The Mount Juliet Golden Bears open their 2012 football season August 17th at home. Their challenger is rival, the Lebanon Blue Devils. Mount Juliet has been impressive this pre-season with wins against Hillsboro, Shelbyville, and Franklin. In comparison the Blue Devils have worked hard this off season and are excited about their season. The Bears are ranked 12th in Tennessee while the Blue Devils are sitting at 181. This is a district game and is highly meaningful to both teams. Both teams have key returning starters on offense. The bears return Caleb Hopkins, Contrez McCathern, and Jalen Graham and the Blue Devils return Ethan Copas and Daniel Kemp. The defensive side of the ball for the Blue Devils brings mostly new players but a few key returners for the Bears like Cody Carr and Josh Belhu. This is highly anticipated season-opener for both teams and should be a battle. Both teams plan to open up the season 1-0 but who will come out on top? Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m.

• The previous 11 between the teams have resulted in 6 wins for Lebanon and 5 for Mt. Juliet. The tide had turned though with Mt. Juliet winning the last 3 by an average of nearly 31 point a game.
• Prediction: Mount Juliet over Lebanon, 42-7

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Defensive Starters:

2011 - 2012
Regular Season 10-0
Playoffs 3-1

Congratulations to Coach Roger Perry on his 250th win!

MJHS vs. Hendersonville Week 9 Recap:

The Bears played host to the defending 5A state runner-up Hendersonville Commandos Friday night with plenty on the line. Early on, there was some cause for concern after a big opening kickoff return by the Commandos and facemask penalty put them in scoring position and they capitalized on a 3rd down trick play. (full recap)

MJHS vs. Cookeville Week 8 Recap:

Wow!  Mount Juliet is enjoying fall break.  The Bears scored early and often through many different avenues Friday night, and the result was a shocking 45-0 halftime score.  With a running second half clock, a lot of fresh faces hit the field, but continued the game plan as the final was posted at 52-0. (full recap)

MJHS vs. Station Camp Week 7 Recap:

The Bears were on the road Friday night visiting the Bison of Station Camp, and Mount Juliet didn't let fall break put them into hibernation.  The Bears struck quickly, and the mode of attack was through the air, as Caleb Chowbay completed 8 of 9 passes for 275 yards and 4 scores in the first half! (full recap)

MJHS vs. Gallatin Week 6 Recap:

There were a lot of people wondering if the Bears would still be in a slumber following an off-week, their first bye in recent memory...those people did not have to wonder very long.  Mount Juliet jumped all over the previously unbeaten Green Wave, leading 38-7 at half in route to a 52-20 victory, and there was some history made in the process. (full recap)

MJHS vs. Beech Week 4 Recap:

Under the TV Lights the Bears quickly dispelled any indication that there would have to be more than 48 minutes played in this year's Beech/MJ contest. (full recap)

MJHS vs. LaVergne Week 3 Recap:

Last Friday night in front of a HUGE homecoming crowd the Golden Bears took on the LaVergne Wolverines from vaunted District 7-AAA.  The Bears were victorious 35-19, but didn't get the complete game they were looking for after opening up a 35-6 lead early in the 3rd quarter. (full recap)

MJHS vs. Portland Week 2 Recap:

The Golden Bear faithful got to see another exciting win for MJ Friday as the Bears cruised to a 48-20 decision over the visiting Portland Panthers. Offensively, the Bears picked right up where they left off, scoring 21 first quarter points. (full recap)

MJHS vs. McGavock Week 1 Recap:

Mount Juliet didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard Friday night as Jalen Graham took the opening KO to the house from 85 yards out.  Unfortunately for McGavock, the snowball effect did them in early, as the Bears offense clicked on all cylinders behind some great blocking up front. (full recap)

MJHS vs. Lebanon Week 0 Recap:

Donning a sleek new uni, the Mount Juliet Bears came out and took care of business against an improved Lebanon squad last Friday night, 38-13. Leading the Bears was SR QB Caleb Chowbay, who was 9-13 passing with 187 yards and two scores. (full recap)