BY DAVE LINK The scoreboard was turned off Friday night when Bearden’s football team took on visiting Catholic in an 11-on-11 scrimmage. … [Read more...]
5Star Preps 2023 Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Lucas Nordin, Bearden High School
by Dave Link

BY DAVE LINK Lucas Nordin took a break from soccer in late May. Just a short break. The recent Bearden graduate needed one after the Bulldogs lost to Brentwood 1-0 on May 23 in a Class AAA state quarterfinal match between two nationally-ranked … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS — Hardin Valley Academy at Bearden Bulldogs boys soccer (Thursday, May 18, 2023)
by Danny Parker

Take a look at these 88 images by Danny Parker from the Bearden Bulldogs Region 2-AAA Championship Match against Hardin Valley Academy. Make sure you're logged in to your 5Star Preps account to see them all. NEW to 5SP? Simply sign up with … [Read more...]
POSTSEASON COVERAGE: Bearden Bulldogs blast Oak Ridge, 6-0, to advance to Region 2-AAA Championship
by Dave Link

BY DAVE LINK Bearden’s Hayden Tate was cut from the soccer team last year after tryouts and was relegated to the practice roster. But he didn’t quit. Now a senior, Tate made the team this year, earned a starting forward’s job, and is the … [Read more...]
SPRING PRACTICE REPORT: Bearden Bulldogs vs. Clinton Dragons – Thursday, May 11, 2023

BY JESSE SMITHEY Here's what we learned Thursday in the Clinton versus Bearden football scrimmage, from top plays to players and more. Turned out to be quite the scene, with some vibes akin to a normal fall Friday night. Even college coaches … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: 2023 Football Spring Scrimmage – Clinton Dragons at Bearden Bulldogs (Thursday, May 11)

The Bearden Bulldogs welcomed the Clinton Dragons for a spring scrimmage on Thursday, May 11, 2023. 5Star Preps was on hand to see it all and put together a big gallery of 73 photos for you to see. Make sure you're logged in to your 5Star Preps … [Read more...]
Bearden Bulldog Soccer eliminates rival Farragut, 6-0, from 2023 postseason
by Dave Link

DAVE LINK Bearden soccer coach Ryan Radcliffe wanted his team to make a statement Wednesday night. Consider it done. … [Read more...]
Bearden Bulldogs get past upset-minded Farragut Admirals, 4-1, in West Knoxville Soccer Showdown
by Dave Link

BY DAVE LINK Bearden coach Ryan Radcliffe warned his boys’ soccer team Friday night not to overlook rival Farragut because of its un-Farragut-like record. The Admirals got Bearden’s attention, scoring a goal in the first minute. … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS Girls Basketball Underclassman of the Year (2023): Natalya Hodge, Bearden High School
by Dave Link

BY DAVE LINK Natalya Hodge didn’t need much time getting adjusted to high school basketball this past season. Not any time, really. Bearden’s point guard was ready from Day One to be a freshman phenom. “The adjustment was easy because … [Read more...]
Vols commit Ashton Sulack, Farragut Baseball exact revenge in rivalry series with Bearden
by Dave Link

BY DAVE LINK Farragut senior left-hander Ashton Sulack was at the top of his game again Wednesday night. So were his Admiral teammates during a 7-0 victory over visiting Bearden. … [Read more...]