Progress Made in Bethel University Turf Replacement
June 30, 2026
In the second week of Bethel University’s turf replacement project at Walter Butler Stadium, the football field was completely stripped of its decade-old turf.
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Former Bethel Wildcat Leads Milan Bulldogs to State Baseball Championship
June 23, 2026
MILAN — The Milan Bulldogs captured the 2026 TSSAA Class 2A Baseball State Championship on May 22, defeating White House Heritage 3-0 at Middle Tennessee Christian School.
Shooting Hunger Draws Over 200
June 19, 2026
HUNTINGDON (June 19) — Shooting Hunger hosted its annual West Tennessee event, a Sporting Clays Fun Shoot, Friday at the Carroll County Shooting Sports Park. The event drew over 200 participants.
Turf Replacement Begins at Bethel’s Walter Butler Stadium
June 16, 2026
McKENZIE (June 15) — Bethel University’s Walter Butler Stadium is getting new turf this summer. Crews began removal of the old turf Monday, which is expected to take several days. Officials told The Banner that the replacement project would continue as weather allows, and that the field must be ready by July 15 for the return of football players for preseason activities.
Nelson Summer Basketball Camps: Over Two Decades of Cultivating Young Players
June 16, 2026
McKENZIE (June 15) — For just over two decades, Bethel University Lady Wildcat Basketball Head Coach Chris Nelson has spent part of each summer cultivating young players with help from his players and staff in a series of three-day camps.
TSSAA Board Plans Adoption of Basketball Shot Clock
June 10, 2026
(June 10) — The TSSAA Board of Control on Tuesday signaled a new era for high school hoops, approving a phased implementation of a basketball shot clock and a move toward RPI-based seeding for the Division I state tournament.
Clarksburg School Announces Plans for Soccer Field
June 9, 2026
CLARKSBURG (June 2) — The Clarksburg Rockets will soon have a soccer field to call home, Clarksburg School revealed on Tuesday.
McKenzie’s Johnsey Signs with Bethel Baseball
June 9, 2026
McKENZIE (June 8) — Recent McKenzie High School graduate and baseball standout Xander Johnsey signed with Bethel University baseball Monday in the MHS theater.
Auto Clinic Claims Soccer Championship
June 3, 2026
McKENZIE — The Auto Clinic team recently earned the 10U championship in the McKenzie Youth Soccer League's spring season
Junior Golf Tourney Winners
June 2, 2026
Golf Tournament Winners
June 2, 2026
Former Bethel Standout Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
May 25, 2026
McKENZIE (May 25) — Kalynn Howard enters her first season as Assistant Coach for the Bethel University Women’s basketball program in 2026-27. Howard spent the previous five years as both a player and graduate assistant for the Lady Wildcats. Head Coach Chris Nelson broke the exciting news Monday afternoon.
Three Mustangs Ink with Jackson State
May 22, 2026
Three Huntingdon Mustang seniors signed with Jackson State Community College last week to continue their athletic careers. Shawn Simpson signed to run cross country with the Green Jays, and Silas Sharp and Caleb Ezell signed with the Green Jay baseball program.
Area Athletes Excel at State Track Meet
May 21, 2026
KNOXVILLE (May 19) — Several area athletes excelled at the TSSAA 2026 Division I Class A State Track and Field Championships Tuesday at Tom Black Track on the campus of the University of Tennessee, including three second place finishes for McKenzie athletes and two fourth place finishes for Huntingdon.
Rebels End Season with Game Three Loss
May 18, 2026
McKENZIE (May 15) — The McKenzie High School Rebels ended their season Thursday with a 16-4 loss to the Eagleville Eagles in the decisive Game Three of the TSSAA Class 1A Baseball Sectional Series.
Tigers End Season with Game Two Loss
May 15, 2026
LYNNVILLE (May 14) — The Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School Tigers ended their season Thursday with a 12-0 loss to the Richland Raiders in Game Two of the best-of-three TSSAA Class 1A Baseball Sectional Series.
Mustangs End Season with Game Two Loss in Extra Innings
May 15, 2026
BELL BUCKLE (May 14) — The Huntingdon High School Mustangs ended their season Thursday with a 2-0 loss in an 11-inning pitching duel to the Cascade Champions in Game Two of the best-of-three TSSAA Class 2A Baseball Sectional Series.
Mustangs Fall to Cascade in Game One
May 14, 2026
BELL BUCKLE (May 13) — The Huntingdon High School Mustangs traveled to face the Cascade High School Champions Wednesday in Game One of the best-of-three TSSAA Class 2A Baseball Sectional Series. A home run by Cascade's Jayden Hathcock would provide the only runs of the pitching duel as the Champions won, 2-0.
Tigers Fall to Richland in Game One
May 14, 2026
LYNNVILLE (May 13) — The Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School Tigers traveled to face the Richland Raiders Wednesday in Game One of the best-of-three TSSAA Class 1A Baseball Sectional Series. Richland opened up a big lead early en route to a 15-0 win in five innings.
Rebels, Eagles Split First Two Games
May 14, 2026
McKENZIE (May 13) — The McKenzie High School Rebels hosted Eagleville Wednesday for the first two games of the best-of-three TSSAA Class 1A Baseball Sectional Series. The Rebels took Game One, 4-1, but the visiting Eagles bounced back for a big win in Game Two, 15-5, to force a winner-take-all Game Three on Thursday.
