Bird’s Eye View is BACK for Season 2! Independence High School Football kicks off the 2026 season with a new host, a new senior class leading the way, and one of the youngest varsity rosters in the program.

New host Nick Burger sits down with seniors Matt Horner (#11), Brock Daniel (#13), and Brody Bullock (#1) to talk Senior Night, the season opener against Rockvale, Matt’s D1 commitment to Murray State, the young talent stepping onto the varsity field, and what the Eagles want to accomplish in 2026.

Plus, the guys look ahead to Week 2 at Lincoln County and give us a glimpse at who they are beyond Friday nights.

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Independence High School football team upsets #1-seeded Clarksville High School in a double-overtime thriller, and the Eagles’ first playoff win in 5 years.

Host Jack Berger sits down with Ethan Langerbeins (#10), George Mabury (#15), and Jordan Gray (#1) to recap the game, share key highlights, and break down how Independence stunned one of Tennessee’s top Class 6A football teams.

The Independence High School Eagles battled Tennessee’s #5-ranked Ravenwood in one of the toughest football matchups they’ll face this year—holding them scoreless in the first half before falling 28–7. Host Jack Berger talks with Jace Fortner, Jeff Whited, and Colby Barone about tackle stats, the team’s mindset through Fall Break, and the road ahead against Page, Brentwood, and Summit.

Independence High School football is heating up! The Eagles bounced back with a 21–7 region win over Franklin, sinking the Admirals after last year’s loss. Host Jack Berger sits down with Wade Metheney, Landon Greathouse, and Jake Keown to relive the big plays, share what a full Friday game day feels like—from “I Believe” chants to postgame celebrations—and spotlight the players off the field. With undefeated Ravenwood up next, Indy Nation gets a preview of the toughest region test of the season.

Homecoming Week hit different for Indy Nation. After a tough, injury-filled loss at Shelbyville, the Eagles bounced back with a HUGE 35–6 win over Coffee County under the Friday night lights. Jack Berger sits down with QB1 Matt Horner, RB Eli Garlington, and Safety/Receiver Brody Bullock to talk comebacks, brotherhood, and what’s next as Independence gears up for a region showdown with Franklin.

Senior Night recap, a rain-canceled matchup, and a tough 23–21 loss that taught the team key lessons heading into region play. Host Jack Berger sits down with Independence football players Henry Deming, Caden Liebler, and George Murbury to rewind the highs and lows. The loss is behind them. The focus now is clear: lock in for what’s next.

Jack Berger returns with three seniors to celebrate the Eagles’ first win of the season—a 37‑23 statement over Rockvale—and to preview a big Senior Night ahead. They revisit the pre‑game speeches and rituals that fueled the team, break down the plays and momentum swings under the Friday night lights, and talk candidly about what fans and rivals can expect from Indy this year.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Bird’s Eye View, a Brand-U Athletics production. Student host, Jack Berger, kicks off the season with senior players Blaze Katina, Josh Nieves, and Syler Green to talk about:

• The return of legendary Head Coach Scott Blade
• Brotherhood, bootcamps, and building championship mindsets
• What it takes to grind behind the scenes (off-season, injuries, leadership & more)
• A wild segment of “Friday Night Confessions” you don’t want to miss

This isn’t just football. It’s legacy in the making.

🎧 Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes and real stories from the squad.

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