McKenzie High School Hosts Youth Football Camp
July 21, 2026
McKENZIE (July 20) — Coach Keith Hodge and the McKenzie High School Rebels hosted the third annual Youth Football Camp Monday evening at the indoor practice facility.
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Lady Wildcats Top NAIA Academic Team Honor Roll
July 21, 2026
ATLANTA (July 21) – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Mercy University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Bethel University (Tennessee), and Trinity Valley Community College sit atop their respective divisions in the 2025-26 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls announced Tuesday by…
Can McKenzie Make Another Run at the TSSAA Class 1A State Championship Game?
July 21, 2026
The McKenzie Rebels football team lost the opening game of the 2025 season, but the Rebels did not lose again until the Class 1A state championship game. The team won 13 straight games last season and took the Region 6-1A championship.
Lil Rebs Soccer Camp Develops Young Talent
July 20, 2026
McKENZIE (July 13-15) — The McKenzie High School Rebel and Lady Rebel soccer teams and Head Coach Karlene Ellis hosted the Lil Rebs Soccer Camp from Monday through Wednesday, drawing 25 kids ages 4-10.
Bethel Hosts Coach JJ's Girls Residential Soccer Camp
July 20, 2026
McKENZIE/HUNTINGDON (July 11-13) — Bethel University hosted the annual Coach JJ's Girls Residential Soccer Camp Saturday through Monday. Malang Jarju, head coach of the Bethel men's soccer team, runs the camp with his fellow Wildcat coaches and players.
Huntingdon Coaches Talk Football at Historical Society
July 16, 2026
HUNTINGDON (July 15) — Featured speakers at this month's meeting of the Huntingdon Historical Society on Wednesday morning were former Huntingdon High School football assistant coach Jimmy Pritchard and current Head Coach Eric Swenson.
MHS Hosts Volleyball Camp
July 14, 2026
The McKenzie High School Volleyball Team is hosting a summer volleyball camp for female students in third to eighth grade.
Edlins Win Gold at Tennessee Senior Olympics
July 14, 2026
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (June 19–22) — Building on their 2025 national appearance, Chris and Charleace Edlin continued their athletic success at the 2026 Tennessee Senior Olympics this June, collectively earning seven gold medals.
Wildcats to Open 2026 Football Schedule Against West Tennessee Neighbor
July 14, 2026
The Bethel University Wildcats open their 2026 season at home against close neighbor Lane College on August 29.
Ultramarathon Runners Pass Through Weakley, Carroll County
July 14, 2026
Scores of ultramarathon runners crossed through Weakley and Carroll counties as part of the Last Annual Vol State Road Race.
McKenzie High School Hosts 7-on-7
July 9, 2026
McKENZIE (July 9) — High school football teams resumed activity this week following the TSSAA-mandated "dead period." McKenzie High School hosted Obion County Central, Greenfield and Southside Thursday morning for 7-on-7 scrimmages and strength and skill competitions.
Patrick Willis Inducted into NFHS National High School Hall of Fame
July 7, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (June 29) — Before ever playing an organized sport, Patrick Willis recalls seeing highlight tapes – yes, the old VHS variety in his elementary classroom – of former Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School players who starred for the Tigers before him.
Coming Soon: The New McKenzieBanner.com
July 7, 2026
We're excited to announce that a brand-new McKenzieBanner.com is on the way! Very soon, The McKenzie Banner will unveil a completely redesigned website built to make it easier than ever to stay up-to-date on news and developments in the tri-county area. Whether you're reading on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you'll enjoy a faster, cleaner, and more user-friendly experience.
McKenzie High School Hosts Youth Football Camp July 20
July 7, 2026
Head Coach Keith Hodge and the McKenzie High School Rebels host the 2026 Youth Football Camp on Monday, July 20 at the MHS Indoor Practice Facility from 6-8 p.m.
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.
Coach Jeff Britt’s Basketball Camps Develop Youth Talent
June 30, 2026
McKENZIE (June 22-24) — The Annual Wildcat Individual Basketball Camp, hosted by Bethel University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Britt, welcomed dozens of young hoops enthusiasts to campus last week.
McKenzie High School Preseason Football Schedule Released
June 30, 2026
McKENZIE — McKenzie High School football recently released a schedule of activities for the 2026 preseason.
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.
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.
