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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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...
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 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.
McKenzie Sweeps West Carroll
January 13, 2026
McKENZIE (January 6) — McKenzie High School hosted West Carroll Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests and earned a sweep. A strong second quarter carried the Lady Rebels to a 50-31 win, while the Rebels pulled away in the third frame for a 78-34 victory.
McKenzie Homecoming is Friday
January 13, 2026
McKenzie Homecoming candidates include: Molly French, senior, daughter of Christine French and Misty Gibson;
Lady Rebels Best McEwen in Thriller, Rebels Fall
January 12, 2026
McEWEN (January 9) — McKenzie HIgh School began district basketball play Friday with a pair of road contests at McEwen. The Lady Rebels carried an early advantage into the third, where the Warriorettes took the momentum and the lead. McKenzie rallied in the fourth to claim a narrow, 56-54 victory. The Warriors pulled away early for a 78-44 win.
