Lady Rebels Close Inaugural Season with Eighth Grade Night Thriller,…

Lady Rebels Close Inaugural Season with Eighth Grade Night Thriller, Fall to Henry County

By Brad Sam • April 1, 2026 • Updated June 23, 2026

From the Apr 7, 2026 e-Edition

McKenzie Middle School volleyball eighth graders (L to R) Front Row: Caleigh Ball, Bella Batton, Sami Mathis and Willow Stenberg. Back Row: Serenity Bobo, Madilyn Milam, Charlie Cassidy, Adrianna Gordon, Abby Carroll and manager Kristy Towne.

McKENZIE (March 31) — McKenzie Middle School concluded its inaugural volleyball season in thrilling fashion Tuesday. The Lady Rebels took the first set, but the visiting Henry County Lady Patriots rallied to take the next two and claim the 2-1 win. It was also Eighth Grade Night, and nine players and one manager were honored on the court with family.

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