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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.

[Photo] Healthy Hunter, Bulldogs football set sights on historic postseason run

Jackson Wolverton, Staff Writer
November 14, 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.

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

London Owens, Sports Editor
November 6, 2024
The Bearden volleyball team had one of its most successful seasons in recent history.

[Photo] Bearden volleyball remembers ‘family’ over success after historic season

Max Mead, Staff Writer
October 29, 2024
The cast of "La Dispute" rehearses for Wednesday's performance and this weekend's state competition in Collierville.

[Photo] Cast members make final preparations for taking one-act ‘La Dispute’ to competition

Kaitlin Ramey, Staff Writer
October 22, 2024
Senior captain Maci Ritzman shields a defender in Bearden's win over Powell in Thursday night's region championship game.

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

Jackson Wolverton, Staff Writer
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.

[Photo] 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.

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

Campbell Boney, Staff Writer
September 26, 2024
Senior linebacker Kai Ironside led Bearden with 22 solo tackles, as the Bulldogs beat West 31-24 in triple overtime.

[Photo] No moral victory this time: Bearden hopes 3OT win over West launches successful 2024 season

London Owens, Sports Editor
August 29, 2024
Senior Drew Parrott has made the switch to receiver and defensive back after previously playing quarterback.

[Photo] New position for Parrott means more dangerous receiving corps for Bearden in 2024

London Owens, Sports Editor
August 21, 2024
Lucas Ford dribbles into the attacking third looking to pick out a cross.

[Photo] Bearden boys soccer just two wins away from returning to state tournament

Sofia Eshleman, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
Shephard McMurray (left) and Jack Raulston (right) take a breather during the Bearden Invitational.

[Photo] Lessons from early season adversity already paying dividends for boys soccer

Davis Taylor, Sports Editor
April 10, 2024
Tennessee signee Brooks Wright pitches for Bearden in a recent game. The senior will play catcher for the Vols, but he's played all over the field in his career.

[Photo] Wright’s versatile background has made him one of the region’s best all-around players

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
Kendall Anne Murphy has become a more reliable offensive threat during her junior season, and that's a big reason Bearden just claimed its fifth straight district tournament title.

[Photo] Murphy’s breakout junior season has Bearden poised for another deep postseason run

Davis Taylor, Sports Editor
February 22, 2024
Bearden's boys basketball team hasn't missed a beat since the two-week snow break. Both the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs are 3-0 since returning to school.

[Photo] Snow break disrupts basketball season, but Bearden teams make the best of it

Davis Taylor, Sports Editor
February 1, 2024
Justin Nordin has gotten off to a great start to the 2023-24 season.

[Photo] Nordin, boys basketball team ready for showdown with rival Farragut

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
January 11, 2024
Coach Jeremy Parrott has already been to the state tournament five times in his seven years at Bearden, and he has a group this year capable of making it six-out-of-eight.

[Photo] Parrott credits ‘good players’ for boys basketball’s consistent success under his watch

Davis Taylor, Sports Editor
December 19, 2023
Sophomore Natalya Hodge has been dominant in the Lady Bulldogs' 9-0 start to the season.

[Photo] Hodge steps into bigger role as sophomore, leads Bearden into district play unbeaten

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
Senior Preston Gould and the Bearden football team are hoping to make a deep playoff run in 2023, and that starts with needing to beat Dobyns-Bennett on Friday night.

[Photo] Bearden to host frequent playoff rival Dobyns-Bennett in first round Friday

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
Senior Kai Young gets ready for Bearden's win over Oak Ridge earlier this year. Young has been integral in helping the program improve and develop in his four years.

[Photo] Bearden football travels to Bradley Central in search of its first region title since 2007

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
Sam Tummins and the Bearden defense closed the door on Farragut's comeback hopes on Thursday night.

[Photo] Bearden flips the script with late turnaround against Ads, raising the stakes for trip to Maryville

Davis Taylor, Sports Editor
September 27, 2023
Sophomore Jayzon Thompson entered the season as part of a two-man backfield with senior Jaheim Merriweather. When Merriweather left the HVA game with an injury, Thompson took over in Bearden's 41-9 win.

[Photo] Thompson steps up after Merriweather’s injury, leads Bearden ground game into Farragut game

Davis Taylor, Sports Editor
September 19, 2023
Linebackers Rocky Brown (left) and Ross Elder (right) are new to the starting lineup this year, but they're ready to make an immediate impression.

[Photo] New group of Bearden linebackers determined to improve on last season’s stout defense

Davis Taylor, Sports Editor
August 18, 2023
Freshman Justin Nordin and the Bulldogs are still fighting in the postseason despite a shorthanded roster for much of the season.

[Photo] Bulldogs set for fourth meeting with William Blount in region semifinals

Davis Taylor, Sports Editor
February 27, 2023
Freshman point guard Natalya Hodge has not looked like a first-year high school player for the Lady Bulldogs this season. She has been integral in Bearden's unbeaten start.

[Photo] Hodge ensures Lady Bulldogs don’t miss a beat after last year’s state title run

Sofia Eshleman, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Many Bearden students have found WBBL a fun, competitive way to hang out with their friends.

[Photo] Bearden students enjoy blend of competitive, fun atmosphere in WBBL

London Owens, Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
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