Team Roster
| # | Name | Class | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gage Crosland | Jr. | OF | ||
| 2 | Ace Brown | Fr. | OF | ||
| 3 | Hayden Garrett | Sr. | IF | ||
| 4 | Jake Cassidy | Sr. | IF | ||
| 5 | Cole Brown | Fr. | IF | ||
| 6 | Kadarius Cunningham | Jr. | OF | ||
| 7 | Tate Surber | Jr. | IF | ||
| 8 | Xander Johnsey | So. | IF | ||
| 9 | Lelan Gordon | Fr. | IF | ||
| 10 | Gradon Holt | So. | IF | ||
| 12 | Avery Brown | Fr. | 1B | ||
| 13 | Lane Anderson | Sr. | IF | ||
| 14 | Craegen Travis | Jr. | IF | ||
| 15 | Dawson Brush | Sr. | IF | ||
| 19 | Ripken Thompson | Fr. | P |
Head Coach: Chris Wall
Assistant Coaches: Kentrel Diggs, Josh Lamonte, Zach Tippitt
Team Information
Record: 19-14-1 as of May. 20
Colors: Red, Gray
Principal: Kelly Spivey
Athletic Director: Kelly Spivey
| Past State Tournament Appearances | 4 (2023) |
| Past State Championships | 1 (2006) |
| Past State Runners-Up | 1 (2022) |
| State Tournament Record | (12-6) |
- District 12 Champions - Region 6 Champions
- Third consecutive state tournament appearance. Consecutive state tournament appearances: 2022-24 (3).
- Their first appearance was in 1987 where they won their first game against University School of Johnson City, lost to Dresden, and then lost to University School of Johnson City in the loser's bracket final, finishing in third place.
- They won their first championship in 2006 after defeating Trousdale Co., Summertown (twice), and Forrest, finishing the season (29-8).
- They finished as runners-up in 2022 after they defeated University School (Johnson City), lost to Peabody, and defeated Gordonsville and Peabody, twice, before losing to Eagleville, 5-3.
- Their last appearance was in 2023 where they defeated University School, lost to East Robertson, and defeated Bradford before forcing the if necessary game against East Robertson in the upper bracket final, losing 5-2.
Tournament Overview
2024 Class 1A State Baseball Tournament
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Date: May 21 - May 24, 2024
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Thursday, May 23, 2024
· 6:00 PM
Univ. School - JC 5, McKenzie 1
MTCS
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
· 9:00 PM
McKenzie 7, Gordonsville 4
Rockvale
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
· 10:00 AM
McKenzie 3, Halls 1
Rockvale
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
· 6:30 PM
Gordonsville 2, McKenzie 1
Rockvale
Road to the State Tournament
| Date/Time | Matchup | Tournament | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May. 15, 2024 | McKenzie 2, Richland 0 | Class 1A Region Tournaments | |
| May. 11, 2024 | McKenzie 7, Collinwood 0 | Class 1A Region Tournaments | |
| May. 10, 2024 | McKenzie 9, Perry Co. 0 | Class 1A Region Tournaments |