Sports Writers Place McKenzie, Huntingdon, Martin-Westview in Top Rankings
August 17, 2026
August 17, 2026
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Mustang Offense Sharp in Jamboree Action with Lexington
August 16, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 14) — Huntingdon High School seniors Kenton Smith and Zayden Connelly delivered a dominant performance Friday night, leading the Huntingdon Mustangs to a convincing 22-0 shutout of Lexington in the annual Huntingdon QB Jamboree. Smith, the reigning BlueCross…
HMS Mustangs Romp to Win in Season Opener
August 11, 2026
HUNTINGDON (August 6, 2026) — The Huntingdon Middle School Mustangs dominated a Trenton Rosenwald Bears Middle School squad in their season opener as they galloped to a 32-0 lead at the half and cruised to a 38-8 win over the visiting Bears at Paul Ward Stadium Thursday.
Bethel Football Season Tickets on Sale Today
August 10, 2026
MCKENZIE – The countdown to Bethel University football is on.
Bethel Athletics Earns Gold Status Among Champions of Character
August 10, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri – For the eleventh straight year Bethel University was recognized as a Champions of Character Five-Star Institution. Bethel is one of 203 Five-Star Winners in the nation.
Rebels Look Solid in Scrimmage with Tigers
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE (August 7) — The McKenzie High School Rebels hosted the Lexington Tigers Friday at Bethel University for their final home scrimmage of the preseason. The Rebels performed well on both sides of the ball for a one-score edge in the varsity portion of the scrimmage.
Meet-and-Greet for McKenzie Football, Cheer, Band a Big Hit
August 10, 2026
McKENZIE (August 8) — McKenzie football players, cheerleaders and band members hosted a meet-and-greet event Saturday at Rebel Stadium. Players from the McKenzie Youth Football League all the way up to high school, middle and high school cheerleaders and the McKenzie Marching…
Blackburn Inducted into USA/ASA Tennessee Hall of Fame
August 7, 2026
LEBANON (August 1) — Greg Blackburn of McKenzie was inducted Saturday into the USA Softball/Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Tennessee Hall of Fame for his 35-year career as coach/sponsor of the Jean Shoppe men's slow pitch softball team, which yielded ten world tournament wins…
Rebels Struggle Against Union City in Opener
August 7, 2026
McKENZIE (August 6) — McKenzie Middle School hosted Union City Thursday to open the football season. The Rebels struggled on both sides of the ball in the first half as the Golden Tornadoes opened up a big lead. McKenzie made some adjustments and looked better down the stretch…
Lynn Watkins Named Head Men's Golf Coach at Bethel University
August 4, 2026
McKENZIE (August 4) — Bethel University Vice President of Athletics Derek Horne announced Thursday the hiring of Lynn Watkins as the new head coach of the Wildcats' men's golf program.
McKenzie Dominates Obion County in Scrimmage
August 3, 2026
McKENZIE (July 31) — McKenzie High School hosted Obion County Central Friday evening for an all-Rebel scrimmage at the MHS practice field. The host Rebels looked strong on both sides of the ball, especially during the varsity portion of the contest.
McKenzie Middle School Hosts Annual Jamboree
August 3, 2026
McKENZIE (August 1) — McKenzie Middle School hosted its annual football jamboree Saturday evening with 12 teams participating in eight scrimmages, played two at a time on a split field.
Region 7-2A Football: Will Huntingdon Make a Run at a Second Straight State Championship?
August 3, 2026
After Milan’s Class 2A runner-up finish in 2024, the Bulldogs' biggest rival, Huntingdon, made the run and won the Class 2A state championship last season.
Patrick Willis Named NFL Alumni Northern California Man of the Year
July 29, 2026
Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Tiger turned San Francisco 49er Patrick Willis was recently the proud recipient of the NFL Alumni Northern California Chapter Man of the Year Award. The NFL alum shared news of his award online on Tuesday, July 28.
Area High School Football Schedules
July 28, 2026
Gleason Aug. 21 Fulton Co. (Ky.) Aug. 28 @ Hollow Rock-Bruceton Sept. 4 Obion Co. Sept. 11 @ Dresden
Will Dresden Repeat as Region Champion?
July 27, 2026
Last season, Dresden was the cream of the Region 7-1A crop. The Lions won the region championship with an unbeaten record in region play, and running back Luke Di Pietro was named a Class 1A Mr. Football semifinalist.
Rebel Football in Preseason Action This Weekend
July 27, 2026
McKENZIE — It's football time in McKenzie this weekend as both the high school and middle school host preseason action.
Vintage Baseball to be Played at Parkers Crossroads
July 26, 2026
DATELINE — PARKERS CROSSROADS, TennesseeThe Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Park will host the first home game of the Resolute of Jackson Vintage Base Ball Club on Saturday, August 1, at 12:00 noon. The game will be played on the southeast corner of the battlefield at the intersection of Wildersville Road and Highway 22. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend.
McKenzie Hosts Milan for Scrimmage
July 24, 2026
McKENZIE (July 23) — McKenzie Middle School football hosted Milan Thursday evening at Rebel Stadium for a scrimmage with the regular season quickly approaching.
Blackburn to be Inducted into USA/ASA Tennessee Hall of Fame
July 24, 2026
Greg Blackburn of McKenzie will soon join a fourth Hall of Fame for his career as coach/sponsor of the Jean Shoppe men's slow pitch softball team.
