Day.
District Tournaments Begin this Week
February 16, 2026
Tournament brackets are set for most high school basketball districts with games beginning this week.
High School Basketball Regular Season Nears End After Weather Delays
February 10, 2026
Area schools are wrapping up their regular season basketball schedules, which have been disrupted for two weeks thanks to Winter Storm Fern.
McKenzie Swept at Houston County
February 9, 2026
ERIN (February 6) — McKenzie High School traveled Friday for a pair of district basketball contests at Houston County, ending a long dormant stretch due to the winter weather. The Lady Rebels kept it close until the fourth, when the Lady Irish pulled away for a 60-45 win. The Rebels fell behind early, and the Fighting Irish completed the sweep, 75-55.
Winter Storm Fern Disrupts Height of Basketball Season
February 2, 2026
Winter Storm Fern threw a wrench in local high school basketball schedules just as schools were entering the final stretch of the season, which includes many district matchups that must be played before the postseason can begin.
McKenzie Sweeps West Carroll
January 27, 2026
ATWOOD (January 22) — West Carroll High School hosted McKenzie Thursday for a pair of basketball contests. The opener was close for three quarters, but the Lady Rebels pulled away in the fourth for a 61-37 win. After a tight first half, the Rebels had the momentum in the third, but had to hold off a fervent War Eagle rally in the fourth to claim a 59-53 victory.
Lady Rebels, Rockets Claim District Wins
January 27, 2026
McKENZIE (January 20) — McKenzie High School hosted Clarksburg Tuesday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady Rebels stormed out to an early lead and cruised to an 88-32 win. The boys' contest saw momentum swings and lead changes throughout, but the Rockets finished strong for a 78-71 victory.
McKenzie's Stafford Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone
January 27, 2026
ATWOOD (January 22) — Early in the fourth quarter of McKenzie High School's win Thursday at West Carroll, Lady Rebel sophomore Jaycee Stafford hit a pair of free throws to bring her career total to 1,000 points.
Former Rebels Taylor, Roditis Make Moves During College Transfer Portal
January 27, 2026
Former McKenzie High School football standouts Marquez Taylor and Stafford Roditis will continue their college careers with new teams following moves during the recent transfer portal.
Hastings is McKenzie Homecoming Queen
January 20, 2026
McKENZIE (January 16) — McKenzie High School celebrated basketball Homecoming Friday night. Prior to games against Houston County, the Homecoming court was presented and junior Ava Hastings was crowned queen.
McKenzie Track's Wallace Presented Championship Ring
January 20, 2026
McKENZIE (January 13) — McKenzie High School track standout Abigail Wallace was presented with a championship ring Tuesday night during McKenzie's home basketball games...
McKenzie Rebel Comeback Thriller Caps Homecoming Sweep of Houston County
January 20, 2026
McKENZIE (January 16) — McKenzie High School hosted Houston County Friday night for Homecoming festivities and a pair of district basketball contests.
McKenzie Sweeps Central
January 15, 2026
McKENZIE (January 13) — McKenzie High School hosted Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Tuesday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady Rebels pulled away early and coasted to a 63-30 win. The Rebels rallied from a halftime deficit to pull ahead and claim a 60-44 victory and complete the sweep.
