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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Birds Eye View is a Brand‑U Athletics™ production for Independence High School. Brand‑U is a media network partnering with Middle Tennessee high schools to deliver full social‑media coverage, exclusive podcasts, game highlights and more for both athletes and athletic programs. DM @BrandUAthletics or email info@branduathletics.com if you’d like to bring our media magic to your program or athlete.

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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Friday nights hit different when you’re seeing the game from above. Bird’s Eye View is the (un)official podcast of Indy Nation, powered by Brand-U Athletics. Hosted by student section leader, Jack Berger, this is your all-access pass from the stands to the sidelines spotlighting the stories of Independence football athletes on and off the field.

Every Tuesday during the 2025 season, we’re dropping unfiltered conversations, game-day breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes scoop you’ll never catch from the bleachers. Think of it as your front-row seat at the 50-yard line.

The season kicks off August 19.

(Not affiliated with Independence High School.)