Rebels Dominate Second Half for Quarterfinal Win at Frank Hughes
March 4, 2025
CLIFTON (March 1) — Frank Hughes High School hosted the McKenzie Rebels Saturday for a Region 6A Boys Basketball quarterfinal.
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Gleason Falls to Greenfield in Consolation Game
March 4, 2025
McKENZIE (February 25) — The District 14A Girls Basketball Tournament concluded Tuesday at Bethel University with consolation and championship games.
Bulldogs are District Runner-Up
March 4, 2025
McKENZIE (February 26) — The Gleason High School Bulldogs are runner-up in the District 14A Boys Basketball Tournament hosted by Bethel University after a 61-37 loss to Union City in Wednesday’s championship game.
Mustangs Win District Title
March 4, 2025
It was a great week for Huntingdon High School basketball as the Mustangs won the district tournament and their opening round region game, and the Fillies opened region play with a win.
Lady War Eagles Fall in Thrilling Consolation Game
March 4, 2025
ATWOOD (February 27) — West Carroll High School hosted the conclusion of the District 13A Girls Basketball Tournament Wednesday. The host Lady War Eagles went down to the wire in the consolation game before Halls took the win, 45-42. In another thriller, Middleton claimed the championship over Humboldt, 46-43.
Lady Cats Move to Semi-finals in Conference Championship
March 3, 2025
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There is an old adage in sports which states, “It’s hard to beat a good opponent three times in one season.” The fifth seeded Bethel Lady Wildcats proved that to be true as they beat fourth seeded Georgetown 84-58 in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Saturday afternoon in Bowling Green.
Rebels Coast to Third over Tigers, Warriors Claim Title
February 27, 2025
McKENZIE (February 25) — McKenzie High School hosted the championship round of the District 12A Boys Basketball Tournament Tuesday. The host Rebels cruised to an 89-50 win over the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Tigers in the consolation game, and the McEwen Warriors claimed the championship, 50-47, after a thrilling, back-and-forth title game against the Houston County Fighting Irish.
Lady Rebels are Runner-Up After Thrilling Title Game
February 27, 2025
McKENZIE (February 24) — McKenzie High School hosted the championship round of the District 12A Girls Basketball Tournament Monday. A thrilling title game saw the host Lady Rebels fall behind early, then outscore McEwen in each of the final three quarters. Tight defense from McKenzie, coupled with a fearless offensive performance in the paint from freshman phenom Jaycee Stafford that yielded 39 points, kept the game in reach. Despite playing much of the second half without their Miss Basketball finalist Laila Downs-Darden, the Warriorettes held on for a 64-60 win. In the consolation game, the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Lady Tigers led early, but the Houston County Lady Irish bounced back and claimed a 58-47 victory and a third-place district finish.
Rebels Fall to Houston County in Semifinal
February 25, 2025
ERIN (February 22) — The McKenzie Rebels traveled to Houston County High School Saturday for a District 12A Boys Basketball Tournament semifinal. The game was tied after three quarters, but the Fighting Irish pulled away in the fourth for a 65-51 win and a spot in the championship game. The Rebels will play in the consolation game.
Lady Rebels Handle Houston County, Advance to Championship
February 25, 2025
McKENZIE (February 17) — The McKenzie High School Lady Rebels hosted Houston County Monday for a District 12A Girls Basketball Tournament semifinal contest. The Lady Rebels dominated the second quarter and coasted to a 48-31 win and a spot in the championship game.
Lady War Eagles Top Clarksburg in First Round
February 25, 2025
CLARKSBURG (February 17) — The Clarksburg High School Lady Rockets hosted West Carroll Monday in the first round of the District 13A Girls Basketball Tournament. Clarksburg had the lead early, but the Lady War Eagles took control and pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 64-44 victory and a spot in the semifinals.
Gleason Bulldogs Edge Greenfield in District
February 25, 2025
McKENZIE (February 24) - Gleason Bulldogs defeated in-county Class 1A rival Greenfield on Monday, February 24 during the District 13 tournament at Bethel University. Both advance to play again …
Lady Bulldogs Fall to Dresden in Semifinal
February 25, 2025
McKENZIE (February 22) — The Gleason High School Lady Bulldogs faced the top-seed Dresden Lady Lions Saturday in a District 14A Girls Basketball Tournament semifinal at Bethel University’s Crisp Arena.
District Tournaments Continue After Delays
February 25, 2025
Area high school basketball teams saw district tournaments disrupted by winter weather last week. Some districts have since completed their tournaments, but others are still in process. Region tournament schedules had not been released as of The Banner’s press deadline.
Wolfe Hired as HCHS Head Football Coach
February 25, 2025
Henry County High School has announced the hiring of Coach Josh Wolfe as the head football coach. A familiar face to the Patriot family, Coach Wolfe previously served as an assistant coach with the program.
Lady Bulldogs Edge Lake County in First Round
February 25, 2025
GLEASON (February 17) — The Gleason High School Lady Bulldogs hosted Lake County Monday for the first round of the District 14A Girls Basketball Tournament. The tight contest went down to the wire as the Lady Bulldogs claimed a 39-27 win to advance to the semifinals.
McKenzie High School Sweeps West Carroll
February 18, 2025
ATWOOD (February 14) — West Carroll High School hosted McKenzie Friday for a pair of basketball contests, wrapping up the regular season for both schools. The visitors pulled away early in both games. The Lady Rebels won 51-36 in the opener, and the Rebels took the nightcap, 57-19.
McKenzie Sweeps Milan on Senior Night
February 18, 2025
McKENZIE (February 11) — McKenzie High School celebrated Senior Night Tuesday and earned a decisive sweep over visiting Milan. Fourteen senior players, managers and cheerleaders were honored prior to the games, joined on the court by family members.
Tate Surber is All-Time Leading Scorer for Rebels
February 18, 2025
McKENZIE — Tate Surber, a senior at McKenzie High School, is the all-time leading scorer for men’s basketball at McKenzie High School.
West Carroll Swept by Bradford on Homecoming
February 18, 2025
ATWOOD (February 13) — West Carroll High School celebrated Homecoming Thursday and hosted Bradford for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady War Eagles kept the game in reach but fell to the Lady Red Devils, 52-41. The Red Devils pulled away early for a 53-28 win.
