Bearden guard Natalya Hodge. (Photo by Danny Parker)
Bearden basketball got defensive in the Dawghouse on Friday night, sweeping a doubleheader against rival Farragut before a sellout crowd.
They were convincing victories by the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs, who both maintained first place in the District 4-4A standings.
Bearden’s boys held Farragut to single figure scoring in all four quarters on their way to a 71-31 victory in Friday’s second game.
In the opener, senior guard Natalya Hodge scored 21 points and the Lady Bulldogs pulled away in the final three quarters for a 72-41 victory.
Here’s a look at how Bearden pulled off the sweep: