See all the photos we took Thursday, Sept. 14, from the Farragut at Bearden girls soccer match. Thanks to Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic for sponsoring our photographers' efforts this season. If you see a photo or two you'd like to purchase, you … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs cruise in matchup with rival Farragut, 5-0
BY DAVE LINK Bearden soccer coach Ryan Radcliffe preaches the value of getting an early lead, and his team answered again Thursday night. Sophomore forward Jayla Blue scored in the fourth minute, jump-starting the Lady Bulldogs on their way to … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Bearden Lady Bulldogs vs. Bradley Central Bearettes – Class 4A State Quarterfinal (2023)
MURFREESBORO — Check out the gallery from the 2023 TSSAA Class 4A State Quarterfinal between Bearden and Bradley Central on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Middle Tennessee State. All photo galleries are presented FREE TO SEE thanks to the support of … [Read more...]
DIVISION I GIRLS HOOPS: Bearden Lady Bulldogs rally from 16 down but Bradley Central wins at buzzer; 57-game win streak snapped
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — All win streaks ultimately reach an end, and Class 4A defending champion Bearden's 57-gamer met a heartbreaking one Wednesday morning. After not making a first-quarter field goal and after falling down by as many … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs fight off Farragut upset bid; Heritage eliminates Maryville in Region 2-4A girls semifinals
The Bearden-Farragut rival played out one last time in this 2022-23 high school girls basketball season, and what a plot twist the fourth quarter brought forth. And in the Region 2-4A semifinal before that, Heritage made some history. Here's … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs (29-0) win 51st straight with rally; Alcoa boys win in OT at Bearden
BY DAVE LINK One season ends. Another one begins. The Bearden girls’ basketball team rolled into the postseason Monday night with a 61-50 victory over visiting Alcoa in the regular-season finale for both teams. Bearden (29-0), the state’s … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs (27-0) bat away upset bid by Heritage Lady Mountaineers; win 49th consecutive game with late rally
By Matthew Lutey There were a few factors that signaled Tuesday could have been the end of Bearden’s 48-game win streak in girls basketball. The Lady Bulldogs trailed entering the fourth quarter with their top two players in foul … [Read more...]
DOUBLE FEATURE: Bearden Lady Bulldogs win 46th straight and top Farragut; Dom VanAcker’s clutch shot leads Farragut boys over Bearden, 52-50
BY DAVE LINK Farragut sophomore guard Dominic VanAcker wasn’t expecting to take the last shot Friday night with the game on the line at Bearden. He was the second option behind senior forward Dallas Carbaugh. Then things changed with time … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Bearden Bulldogs at Heritage Mountaineers – Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023
MARYVILLE — The Heritage basketball teams played host to Bearden on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. The Bearden girls won 55-43 behind 24 points from freshman guard Natalya Hodge. Meanwhile, the Bearden boys cruised to a 64-37 win thanks to 15 points … [Read more...]
Freshman guard Natalya Hodge leads Bearden Lady Bulldogs (21-0) to huge district win over Heritage on Tuesday night
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE — Bearden’s Natalya Hodge showed no fear Tuesday night. The freshman point guard scored 24 points as the Lady Bulldogs beat host Heritage 55-43, winning their 43rd consecutive game dating back to last season. “I just … [Read more...]