McKENZIE — The seventh-ranked Bethel Wildcats beat a good Bluefield Ram squad 61-14 Saturday in Wildcat Stadium. The Rams arrived in McKenzie receiving votes in the latest Top 25 Poll. more

McKENZIE — The No. 8 Bethel Wildcats opened the home portion of their season Saturday playing host to St. Andrews University. The Cats looked worthy of their lofty ranking, beating the visitors from North Carolina 77-0. more

McKENZIE — It did not take new softball Coach Katherine Hannagan long to add her first player to the Lady Wildcat program. Gleason’s Claudia Pineda signed with the Cats on Monday. Claudia is the daughter of Filadelfo and Johanna Pineda of Gleason and will major in Criminal Justice. more

COUNCE, Tenn. — The top twelve boats with the top twenty-four anglers in the nation competed in the Bassmasters National Championship College Fishing Finals at Pickwick Lake. more

McKENZIE — Bethel Associate Athletic Director of Communications/Sports Information Director Dave McCulley announced popular McKenzie radio broadcaster Craig Lunn is joining the Wildcat broadcast team. Lunn will be the color analyst for Bethel football this fall and selected games during the basketball season. more

Sydney Bosley, a senior at West Carroll High School, commits to cheer at Bethel University. Sydney is pictured with her sisters, Samaria and Stormie, brothers, Preston and Parker, her mother, Michelle and WCHS cheer coach Keshia Jackson. more

McKENZIE — The Bethel Athletics 2023 Leadership Luncheon took place Friday in the Vera Lowe for Student Enrichment Boardroom on the campus of Bethel University. more

McKENZIE — Two Bethel University student-athletes were honored and presented scholarships Wednesday by the Peppers Automotive Group, based in Paris, with a Ford dealership in McKenzie. more

McKENZIE (March 31) — Bethel University Board of Trustee member Patty Kahlden was in McKenzie Friday. A longtime supporter of the university and the Bethel Athletic Department presented Football Coach Michael Jasper and Senior Athletic Director Brad Chappell with a generous gift for the football program. more

McKENZIE (March 29) — Madison Gilbert and Hannah Dillingham, seniors at McKenzie High, will continue their education at Bethel University and be a part of Bethel Lady Wildcats Soccer program. more

As he was growing up, there were many teachers and coaches who had a positive impact on Mike Jasper, Head Football Coach at Bethel University, but his mother provided the strongest source of support and encouragement. “Mom used to say ‘by book or by ball or both’ you’re going to succeed,” he recalls with a smile, “she is my hero and played a huge role in my life as a mom, a dad and an inspiration.” more

McKENZIE (February 10) — After splitting their doubleheader Friday, the Bethel Wildcats and the Cleary Cougars met again Saturday playing a twin bill at Wildcat Park. more

McKENZIE (February 3) — Taniyah Diggs signed with Bethel University to be one of their team managers. more

McKENZIE (February 3) — Rashad McCreary and Jose Luna signed their letters of intent to Bethel University and extended their football careers to the collegiate level. more

McKENZIE (January 17) — Kylie Reynolds will continue her collegiate athletic career at Bethel University. The senior Lady Rebel signed Tuesday, January 17 to play basketball for the Bethel Lady Wildcats. more

McKENZIE — Prior to the tip-off of the Bethel Wildcats game against the Campbellsville Tigers, ‘Cats Head Coach Jeff Britt was awarded his 500th career victory ball by Bethel Athletic Director Brad Chappell. Alongside him on the court as he received his award were his daughters Ashleigh and Alleigh Britt. more

ALBANY, New York  — The Albany Empire announced the team has signed Defensive Back/Wide Receiver Vonte Bates for the 2023 National Arena League season.  more

ORLANDO, Florida — The Hula Bowl is the Nation’s Premier College Football All-Star Game. The Hula Bowl is an event where NFL, XFL, USFL and CFL teams are represented by top scouts watching the game.  more

McKENZIE (December 8) — The Bethel Wildcats and the (RV) Tennessee Southern FireHawks had a typical knock down drag out MSC affair Thursday night in Crisp Arena. more

WACO, Texas — Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh and Northwestern’s (Iowa) Matt McCarty highlight today’s announcement of the American Football Coaches Association’s 2022 Regional Coach of the Year winners for FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III, and NAIA. These winners will be honored on Monday, January 9, during the 2023 AFCA Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. more