Huntingdon, Gleason, Westview in Top 10 Basketball Poll
February 10, 2026
NASHVILLE (February 9) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network released the latest basketball ranking for prep basketball.
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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.
Gleason's Sawyers Presented Dale Kelley Memorial Scholarship
February 10, 2026
GLEASON (February 5) — Gleason senior basketball player Kade Sawyers was presented with the Dale Kelley Memorial Scholarship during halftime of the girls' game Thursday.
Bulldogs, Lady Yellowjackets Split Wins
February 10, 2026
GLEASON (February 5) — Gleason High School hosted Greenfield Thursday for a pair of district basketball contests. The visiting Lady Yellowjackets pulled away early for a 72-21 win. The Bulldogs led early and pulled away in the third, then held off a late Greenfield rally to claim a 72-63 victory.
Huntingdon’s Braylin Dearmon Signs with UTM Football
February 10, 2026
HUNTINGDON (February 9) — Huntingdon High School senior football standout Braylin Dearmon will continue his gridiron career at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
Huntingdon Middle School Fillies Win Second Straight State Title
February 9, 2026
MURFREESBORO (February 5) — The Huntingdon Middle School Fillies polished off a 19-1 season with their second consecutive state championship at the James C. Haile State Tournament with a 36-31 overtime win over Columbia Academy Thursday on the campus of Middle Tennessee Christian School.
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.
Lady Wildcats Defeat Cumberland, Wildcats Fall
February 6, 2026
McKENZIE (February 5) — Bethel University hosted Cumberland University Thursday for a pair of Mid-South Conference basketball contests. The Lady Wildcats had a slow start offensively, but a strong fourth quarter sealed a 58-43 victory. The Wildcats fell behind early and trailed by as much as 23 points. A second half rally cut the deficit to single digits, but the visiting Phoenix held on to win, 83-68.
Bulldogs, Lady Lions Split Wins
February 6, 2026
DRESDEN (February 3) — Dresden High School hosted Gleason Tuesday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady Bulldogs had a one-point edge at the half, but the Lady Lions took control after the break for a 48-36 win. The Bulldogs pulled away in the second quarter for a 72-47 victory.
West Carroll Basketball Rescheduled, Winter Formal Cancelled
February 5, 2026
Basketball and other events at West Carroll Junior Senior High School have been further disrupted by the ongoing hazardous road conditions and school closures.
Gleason High School Basketball Hosts Greenfield Tonight
February 5, 2026
February 5 --- Gleason High School hosts Greenfield tonight for district basketball. Tipoff for the girls game is 6 p.m.
Huntingdon High School Basketball Games Shuffled
February 5, 2026
Huntingdon High School's remaining basketball schedule has been shaken up by the ongoing hazardous road conditions and school closures.
Bethel University Basketball Resumes Today
February 5, 2026
Bethel University basketball is back in action today! The teams will host Cumberland University this afternoon at Crisp Arena, beginning with the Lady Wildcats at 5:30 p.m.
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.
Dresden Sweeps West Carroll
January 27, 2026
DRESDEN (January 23) — Dresden High School hosted West Carroll Friday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Lions took an early lead en route to a 52-35 win. The War Eagles had an edge at the half, but the Lions took control in the third for a 67-45 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.
Mustangs, Fillies, Bulldogs Ranked in Latest Poll
January 26, 2026
NASHVILLE (January 26) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced the second week of basketball rankings for the 2025-26 season on Monday. Several area teams are ranked in the top ten of their classification, including both teams from Huntingdon and the Gleason Bulldogs.
