Rebels Dominate Second Half for Quarterfinal Win at Frank Hughes
March 4, 2025
CLIFTON (March 1) — Frank Hughes High School hosted the McKenzie Rebels Saturday for a Region 6A Boys Basketball quarterfinal.
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McKenzie’s Teague Commits to Lindsey Wilson College
March 4, 2025
McKenzie — Martez Teague is the third McKenzie Rebel to commit to continue his football career.
Lady Rebels are Runner-Up After Thrilling Title Game
February 27, 2025
McKENZIE (February 24) — McKenzie High School hosted the championship round of the District 12A Girls Basketball Tournament Monday. A thrilling title game saw the host Lady Rebels fall behind early, then outscore McEwen in each of the final three quarters. Tight defense from McKenzie, coupled with a fearless offensive performance in the paint from freshman phenom Jaycee Stafford that yielded 39 points, kept the game in reach. Despite playing much of the second half without their Miss Basketball finalist Laila Downs-Darden, the Warriorettes held on for a 64-60 win. In the consolation game, the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Lady Tigers led early, but the Houston County Lady Irish bounced back and claimed a 58-47 victory and a third-place district finish.
Rebels Coast to Third over Tigers, Warriors Claim Title
February 27, 2025
McKENZIE (February 25) — McKenzie High School hosted the championship round of the District 12A Boys Basketball Tournament Tuesday. The host Rebels cruised to an 89-50 win over the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Tigers in the consolation game, and the McEwen Warriors claimed the championship, 50-47, after a thrilling, back-and-forth title game against the Houston County Fighting Irish.
Lady Rebels Handle Houston County, Advance to Championship
February 25, 2025
McKENZIE (February 17) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels hosted Houston County Monday for a District 12A Girls Basketball Tournament semifinal contest. The Lady Rebels dominated the second quarter and coasted to a 48-31 win and a spot in the championship game.
District Tournaments Continue After Delays
February 25, 2025
Area high school basketball teams saw district tournaments disrupted by winter weather last week. Some districts have since completed their tournaments, but others are still in process. Region tournament schedules had not been released as of The Banner’s press deadline.
Rebels Fall to Houston County in Semifinal
February 25, 2025
ERIN (February 22) — The McKenzie Rebels traveled to Houston County High School Saturday for a District 12A Boys Basketball Tournament semifinal. The game was tied after three quarters, but the Fighting Irish pulled away in the fourth for a 65-51 win and a spot in the championship game. The Rebels will play in the consolation game.
District Tournaments This Week, Weather Prompts Changes
February 18, 2025
The high school basketball regular season has ended, and district tournaments begin this week for area teams. The potential for winter weather on Tuesday, February 18 has already prompted some changes to game times, and further changes could be necessary later in the week depending on accumulation and road conditions.
McKenzie Sweeps Milan on Senior Night
February 18, 2025
McKENZIE (February 11) — McKenzie High School celebrated Senior Night Tuesday and earned a decisive sweep over visiting Milan. Fourteen senior players, managers and cheerleaders were honored prior to the games, joined on the court by family members.
Tate Surber is All-Time Leading Scorer for Rebels
February 18, 2025
McKENZIE — Tate Surber, a senior at McKenzie High School, is the all-time leading scorer for men’s basketball at McKenzie High School.
McKenzie High Splits Nailbiters with Camden
February 18, 2025
McKENZIE (February 10) — McKenzie High School hosted Camden Monday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels shook off a slow start and pulled off a thrilling comeback to win 44-43. A similar rally by the Rebels came up just short in a 59-58 loss.
McKenzie High School Sweeps West Carroll
February 18, 2025
ATWOOD (February 14) — West Carroll High School hosted McKenzie Friday for a pair of basketball contests, wrapping up the regular season for both schools. The visitors pulled away early in both games. The Lady Rebels won 51-36 in the opener, and the Rebels took the nightcap, 57-19.
Pate is McKenzie High School Homecoming Queen
February 11, 2025
McKENZIE (February 7) — Senior Sophie Pate was crowned McKenzie High School Basketball Homecoming Queen Friday during pregame festivities.
Fillies, Rebels Win on Huntingdon Senior Night
February 11, 2025
HUNTINGDON (February 4) — Huntingdon High School celebrated Senior Night Tuesday, hosting McKenzie and honoring three senior cheerleaders and six senior players between basketball contests.
Rebel KD Cunningham Signs with Kentucky Wesleyan Football
February 11, 2025
McKENZIE (February 7) — McKenzie High School football standout Kadarius (KD) Cunningham will continue his gridiron career at Kentucky Wesleyan College. The senior was feted at a signing ceremony Friday in the MHS Theater, joined by family members, coaches, teammates, classmates, teachers and a plethora of supporters.
McKenzie Splits Wins on Homecoming
February 11, 2025
McKENZIE (February 7) — McKenzie High School celebrated Homecoming Friday, hosting Houston County for a pair of consequential district basketball contests.
Huntingdon Sweeps McKenzie
February 4, 2025
McKENZIE (January 27) — The storied rivalry continued Monday as McKenzie High School hosted Huntingdon for a pair of basketball contests, their first meeting of the season. The Fillies pulled away in the second quarter en route to a 67-35 win. The Rebels took an early lead, but the Mustangs had the edge down the stretch to claim an 86-79 victory.
McKenzie’s Scott Signs with UT Martin Cheer
February 4, 2025
McKENZIE (January 27) — McKenzie High School senior cheerleader Laila Scott signed to join the University of Tennessee at Martin’s cheer squad during a ceremony Monday in the theater, joined by family, friends, teachers and fellow cheerleaders.
McKenzie High School Football Celebrates Phenomenal Season
January 28, 2025
McKENZIE (January 26) — Players, coaches, cheerleaders, family members, fans and members of the media gathered Sunday afternoon at McKenzie Church of Christ to celebrate another highly successful McKenzie High School football season and all of the people that made it possible.
McKenzie Swept by McEwen
January 28, 2025
McKENZIE (January 20) — McKenzie High School hosted McEwen Monday for a pair of district basketball contests. The fifth-ranked Warriorettes rode an early lead to a 75-51 win. The Rebels made a late rally, pulling within two points more than once before falling to the Warriors, 72-64.
