Several Players Included on the Coaches’ All-State Football List
January 7, 2025
NASHVILLE (January 2) — The Tennessee Football Coaches Association has begun releasing it’s all-state teams for the 2024 TSSAA football season.
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Rebel Tate Surber Signs with UT Martin Football
December 30, 2024
McKENZIE (December 17) — McKenzie High School senior and three-sport standout Tate Surber will play football for the University of Tennessee at Martin. The reigning Class 1A Mr. Football made his decision official Tuesday with a signing ceremony in the MHS Theater.
Rebels Win Big at Greenfield, Lady Rebels Fall
December 17, 2024
GREENFIELD (December 10) — McKenzie High School traveled to Greenfield Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels kept the game in reach into the fourth quarter, but the Lady Yellowjackets surged late to secure a 47-33 win. The Rebels pulled away down the stretch for an 82-48 victory.
Rebels Rout Panthers, Lady Rebels’ Late Rally Just Short
December 17, 2024
McKENZIE (December 12) — McKenzie High School hosted Riverside Thursday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels fell behind in the third, but stormed back to tie the game with two minutes left before falling 70-66. The Rebels had a narrow lead at the half, but exploded in the second half for an 86-56 victory.
Tate Surber Named Class 1A Mr. Football
December 17, 2024
NASHVILLE (December 10) — McKenzie’s Tate Surber was honored as Mr. Football for TSSAA Class 1A schools in Tennessee. He was honored by the Tennessee Titans Foundation at Nissan Stadium on Tuesday, December 10 during a luncheon in which the honorees, parents, coaches, and members of the media attended.
Lady Rebels, Bulldogs Pick Up Wins
December 10, 2024
GLEASON (December 2) — Gleason Junior High hosted McKenzie Middle School Monday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels trailed by four at the half, but seized momentum down the stretch for a 38-35 win. The Bulldogs gradually built a lead throughout for a 32-21 victory.
Lady Rebels Win at Camden, Rebels Fall
December 10, 2024
CAMDEN (December 3) — McKenzie High School traveled to Camden Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels trailed by four at the half, but took the lead in the third en route to a 47-42 victory. The Rebels had a two-point edge at the break, but the Lions rallied for a 60-52 win.
McKenzie’s Tate Surber is TSSAA Class 1A Mr. Football (Video Interview Included)
December 10, 2024
NASHVILLE (December 10) — McKenzie's Tate Surber was named TSSAA 1A Mr. Football for 2024 in a ceremony in Nashville on Tuesday, December 10. Surber navigated a field of candidates to be named semi-finalist, finalist and finally Mr. Football.
Rebels Top Panthers, Lady Rebels Fall
December 10, 2024
DECATURVILLE (December 6) — McKenzie traveled to Riverside High School Friday night for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Panthers pulled away in the second quarter to top the Lady Rebels, 61-46. The Rebels rode an early lead to a 66-56 win.
McKenzie’s Tate Surber is Class 1A Mr. Football Finalist
December 3, 2024
NASHVILLE (November 26) — Finalists for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards were announced Tuesday. Included are McKenzie’s Tate Surber (Class 1A), Milan’s Jaydon Peete (2A) and Westview’s Graham Simpson (3A).
Rebels End Season with Heartbreaker in Memphis
December 3, 2024
MEMPHIS (November 29) — The McKenzie Rebels traveled to the Bluff City on Black Friday for a TSSAA Football Semifinal with a trip to the state championship on the line. They met the MASE Phoenix at Crump Stadium and stormed out to a 19-0 lead in the second quarter.
McKenzie Swept at JCS
December 3, 2024
JACKSON (November 26) — McKenzie High School traveled to Jackson Christian School Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels kept the game in reach until the Lady Eagles pulled away in the fourth for a 58-43 win. The Eagles built their lead in the second quarter en route to a 66-39 win over a six-man Rebel squad.
McKenzie Swept by Stewart County in Preseason Opener
November 26, 2024
McKENZIE (November 21) — McKenzie High School hosted Stewart County for a pair of Hall of Champion (preseason) contests Thursday, their first of the year.
Rebels Edge Greenfield for First Win, Lady Rebels Fall
November 26, 2024
McKENZIE (November 23) — McKenzie High School hosted Greenfield Saturday afternoon for a pair of Hall of Champions (preseason) contests. The short-handed Rebels picked up a gritty first win, 66-63, on the back of Carter Kee’s 33 points. The Lady Yellowjackets leaned heavily on the three for a 61-36 win over the Lady Rebels.
Rebels Roll Raiders, Travel to Memphis for Semifinal
November 26, 2024
McKENZIE (November 22) — The road to Chattanooga goes through Memphis for the McKenzie Rebels, who crushed the Richland Raiders 55-7 in Friday night’s TSSAA Football Quarterfinal.
Lady Rebels Earn Big First Win at Bradford, Rebels Fall
November 26, 2024
BRADFORD (November 23) — McKenzie traveled to Bradford High School Saturday evening for a pair of Hall of Champions (preseason) contests. The Lady Rebels were dominant in their first win of the year, 56-26. The Rebels, still short-handed while football continues, fell 70-35.
Tennessee Titans, TSSAA announce 2024 Mr. Football finalists
November 26, 2024
Winners will be unveiled at luncheon on December 10 November 26, 2024 The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top football players in nine …
Fillies, Rebels Take Wins
November 19, 2024
McKENZIE (November 12) — McKenzie Middle School hosted Huntingdon Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. The Fillies controlled the opener from the jump and ran away with a 58-12 win. The Rebels and Mustangs went back-and-forth in the nightcap, but McKenzie finished strong to claim a 33-28 victory.
Dresden Sweeps McKenzie
November 19, 2024
McKENZIE (November 14) — McKenzie Middle School hosted Dresden Thursday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels led for most of the game, but the Lady Lions rallied late for a 37-35 win. The Lions pulled away in the second half to defeat the Rebels, 48-31.
Rebels Shake Off Slow Start for 28-0 Round Two Win
November 19, 2024
McKENZIE (November 15) — McKenzie High School hosted Eagleville Friday for a second-round contest in the TSSAA Football Playoffs. The Eagles held the Rebels to a single first-half touchdown, but McKenzie’s defense was even more staunch from start to finish for a 28-0 shutout victory.
