Football, Cheer, Band Recognized on Senior Night

By Jason Martin, jmartin@mckenziebanner.com • October 10, 2026

Senior Football Players; Pictured (L to R): Avery Brown is the son of Cody and Meagan Brown. He plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin to pursue a career in accounting. Aiden Essary is the son of Ray and Trish Essary and Robert and Misty Wyatt. He plans to study criminal justice at TCAT Henry/Carroll and then attend the Tennessee Highway Patrol Academy. Jacobi Melton is the son of Debra Dinwiddie. He plans to attend a four-year university to play football and to study computer science. Matteo Tabada is the son of Laura Tabada-Smith and Nick Smith. He plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville to pursue a career as a cardiothoracic surgeon. Aiden Orten is the son of Jenna Orten. He is a dual-enrollment student for welding and plans to finish the Welding Program at TCAT Henry/Carroll. Lelan Gordon is the son of David Gordon and Ashley Gordon. He plans to continue working and running his own mowing and landscaping business. Cole Brown is the son of Chad and Josie Brown. He plans to attend a 4-year university to play football and pursue a degree in business management. Photo By Jason R. Martin

McKENZIE (October 9) — McKenzie High School members of the football team, cheerleaders and band were recognized and celebrated along with their parents or guardians.

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