Rebels are Class 1A Runner-Up
December 9, 2025
CHATTANOOGA (December 5) — The McKenzie High School Rebels are the TSSAA Class 1A Football State Runner-Up after a 42-14 loss to South Pittsburg Friday in the BlueCross Bowl at Finley Stadium.
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Banquet Honors McKenzie Cross Country Runners
December 9, 2025
McKENZIE (December 7) — The McKenzie High School girls’ and boys’ cross country teams met at Hometown Hangout Sunday for an end-of-season banquet, celebrating both individual and team accomplishments.
Huntingdon Sweeps McKenzie
December 4, 2025
HUNTINGDON (December 2) — Huntingdon High School hosted McKenzie Tuesday for a pair of basketball contests. The Fillies dominated the first half en route to a 74-52 win. The Mustangs also enjoyed a big first-half advantage to claim an 85-49 victory.
McKenzie Middle Honors Eighth Graders as Basketball Season Wraps
December 4, 2025
McKENZIE (December 1) — Eighth grade players, managers, cheerleaders and pep band performers were honored Monday as McKenzie Middle School concluded the basketball regular season. 29 eighth graders were joined on the court by family members for recognition between the boys' and girls' games against Gleason.
Lady Bulldogs, Rebels Claim Wins
December 4, 2025
McKENZIE (December 1) — McKenzie Middle School hosted Gleason Monday for the final home set of the basketball season. The girls' game was close throughout, but the visiting Lady Bulldogs built and protected a small lead in the second half for a 30-24 win. The Rebels pulled away in the second quarter, but had to hold off a late Bulldog rally to seal a 37-28 victory.
Rebels, Mustangs, Chargers Headed To TSSAA Football Championships
December 2, 2025
CHATTANOOGA — Three area high school football teams will compete for state championships this weekend in the TSSAA’s BlueCross Bowl.
Rebels Dominate Tigers, Advance to Title Game
December 1, 2025
McKENZIE (November 28) — For the fourth time in five years, the McKenzie High School Rebels will compete for the TSSAA Class 1A State Football Championship after a convincing 39-0 drubbing of Fayetteville in Friday’s semifinal round. McKenzie will face South Pittsburg at 3 p.m. Friday, December 5 at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga...
Mustangs Jump to Top of 2A Poll, Rebels Fall to Second in 1A Ahead of Championship Weekend
December 1, 2025
NASHVILLE (December 1) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network released on Monday morning their final high school football rankings before the championship round this weekend.
McKenzie Splits Season Opener with Peabody
November 26, 2025
McKENZIE (November 24) — McKenzie High School tipped off the basketball season Monday, hosting Peabody. The Lady Rebels were dominant from start to finish for a 67-30 victory. The Rebels were short-handed, dressing out just six players due to eight still playing football. The Golden Tide, at full strength, coasted to an 87-43 win.
Rebel Cole Brown is Mr. Football Finalist
November 26, 2025
NASHVILLE (November 25) — Finalists for the 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards were announced Tuesday, and for the fourth time in five years, a McKenzie High School player is among the three Class 1A finalists. Junior Cole Brown follows in the footsteps of recent finalists Tate Surber, Jackson Cassidy and Marquez Taylor. Surber and Cassidy were named Mr. Football in 2024 and 2022, respectively, and Taylor was a finalist in 2021.
Rebels Still Number One as Semifinals Loom
November 24, 2025
NASHVILLE (November 24) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced football rankings Monday morning following the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs.
Rebels Escape Richland with Last-Second Field Goal, Will Host Black Friday Semifinal
November 24, 2025
LYNNVILLE (November 21) — For the fifth consecutive year, McKenzie High School has advanced to the TSSAA Class 1A Football State Semifinals after a thrilling, 24-21 road win over Richland in Friday's quarterfinal round. The Rebels will host Fayetteville on Black Friday with a state championship berth on the line. Kickoff is 7 p.m.
McKenzie Girls' Basketball Organizing Youth League
November 24, 2025
Youth girls' basketball is coming to McKenzie this winter. McKenzie High School girls' basketball Head Coach Dru Emerson is organizing youth league basketball for grades 2-5.
McKenzie Sweeps West Carroll
November 21, 2025
ATWOOD (November 20) — West Carroll Junior High hosted McKenzie Thursday for a pair of basketball contests. The Lady Rebels pulled ahead early and coasted to a 30-19 win. The War Eagles also fell behind quickly, but rallied late before the Rebels sealed a 44-35 victory.
Rebels Take Sting out of Yellowjackets, Advance to Quarterfinals
November 18, 2025
McKENZIE (November 14) —- For the sixth consecutive season, McKenzie High School will compete in the state football quarterfinals after a 56-6 second-round win over the Greenfield Yellowjackets. The Rebels (11-1) will make a two-and-a-half hour trek Friday to face Richland (10-2) for a semifinal bid. Kickoff is 7 p.m.
McKenzie Middle School Celebrates Football Season with Banquet
November 17, 2025
McKENZIE (November 15) — The McKenzie Middle School football team celebrated a winning season Saturday with a banquet at Bethel University's Vera Low Center.
Dresden Sweeps McKenzie
November 14, 2025
DRESDEN (November 13) — Dresden Middle School hosted McKenzie Thursday for a pair of basketball contests. The hosts controlled their home court for two strong wins. The Lady Lions won 44-14, while the Lions claimed a 45-18 victory.
Huntingdon Sweeps McKenzie
November 12, 2025
HUNTINGDON (November 11) — Huntingdon Middle School hosted McKenzie Tuesday at Huntingdon High School for a pair of basketball contests. The Fillies were in control from the jump for a 44-6 win. The Mustangs dominated the first half and cruised to a 47-19 victory.
McKenzie Sweeps West Carroll
November 11, 2025
McKENZIE (October 27) — McKenzie Middle School hosted West Carroll Tuesday for a pair of basketball games, their third home set of the season.
Gleason Sweeps McKenzie
November 11, 2025
GLEASON (November 6) — Gleason Junior High hosted McKenzie Middle School Thursday for a pair of basketball contests.
