Mustangs blank Panthers 42-0 advance to quarterfinals
November 15, 2026
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Huntingdon Mustangs Round Up
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Guys talking football podcast with Russell Bush and Eric Swenson ( Moving On )
November 12, 2026
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Huntingdon Hosts Basketball Invitational
November 10, 2026
HUNTINGDON — Area high school basketball fans will get an early look at the upcoming hardwood season this weekend as Huntingdon High School hosts the annual Joseph Mayo Invitational Pre-Season Jamboree on Saturday, November 14.
Beating around the bush podcast episode 213
November 9, 2026
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McKenzie Football to Move to Class 2A in 2027, West Carroll to Move to Region 8 in 1A
November 9, 2026
McKENZIE — McKenzie High School will move from Class 1A to Class 2A in football beginning with the 2027 season, putting the Rebels in Region 6 with Carroll County rival Huntingdon.
A Busy Week for Basketball
November 8, 2026
HUNTINGDON — The Huntingdon Middle School Fillies improved to 8-1 on the season after winning two of three games last week, while the Mustangs finished the week 1-2 to bring their record to 4-5.
Running for Something
November 8, 2026
Over the years, my sportswriting career has become overcrowded with a lot of sporting events, and I have had to learn to prioritize what is important and what is less important as far as a newspaper is concerned.
McKenzie Girls Finish Second in State
November 8, 2026
MEMPHIS (November 6) — The McKenzie Lady Rebels improved on last year's third-place finish to claim state runner-up honors Friday at the TSSAA Division I Class A Cross Country State Championships at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis.
Huntingdon Rolls Past Memphis Business in Playoff Opener
November 8, 2026
HUNTINGDON (November 6) — The Huntingdon Mustangs advanced to the second round of the Class 2A football playoffs with a dominating 63-7 victory over the Memphis Business Execs Friday at Paul Ward Stadium, extending their winning streak to 23 games.
Guys talking football with Russell Bush and Eric Swenson (episode 24)
November 5, 2026
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Cole Brown, Kenton Smith Among Mr. Football Semi-Finalist
November 5, 2026
HERMITAGE (November 4) — McKenzie quarterback Cole Brown and Huntingdon quarterback Kenton Smith have been named semifinalists for the 2026 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards, according to an announcement Wednesday by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA).
TSSAA State Football First Round Matchups
November 2, 2026
The road to a state championship begins Friday, November 6, as area high school football teams open postseason play. McKenzie, Huntingdon, Humboldt, Milan, South Fulton, Martin Westview and Henry County will host first-round games, while Greenfield, Union City and South Gibson travel for their opening-round matchups.
Huntingdon Primary School Hosts Boo Bash
November 2, 2026
HUNTINGDON (October 29) — Huntingdon Primary School hosted its annual Boo Bash Thursday evening, bringing students, families and community members together for a night of Halloween fun.
More Than a Game
October 31, 2026
For 25 years, I worked for another newspaper, and now I am just a couple of months into my new position with The Banner. I have never apologized, and I will not start today, for being a Huntingdon sports fanatic. At the same time, I am a supporter of all Carroll County teams.
Mustangs Cap Undefeated Season with 42-0 Win Over Union City
October 31, 2026
UNION CITY (October 30) — The Huntingdon Mustangs capped off their 14th undefeated regular season in school history and fifth under head football coach Eric Swenson Friday night with a 42-0 shutout victory over Union City.
Fillies Improve to 6-0, Mustangs at 3-3
October 30, 2026
The Huntingdon Middle School Fillies, winners of the last two James C. Haile State Tournaments, are off to a fast start this season, winning both games this week to improve to 6-0.
McKenzie Girls, Huntingdon Boys Qualify for State Meet
October 29, 2026
DRESDEN (October 27) — Dresden hosted the TSSAA Division I, Class A, Section 3 Cross Country Meet Tuesday, with the McKenzie Lady Rebels claiming the girls sectional championship and the Huntingdon Mustangs earning a third-place finish in the boys competition. Both teams…
Guys talking football with Russell Bush and Eric Swenson (Power football)episode 23
October 29, 2026
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Beating around the Bush podcast (unfazed) episode 211
October 27, 2026
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Fillies Fall One Game Short of State Tournament
October 25, 2026
The Huntingdon High School Fillies soccer team finished the season with a 15-5 record, falling one game short of the program's first state tournament berth with a 3-0 loss to Cascade Saturday night in Wartrace in sectional play.
