Not a Bearden fan but I watched the game. I think you have to give Coach Eldridge a lot of credit for his game plan , plus Joe Anderson played an outstanding game and the supporting cast contributed. Tactically, Maryville played box and one on Ques Glover and Bearden did not attack it well, IMO.
The rematch at Bearden on February 5, plus their inevitable game(s) in the post season will be very interesting. I have no idea how the upcoming game(s) will unfold but IMO, if Bearden is even close to full strength, keeps their cool, plays their game, and refrains from all the extracurricular talking, taunting, etc. they honestly should win.