By 5Star Preps Staff MARYVILLE — Running back Gage LaDue took a pitch right on the first play Friday night at Shields Stadium in Maryville’s second-round playoff game against visiting Bearden. He was running toward the home sideline and Maryville … [Read more...]
5Star Preps High School Football Playoff Predictions – Round 2 (Friday, Nov. 11, 2022)
BY JESSE SMITHEY The state championship round is another week closer. Only 18 games in the second round this week involve area high school teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area. So let's breakdown and predict those 18 and see if we can … [Read more...]
THE BIG TAKEAWAYS from Round 1 of the 2022 Playoffs … and a look at Round 2
By JESSE SMITHEY There was plenty to unpack Friday night from Round One of the playoffs, beyond the games we covered. Here are some of the big takeaways from the first round: … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Farragut Admirals at Bearden Bulldogs – Week 11 (2022)
Farragut and Bearden, the rivalry always delivers. And on Thursday night — with a home playoff game on the line — these two West Knox rivals played down to the final minute before Farragut walked out of Bearden with a 28-21 win. See all our 92 … [Read more...]
Farragut overcomes turnovers, fends off late Bearden charge for 28-21 win and home playoff game
BY DAVE LINK Home-field advantage in the playoffs was at stake Thursday night when Bearden played host to rival Farragut in the regular-season finale for both teams. Farragut won it with defense, holding the Bulldogs to 206 total yards during a … [Read more...]
WEEK 10 GLANCE: Maryville plays underdog role, Morristown East sets record, Bearden looks to turn off AC
BY MIKE BLACKERBY In the high school football report for Classes 4A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area we take a look at some of the notable games from last week and marquee games upcoming in Week 10: Showdown of Rebels in West Knoxville … [Read more...]
THE BIG ROUNDUP: Maryville, Farragut, Bearden remain tied for lead in Region 2-6A; Brady Hammonds sets G-P records in Week 9
By JESSE SMITHEY The last two weeks of the season will definitely be something to monitor closely, especially in Region 2-6A where Maryville, Farragut and Bearden are all vying for prime seeding and the right to host first-round playoff … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Bradley Central at Bearden Bulldogs – Week 7 (2022)
5Star Preps was on hand for Friday's Class 6A region game between visiting Bradley Central and the host Bearden Bulldogs. We have some free pic samples for you below, but to view all 83 photos you’ll need to log in to your 5Star Preps … [Read more...]
Bearden Bulldogs (5-2) silence previously undefeated Bradley Central in second half for 21-7 win
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Bradley Central football team might have entered Week 7 unbeaten. But Bearden certainly wasn't letting the Bears leave that way Friday night. No matter what Bradley Central tried in the fourth quarter to rally, Bearden … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Middle at Bearden Middle football – Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022
Make sure you stop in and look at the next wave of high school stars in this photo gallery of Alcoa Middle School at Bearden Middle football. All pics are by Charles Mays. We have a free preview of photos below, but to view the full gallery … [Read more...]