We popped into the Hardin Valley Academy at Bearden baseball game on Monday, April 10, and snapped a ton of photos. HVA won 3-2 in the eighth inning thanks to a game-winning home run by Hardin Valley catcher and Troy signee Ty Denton. But we … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Webb Spartans at Bearden Bulldogs – Saturday, April 1, 2023
We popped into the Clinch River Challenge on Saturday, April 1, at Bearden High School and took a ton of photos from the Bulldogs' game against visiting Webb School of Knoxville. Make sure you're logged in to your 5Star Preps account to see them … [Read more...]
Bearden freshman Grayson Wright throws no-hitter with brother Brooks Wright, a Vols commit, catching
BY JESSE SMITHEY It’s a pretty special feat to throw a no-hitter in your first varsity start — especially when you’re a freshman. It’s doubly special when you have your big brother behind the plate for every pitch. Grayson Wright can tell you … [Read more...]
2022 All-5Star Preps Baseball Teams
2022 All-5STAR PREPS Baseball Teams OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Lukas Buckner, Farragut PITCHER OF THE YEAR - Dylan Loy, Pigeon Forge FIRST TEAM INFIELDERS Lukas Buckner, Farragut, sophomore The 5Star Preps Offensive Player of the … [Read more...]
Charlie Smith, Powell defense shut out upstart Bearden in Region 2-4A semifinal
By ETHAN STONE Powell pitcher Charlie Smith stared trouble in the eyes, shrugged it off and went to work. Three straight Bearden singles to start the second inning loaded the bases against Smith in Monday’s Region 2-4A semifinal at Powell. … [Read more...]
Farragut Admirals erupt in the final inning to top rival Bearden
BY DAVE LINK Farragut’s baseball team pulled out a 9-3 victory at Bearden on Monday night, but there wasn’t the usual celebration after beating its longtime rival. “We played really pitiful baseball for about six innings,” Farragut coach Matt … [Read more...]
Braden Suggs beginning to be one Bearden’s ‘dudes’ on the mound
BY DAVE LINK Braden Suggs may have worked his way back toward the top of Bearden’s pitching rotation Saturday afternoon. The junior right-hander allowed four hits and three runs (one earned) over six innings during the Bulldogs’ 6-3 victory … [Read more...]
OBSERVATIONS, STANDOUTS & REACTIONS from Bearden Baseball’s 6-5 win over CAK
The Bearden High School baseball team might have gotten itself a nice building block win under first-year coach Dave Prichard on Thursday night. Bearden sophomore Brooks Wright hit a key home run, and Bearden's defense held on late for a 6-5 win … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Bearden Bulldogs at Farragut Admirals baseball – April 7, 2022
We stopped by the Bearden at Farragut baseball game on Thursday night and snapped a few shots. We have a free preview below, but ... To see the full gallery, make sure you're a subscriber to 5StarPreps.com. Should you be interested in … [Read more...]
Braylon Hall pitching and Farragut bats shine in win over rival Bearden
BY DAVE LINK Braylon Hall had to put friendship aside for a couple of hours Thursday night. The Farragut sophomore right-hander got the start on the pitcher’s mound against his good buddy, Bearden sophomore right-hander Brooks Wright. … [Read more...]