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Maddie Taylor

Maddie Taylor, Social Media Manager

Maddie Taylor is a senior and this is her second year on staff at The Bark. Maddie is a student section leader and is on the dance team. She hopes to pursue a career in journalism after high school. And no, Davis and her are not related in any way.

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Bearden senior Hadley Spreng shoots at a recent event. She is one of two Bearden students who has committed to the University of Montevallo.

Two Bearden seniors aiming for collegiate success at University of Montevallo

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
April 23, 2024
Madeline Councill has played lacrosse since she was young, but she's also benefited from her experience as a basketball player.

Lacrosse players benefit from crossover skills from their experience in previous sports

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
April 11, 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.

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

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
Members of Senior Committee meet to discuss the senior quote.

[Photo] Senior Committee selects words of wisdom from Neil Gaiman as Class of 2024 senior quote

Maya Hira, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024
Justin Nordin has gotten off to a great start to the 2023-24 season.

Nordin, boys basketball team ready for showdown with rival Farragut

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
January 11, 2024
Sophomore Natalya Hodge has been dominant in the Lady Bulldogs' 9-0 start to the season.

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.

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.

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

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
Nyla Blue and Alivia Stott are both committed to play soccer at Tennessee next year.

Two UT commits help to lead Lady Soccer Dogs one win away from another state tourney

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
October 18, 2023
Senior Payton Arline prepares to shoot in a game against Catholic this season.

Girls lacrosse reflects on successful first season as Bearden-only team

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
May 10, 2023
Bearden's Wright brothers give baseball program a lift as postseason approaches

Bearden’s Wright brothers give baseball program a lift as postseason approaches

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
Senior Laila Rudolph runs in a race earlier this year. Rudolph now holds the school record in the 100m and 200m.

Rudolph looking to improve upon record-breaking junior season for Bearden track

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
Brooks Wright, Aiden Tipton, and Kyle Moss get ready for a home game.

Bearden baseball will rely on senior leadership for successful 2023 season

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023
Florida State signee Avery Treadwell is having another banner year for the Lady Bulldogs.

Treadwell’s leadership role grows for Lady Bulldogs, but her dominance in the paint remains constant

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
Bearden's defense lines up before a play against rival Farragut last week.

Run defense helps propel Bearden football into playoffs

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Becca Roth (left) and Brinley Murphy (right) are just two of many future college soccer players on Bearden's roster.

Top-ranked girls soccer benefiting from wealth of college-level talent

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
September 28, 2022
Bearden's mentoring program hosted the first ever Rising Stars for freshmen last week.

[Photo] BHS mentoring program brings Class of 2026 together for Rising Stars event

Alyssa Gast, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
Kai Young celebrates a big play during Bearden's 56-21 win over South-Doyle on Friday.

Bearden defense off to hot start with Maryville challenge up next

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
Bearden volleyball is benefiting from having more height in its front row.

Bearden volleyball benefiting from more height in key front row positions

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
August 31, 2022
Brinley Murphy looks for her next move in a game against Farragut in 2019. Murphy and the rest of the senior class have been integral to the program since they were freshmen, and as seniors, they're looking for back-to-back state titles.

Lady Bulldogs aiming for second consecutive state championship in 2022

Maddie Taylor, Staff Writer
August 18, 2022
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