October’s high‑school sports excitement remains strong in the Knoxville area as several girls soccer programs have earned berths in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) state tournament. The upcoming championships, set for October 27‑30 in Chattanooga, feature four local teams competing for Class AAA and Class AA titles.
Bearden Lady Bulldogs dominate region
The Bearden Lady Bulldogs capped a remarkable week with three straight postseason victories. On October 20 they defeated Knoxville Central 4‑2, followed by a 3‑0 shutout of West in the regional championship two days later. Their run concluded with a 6‑0 sectional win over Morristown West, securing a spot in the Class AAA state tournament. Bearden entered the state competition with a 16‑3‑1 record and will face Ravenwood in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, October 27.
West Lady Rebels rebound after regional loss
Despite falling to Bearden in the regional final, West’s season remained alive. After a 2‑1 semifinal win over Powell, the Lady Rebels rebounded with a 2‑1 victory over Science Hill in the sectional round, earning a place alongside Bearden in the Class AAA bracket. West, holding an 11‑5‑2 record, is slated to meet Collierville in Tuesday’s quarterfinals.
Anderson County Mavericks earn Class AA berth
The Anderson County Lady Mavericks also advanced, moving into the Class AA field with a 15‑5‑1 record. Their quarterfinal matchup will be against Sycamore at the Baylor School in Chattanooga, offering the Mavericks a chance to test themselves against some of the state’s strongest Class AA programs.
Webb School of Knoxville aims for state title
Webb’s Lady Spartans continued their postseason success by reaching the Division II‑AA state semifinals with a 14‑1‑1 record. The Spartans are scheduled to play Christ Presbyterian Academy on Wednesday, October 28, at Boyd‑Buchanan School. A win would send Webb to the championship match at Finley Stadium on Thursday.
Other local sports highlights
Knoxville Catholic’s volleyball season concluded with a 3‑1 loss to Briarcrest Christian in the Division II‑AA East Region tournament, while the school’s boys cross‑country team captured the Knoxville Interscholastic League title. Hardin Valley Academy’s girls also claimed the league championship, with standout performances from Cade Duncanson (boys 5K) and Alexandra Vesser (girls 5K).
In golf, Christian Academy of Knoxville’s boys and Grace Christian Academy’s girls each secured state team championships. Hardin Valley’s girls placed third in Division I‑AA, and Knoxville Catholic’s girls earned a third‑place finish in Division II‑AA. Individual accolades included Hardin Valley’s Addisyn Newman (third) and West’s Reese McMahan (fifth).
Community involvement and next steps
The TSSAA girls soccer championship brackets, schedules and results are available on the association’s website. Coaches, athletic directors and parents are encouraged to share scores and athlete achievements with KnoxTNToday at [email protected] for future high‑school sports roundups.
These postseason runs highlight the dedication of student‑athletes, families and school communities across Knoxville, reinforcing the importance of faith, family and liberty in fostering strong, competitive programs.
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