Gleason Defeats Halls in Region Play
March 3, 2026
GLEASON (February 28) — Gleason Bulldogs claimed a regional victory over the visiting Halls Tigers on Saturday, February 28.
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Area Teams Are Ranked in State Basketball Poll
March 3, 2026
NASHVILLE (March 2) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced the basketball rankings for the 2025-26 season on Monday, March 2.
Lady War Eagles Fall to Dresden, End Season
March 2, 2026
DRESDEN (February 27) — Dresden High School hosted West Carroll Friday night to open the Region 7-1A Girls Basketball Tournament. The Lady War Eagles kept the game close, trailing by just four entering the final frame, but the Lady Lions held on for a 45-36 win. The loss ends the season for West Carroll.
Lady Rebels Advance with Rout at Perry County
March 2, 2026
LINDEN (February 27) —- The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels advanced to the semifinals of the Region 6-1A Girls Basketball Tournament with a 59-32 opening-round win at Perry County. The Lady Rebels would face McEwen Monday night after The Banner's press deadline. The winner advanced to the region championship on Wednesday and is guaranteed a sectional appearance. A loss means the end of the season.
Tigers, Lady Tigers End Seasons with Losses to Wayne County
March 2, 2026
WAYNESBORO (February 27) — The Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Lady Tigers and Tigers traveled to Wayne County High School Friday for quarterfinals in their respective Region 6-1A Basketball tournaments. The host Lady Wildcats pulled away early for a 60-30 win, and the Wildcats followed suit for a 77-32 victory. The losses ended the season for both Central teams.
Rockets End Season with Loss to Vikings
March 2, 2026
LINDEN (February 28) —- Perry County High School hosted Clarksburg Saturday to open the Region 6-1A Boys Basketball Tournament. The Rockets trailed by just two points at the half, but the Vikings pulled away in the third for a 49-36 win. The loss ends Clarksburg’s season.
Rebels Top Rockets in Season Opener
February 27, 2026
HUNTINGDON (February 26) — Clarksburg hosted McKenzie Middle School Thursday at Kelley Sports Complex to open the soccer season. The Rebels claimed an 8-3 win.
Lady Wildcat Micah Hart is Mid-South Conference Player of the Year
February 27, 2026
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — After a dominant 2025-26 regular season campaign that placed her among the league’s elite from start to finish, Bethel’s Micah Hart has been named the Mid-South Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Year.
Girls' Region Basketball Tournaments Begin Friday
February 25, 2026
Girls region basketball tournaments tip off Friday, February 27. Friday's first-round games are hosted at the higher seed. The remainder of each region's tournament is played at a single location, with semifinals on Monday, March 2 and championships on Wednesday, March 4.
Boys' Region Basketball Tournaments Begin Saturday
February 25, 2026
Boys' region basketball tournaments tip off Saturday, February 28. Saturday's first-round games are hosted at the higher seed. The remainder of each region's tournament is played at a single location, with semifinals on Tuesday, March 3 and championships on Thursday, March 6.
Bulldogs are Runner-Up to Lake County
February 25, 2026
McKENZIE (February 23) — The District 14-1A Boys Basketball Tournament concluded Monday at Bethel University's Crisp Arena. In the championship game, the Gleason Bulldogs fell behind early to Lake County but climbed back to trail by just a point after three quarters. The Falcons held on in the fourth to claim a 53-50 win and the district title.
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.
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.
Bulldogs Defeat Dresden in District 14A Tourney
February 24, 2026
BETHEL UNIVERSITY (February 20) — Gleason Bulldogs struck early and often against the Dresden Lions in the District 14A tournament held at Bethel University on February 20.
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.
District 14-A All-District Girls Team Announced
February 24, 2026
BETHEL UNIVERSITY (February 21) — Members of the 2026 14-A All-District girls team included (not in order as pictured) Gracie Adams of Dresden, Yharia Bolden of Lake County, Elizabeth Jarred of Dresden, Skylar Arnold of Greenfield, Mariah Valentine of Lake County, Ahmyre Allen of Gleason, Alli McFarland of South Fulton, Molly Robinson of Dresden, Jacie West of Dresden, Lakin Chism of Lake County, Hylan Leach of Gleason, Ella Porter of Greenfield, and Rayanna Fisher of Greenfield, who was also the District 14-A MVP. Greenfield claimed first, Dresden second place, Lake County placed third, and Gleason placed fourth.
Lady War Eagles Top Bradford
February 24, 2026
HUMBOLDT (February 21) — The West Carroll High School Lady War Eagles finished third in the District 13-1A Girls Basketball Tournament with a 57-41 win over Bradford in Saturday’s consolation game.
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.
Rockets Fall to Houston County, Tigers to McEwen
February 24, 2026
McEWEN (February 21) — McEwen High School hosted the District 12-1A Boys Basketball Tournament semifinals Saturday.
