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McKENZIE (February 4) — Tuesday was a special night at McKenzie High School as the Lady Rebels and Rebels played their final home games of the regular season and celebrated Senior Night. The 15 senior players, cheerleaders, managers and announcer were joined on the court by family members and recognized individually. The teams then thrilled the home fans with blowout victories over visiting district foe Big Sandy.
The Lady Rebels shook off a slow start and pulled away in the second quarter en route to a 61-19 victory. The Rebels were in control from the opening tip for an 81-20 win.
Senior cheerleaders are: Momi DeLoach, daughter of Blane and Sarahn DeLoach; Madison Hendrix, daughter of Steven Hendrix and Tanya and Johnathan Arnold; and Sydney Pate, daughter of Jeremy and Gina Pate.
Senior Lady Rebels are: Shelby Davis, daughter of Boo and Andrea Davis; Whitley Smith, daughter of Brian Smith and Cassie and Clint Ellis; and Camille Travis, daughter of Brian and Jennifer Travis.
Senior basketball announcer is Nathan Rorer, son of David Rorer and Kristy and Keith Chesser.
Senior Rebel manager is Drew Beeler, son of Tim and Ashley Beeler.
Senior Rebels are: Micah Austin, son of Rachel Austin; Lazarick Hill, son of Benard Scott and brother of Kelvin Scott; Lane Horton, son of the late Michele Horton and Paul and Jennifer Horton; Evan Jarrett, son of David and Michele Jarrett; Lucas King, grandson of Karen Laws; Witt Mitchum, brother of Luke Mitchum and nephew of Dan and Carie-Neal Bradfield; and Nate Whitsell, son of Lavonia Whitsell and guardians Ryan and Susan Dyer.
Lady Rebels 61, Lady Red Devils 19
Senior Lady Rebel Whitley Smith, who was sidelined for the entire season with an injury, started the game and scored the first two points of the game and the final two points of her career with an uncontested layup. After Big Sandy was allowed a reciprocal basket, Smith exited the game to a standing ovation.
McKenzie had a 13-9 lead after the opening frame, led by Anna Callahan with seven points. Dani Dyer, Lilly Bennett and Smith each had a pair. Lady Red Devil Lauren Flowers hit a three-pointer, and Ashlyn Berry, Lydia Dykes and Avery Mayberry each had a pair.
The Lady Rebels pulled away with a 21-2 advantage in the second quarter, led by Bennett with eight points. Kylie Reynolds and Camille Travis each hit a three, and Shelby Davis also scored three points. Dyer and Savannah Nesbitt each had a pair. Mayberry scored Big Sandy’s two points. At the half, the Lady Rebels led 34-11.