The Henderson News

09/22/2025

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09/20/2025

SHELBYVILLE — Friday night’s football clash between Mt. Enterprise and Shelbyville had the feel of a track meet and no one ran harder than Kaegan Ash. The senior fullback delivered over 350 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns on 21 carries, plus three catches for 137 yards and two more scor...

09/19/2025

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09/19/2025

Henderson (3-1) scored early and never let up in a 56-7 rout of Gainesville (0-4) on Thursday.

09/19/2025

MAUD — The Overton Mustangs closed their non-district schedule with an overpowering 49-22 win over the Maud Cardinals on Thursday. Overton’s defense set the tone immediately. Gunnar Whitfield chased down Maud QB Ryker Bailey from behind, forcing a fumble on their opening possession. The Mustangs...

09/18/2025

For delivering on offense and special teams in West Rusk’s 15-14 win over Gladewater, sophomore Kam Brown is The Henderson News’ pick for Boy Athlete of the Week for week three of the football season.

For delivering on offense and special teams in West Rusk’s 15-14 win over Gladewater, sophomore Kam Brown is The Henderson News’ pick for Boy Athlete of the Week for week three of the football season. The sophomore sparked the Raiders’ comeback against the Bears on Thursday with a third-quarte...

09/18/2025

For her dominant all-around play in Tatum’s first two district wins, senior Kaysen Foster is The Henderson News’ pick for Girl Athlete of the Week for volleyball games played between Sept. 8-13.

For her dominant all-around play in Tatum’s two district wins, senior Kaysen Foster is The Henderson News’ pick for Girl Athlete of the Week for volleyball games played between Sept. 8-13. Foster hammered 26 kills—just shy of her season-high of 28—along with 16 digs, a block and an assist ag...

09/17/2025

HENDERSON — Mary Ella Hampton dished out 38 assists to go along with two aces, eight kills and seven digs, and the Henderson Lady Lions earned a 25-21, 22-25, 26-24, 25-18 win over Gilmer in District 16-4A action. Henderson led all the way through set one and the beginning of set two. Gilmer came ...

09/16/2025

Mt. Enterprise residents lined the streets for the 2025 Homecoming parade...more images from the Saturday morning event found at:
https://thehendersonnews.com/2025/09/16/mt-enterprise-turns-out-for-homecoming-parade/

09/13/2025

Henderson senior Yareli Tovar-Murillo was crowned the 2025 Homecoming Queen in Friday night’s Homecoming Court presentation in Lions Stadium. Homecoming Queen candidates this year included seniors Tristyia Rhodes and Alasha Tatum. Junior duchesses were Greenlee Goodwin and Cori Wimberly. TrendingR...

09/13/2025

Henderson (2-1) claimed a 50–2 victory over Jacksonville (0-3) on Friday, yielding just a third-quarter safety in the Homecoming rout.

HENDERSON — The Henderson Lions (2-1) claimed a 50–2 victory over the Jacksonville Indians (0-3) on Friday night, holding Jacksonville without a touchdown and yielding just a third-quarter safety. The Lions dominated on both sides of the ball. Explosive plays from quarterback Vince Howard, Jesst...