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...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Bearden Lady Bulldogs vs. Bradley Central Bearettes – Class 4A State Quarterfinal (2023)
by Danny Parker
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 (35-0) head back to 4A State Tournament next week to defend their title
by Dave Link
BY DAVE LINK Kendall Anne Murphy got her first career start Saturday night for the Bearden girls’ basketball team. It came under adverse circumstances with the season on the line. The sophomore wing replaced Rachael Wilhoit in the starting … [Read more...]
Craving a better on-floor performance from itself, Bearden (34-0) races past Heritage to win Region 2-4A Girls Championship
By MATTHEW LUTEY Bearden’s been here before. And it showed. Behind a 17-2 run to start the game, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Heritage 68-55 on Wednesday night at home to win their third straight Region 2-4A championship. Bearden was … [Read more...]
Family Film Study helps Bearden Lady Bulldogs (31-0) coast to District 4-4A Tournament Championship over Heritage
by Dave Link
BY DAVE LINK Bearden’s Avery Treadwell is peaking at the right time, and she credits her dad for it. … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs (29-0) win 51st straight with rally; Alcoa boys win in OT at Bearden
by Dave Link
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
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: Hardin Valley Academy Hawks at Bearden Bulldogs (girls & boys games) – Friday, Jan. 20, 2023
by Charles Mays
The Bearden basketball teams played host to Hardin Valley Academy on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. See all the photos — about 90 combined — we have from BOTH GAMES thanks to Charles Mays Media. Should you be interested in purchasing a photo or two … [Read more...]