90
Bearden
Bearden Bulldogs
BEAR
1-0 Overall • Away
Final
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West
West Rebels
WEST
0-1 Overall • Home
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Bearden at West preview: Bulldogs travel to Knoxville to face Rebels on Aug. 23

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Bearden Bulldogs travel to Knoxville to take on the West Rebels at 8 p.m. ET Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. The nonleague game will be played in Knoxville with West listed as the home team. Fans can find full game information on SBLive’s game page: https://scorebooklive.com/tennessee/football/games/5741031-bearden-vs-west

Game snapshot

  • What: Bearden Bulldogs at West Rebels (nonleague)

  • When: 8 p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025

  • Where: West (Knoxville, Tenn.) — West is the home team

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/tennessee/football/games/5741031-bearden-vs-west

  • Team pages: Bearden Bulldogs — https://scorebooklive.com/tennessee/football/teams/252772-bearden-bulldogs; West Rebels — https://scorebooklive.com/tennessee/football/teams/252797-west-rebels

Last meeting

Bearden edged West 31-24 on Aug. 24, 2024. That close result set the tone for what should be a competitive season opener when these Knoxville rivals meet again. (See last meeting: https://scorebooklive.com/tennessee/football/games/4506355-bearden-vs-west)

Streaming and tickets

  • NFHS Network streams are available for both programs:

  • Bearden: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bearden-high-school-knoxville-tn/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • West: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/knoxville-west-high-school-knoxville-tn/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • No ticketing links were provided on the game page. Check the host school’s athletic site or the game page for updates.

Fan notes and picks

West currently leads in SBLive followers (6 to 4). Picks for the upcoming game are open on the game page — remember, picks are for fun and do not affect win projections. These numbers can change, so follow the teams you want to support and make your pick to help drive engagement.

Weather and updates

A local weather forecast for Knoxville will be posted and updated on the SBLive game page as the date approaches. Check the game page for late changes and additional links.

Why it matters

Early-season rivalry games set tone and depth charts. Bearden’s narrow win a year ago promises a tight contest and plenty of storylines to watch as both teams open their 2025 campaigns.

Follow the teams and stay tuned to SBLive for live updates, stats and postgame coverage.