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Huntingdon Today
By the People, for the People
Gleason Basketball Player Awarded Dale Kelley Memorial Scholarship
Senior Kade Sawyers recognized for excellence on and off the court
Published on Feb. 19, 2026
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A Gleason High School basketball player, Kade Sawyers, has been awarded the $250 Dale Kelley Memorial Scholarship presented annually by the Northwest Tennessee Basketball Association. The scholarship honors the legacy of Dale Kelley, a longtime NCAA basketball referee, three-time state representative, 30-year mayor of Huntingdon, and member of multiple sports halls of fame.
Why it matters
The Dale Kelley Memorial Scholarship recognizes exceptional high school basketball players in the region who embody the values of leadership, sportsmanship, and community service that Kelley championed throughout his distinguished career.
The details
Kade Sawyers, a senior at Gleason High School, was presented with the $250 scholarship during a game last week. The scholarship is awarded yearly by the Northwest Tennessee Basketball Association to honor the memory of Dale Kelley, a revered figure in Tennessee sports who left a lasting impact through his roles as an NCAA basketball official, state legislator, longtime mayor, and inductee in multiple sports halls of fame.
- Kade Sawyers was presented the scholarship during a game last week.
The players
Kade Sawyers
A senior basketball player at Gleason High School who was awarded the Dale Kelley Memorial Scholarship.
Dale Kelley
A longtime NCAA basketball referee, three-time State Representative, 30-year Mayor of Huntingdon, and member of the Bethel Athletics, TSSAA, Carroll County Sports and Tennessee Sports Hall of Fames.
Northwest Tennessee Basketball Association
The organization that presents the annual Dale Kelley Memorial Scholarship.
The takeaway
The Dale Kelley Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of a remarkable individual who dedicated his life to basketball and public service in Tennessee. By recognizing outstanding high school players like Kade Sawyers, the scholarship continues Kelley's mission of promoting excellence, leadership, and community involvement among the next generation of student-athletes.
