Bearden brings home first win of the season in triple overtime

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The first week of the high school football season wrapped up with Bearden snagging a 31-24 win in triple overtime

Bearden opened up the scoring thanks to a scoop and score. West quarterback Parker Dubon handed it off to Tavion Ray but the ball popped out and Ethan Couvertiere picked it up and ran it into the endzone to give the Bulldogs an early 7-0 lead.

After another West turnover, Bearden’s offense got back to work but had to settle for a field goal. William Pendergrass kicked back-to-back field goals to give the Bulldogs a 13-0 advantage.

However, West responded with back-to-back scores to give the Rebels a 14-13 lead at halftime. Bearden running back Anterius McCallister scored both of those touchdowns for the West.

Bearden jumped back out to a 21-14 lead in the 4 ^th quarter. Jayzon Thompson ran leaped into the endzone for the score, and then Bearden quarterback DJ Hunter found Drew Parrott to convert on the two-point try.

Tavion Ray tied the game at 21 with another touchdown to force overtime.

This game ended up needing three overtimes to decide it. Bearden’s Torian Riggins scored the winning touchdown as the Bulldogs picked up a 31-24 win.

Watch the full game below

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated following the conclusion of the game.

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