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London Owens

London Owens, Sports Writer

London is a junior, and this is her second year as a sports writer for The Bark. She’s on the lacrosse team. She loves to make fun of Davis Taylor. She loves to go to the gym and has a very cute kitty named Teddy. Davis also loves Teddy, what a coincidence!

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Many students from Bearden's Class of 2025 will enjoy games at Neyland Stadium as UT freshmen next year.

DECIDING FACTORS: Part II

London Owens, Sports Editor
April 30, 2025
Junior Thatcher Ella will swim the first leg of Bearden's 4 x 100 relay at this weekend's state meet.

Bearden relay team hoping for top eight finish at state meet this weekend

London Owens, Sports Editor
February 6, 2025
Senior Aisha Patel patrols the post on defense. She has become an even better rebounder as a senior.

Senior Patel’s evolving game has Lady Bulldogs in pole position in District 4-AAAA

London Owens, Sports Editor
January 23, 2025
Dominic Mahoney is part of a huge senior class for Bearden boys basketball, and many of those Bulldogs have played together since sixth grade at West Valley.

Years of experience together paying dividends for boys basketball senior class

London Owens, Sports Editor
December 16, 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
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
Senior linebacker Kai Ironside led Bearden with 22 solo tackles, as the Bulldogs beat West 31-24 in triple overtime.

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.

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

London Owens, Sports Editor
August 21, 2024
Bearden sophomore Landry McMurray takes pictures at a boys soccer game last spring.

Student photographers’ social media accounts help promote Bearden athletics

London Owens, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023
Bearden's student section has had big turnouts for the first two football games of the 2023 season.

Student section leaders making big plans to improve fan atmosphere for all Bearden sports

London Owens, Staff Writer
September 1, 2023
Bearden is chasing its third straight state title, and the Lady Bulldogs are using the toughest schedule in program history to get them ready.

Two-time defending state champions start toughest schedule in program history

London Owens, Staff Writer
August 24, 2023
Many Bearden students have found WBBL a fun, competitive way to hang out with their friends.

Bearden students enjoy blend of competitive, fun atmosphere in WBBL

London Owens, Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
The Bearden dance program added two more state titles to the trophy cabinet earlier this month.

Bearden dance wins double state title, including first ever in game day

London Owens, Staff Writer
November 22, 2022
Coach Ashley Schott huddles with the boys cross country team after a recent meet.

Bearden sends five runners to state cross country meet, including two first-time qualifiers

London Owens, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
The Bearden student section celebrates during the Bulldogs' 14-10 win over Oak Ridge.

Bearden student section ready for Rivalry Thursday against Farragut

London Owens, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
Bearden quarterback Drew Parrott leads a touchdown drive to close the first half against Maryville. The sophomore has had a breakout second season as the Bulldogs' starter.

Parrott’s evolution from freshman to sophomore year has Bearden football in great position

London Owens, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
Senior Becca Roth (left) and freshman Tyler Roth (right) both play as midfielders for Bearden.

Family atmosphere represents both present and future for defending state champs

London Owens, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
Bearden football returns on Saturday at 7 against West.

Bearden football will start new era under Coach Jones with new offensive scheme

London Owens, Staff Writer
August 19, 2022
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