After an 0-5 start to the 2019 season, Bearden has now won its past two – both crucial region games that have kept the Bulldogs’ playoff hopes very much alive. Julian Kendrick blocked a punt and had 12 tackles. Seth Arana blocked two punts and caught a touchdown pass as Bearden beat Jefferson County 42-22 on
Eleven months ago, Hayden Candela was Bearden’s leading receiver, punt returner, and a starting safety. But the standout tore his ACL against Science Hill on Sept. 14, ending his junior year on the field. This year, Candela is back healthy along with a senior class that is stronger than ever and ready to continue leaving their
Collin Ironside threw three touchdown passes and caught another in Bearden’s 49-18 win over Morristown West on Friday. Senior Matt Carr caught an Ironside pass for the first touchdown of the game, and he later threw one to Ironside on a wide receiver pass play. The Bulldogs scored the game’s first 28 points and played the whole
For the first time since 2008, Bearden and Maryville did not meet up during the regular season, but after beating Morristown West, Bearden will now play the 15-time state champions in the first round of the Class 6A State Playoffs. After a strong defensive and offensive performance last Friday, Bearden is confident in their ability to take down
Just two minutes into the first quarter, London Stephney caught a pass from Collin Ironside and turned upfield for a 47-yard touchdown. It was the start of a big night for Bearden, who went on to beat Hardin Valley 42-3 on Friday night. “I just try to catch the ball first, then make plays,” the sophomore
The rivalry between Bearden and Farragut continues Friday as the Bulldogs play the Admirals on the road. Like always, this game means a lot to the coaches and players. “The Farragut game is just a completely different game than any other one all year,” Senior Sam Coffin said. “We circle it on our calendar every
Bearden’s strong run game has helped already them in key wins this year, and the Bulldogs will look to continue this trend Friday when they go on the road in league play for the first time this season. Perhaps the main reason for this success is junior running back DJ Cox. Through the first four games, Cox has
Bearden beat South Doyle 27-14 on Thursday night in another excellent defense performance. South Doyle (1-3) came out swinging, scoring on their first possession of the game, and Bearden (3-1, 1-0 Region 1-6A) didn’t answer back until two possessions later on a one-yard rush from sophomore quarterback Collin Ironside. Bearden had a strong start to
The Bearden defense is the talk of the season through the Bulldogs’ first three games. The Bulldogs are giving up just 10.3 points a game, giving them the stingiest defense in Region 1-6A. Bearden (2-1) shut out Jefferson County in last Friday’s matchup. “We try to create a culture of the scoreboard doesn’t matter,” defensive coordinator Brian
The weather did not hold off for Bearden’s Friday night matchup against Jefferson County, but that didn’t stop Bearden from getting a win. Bearden shut out the Patriots 23-0 in their Region 1-6A opener. Bearden (2-1, 1-0 Region 6A) held Jefferson County (2-1, 0-1 Region 6A) scoreless in this rainy four quarters. The game was
