Defensive back Kahlil Abdullah and the Bearden defense must slow a Farragut offense that averages 35 points per game. Bearden hasn’t beaten Farragut since 2012. The two rivals play Thursday night. (Photo by Danny Parker)
Farragut vs. Bearden is always a happening.
Thursday night’s annual football tussle between the West Knoxville neighbors and arch rivals just happens to carry a lot more gravitas.
The top spot in Region 1-6A is up for grabs at 7 p.m. Thursday at Bearden as the state’s No. 5-ranked Admirals (8-0, 4-0 Region 1-6A) take on the Bulldogs (6-1, 2-1).
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