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Sophomore quarterback D.J. Hunter has been banged up all season, but his breakout performance in the first round of the playoffs was his best in a Bearden uniform.

Healthy Hunter, Bulldogs football set sights on historic postseason run

Jackson Wolverton, Staff Writer
November 14, 2024
Brielle Picket (far left) and Haley Jordan (second from left) will run in Friday's state meet.

Jordan, Pickett set to represent Bearden cross country at state meet in Hendersonville

Sofia Eshleman, Editor-in-chief
November 7, 2024
Daniel Kinney hasn't missed a beat since returning from injury. He has already made a 53-yard field goal and an overtime winner.

Kinney returns from injury to rejoin Pendergrass as Bearden’s dynamic special teams duo

London Owens, Sports Editor
November 6, 2024
Bearden senior Halle Bibee will graduate as part of the most decorated class in school history. The Lady Bulldogs have made four straight state final appearances and won state in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Bearden soccer returns from state final appearance, celebrates historic senior class’s legacy

Jackson Wolverton, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
The Bearden cheer team gets ready for the National Anthem before Bearden's 35-6 win over Oak Ridge.

Cheer team feels at home with new locker room at Bearden football stadium

Campbell Boney, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
The Bearden volleyball team had one of its most successful seasons in recent history.

Bearden volleyball remembers ‘family’ over success after historic season

Max Mead, Staff Writer
October 29, 2024
Senior captain Maci Ritzman shields a defender in Bearden's win over Powell in Thursday night's region championship game.

Lady Bulldogs have sights set on historic four-peat despite rocky start to season

Jackson Wolverton, Staff Writer
October 18, 2024
Bearden boys golf celebrates its state runner-up finish.

Bearden boys golf earns first state runner-up finish in school history

Sofia Eshleman, Editor-in-chief
October 18, 2024
Paxton Parrott (left) shakes his brother Drew's hand after a Bearden win. Paxton has become a big part of the Bearden defense in recent games.

Bearden defense hitting full stride as Bulldogs prepare for Maryville showdown

London Owens, Sports Editor
October 3, 2024
Bearden senior Torrian Riggins leads the Bulldogs in rushing yards and touchdowns in 2024.

Riggins shows off Bearden’s depth, steps up after Thompson’s injury

Campbell Boney, Staff Writer
September 26, 2024
Senior Addi Kammann watches the flight of the ball after a shot at a recent tournament.

Girls golf seniors reflect on their careers, look forward to future of the program

Max Mead, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Bearden's girls cross country team made it to state last year for the first time since 2015, but the Lady Bulldogs are not satisfied to stop there.

Lovett, girls cross country team eye new milestones under new head coach

Max Mead, Staff Writer
September 5, 2024
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