MCKENZIE, Tenn. – The Bethel Wildcats concluded their spring work with their annual Spring Game before an estimated 1,200 fans. The Wildcats are coming off their best season since football was reinstated in 1992. The Wildcats posted a record of 11-2, peaked at number #4 in the poll and finished with a #5 ranking. The ‘Cats went undefeated in Mid-South Conference play and are the 2007 Mid-South Conference West Division Champions for the second time in three years.

"My overall assessment is that we were ‘ok'," said Head Football Coach Dino Kaklis. "We made some mistakes, but its spring and we know what we have to iron out when we come back this fall before the season begins. But, I was pleased with our guy's effort, I thought they played with some intensity. The main thing I will take and be pleased about from this spring's practice is that from the beginning to the end there was improvement and that is our goal."

"I also want to thank all those that attended," added Coach Kaklis. "We had a great crowd and we have tremendous support, it means a lot to our kids and coaches."

Bethel's 2008 schedule is almost finalized. All the games are set, the times listed may change however:

August 23, 2008, 7:00pm vs. Concordia College (Ala.)

August 30, 2008 TBA

September 6, 2008, 7:00pm vs. The University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire

September 13, 2008 BYE

September 20, 2008 vs. The University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) %

September 27, 2007, 6:30pm vs. Belhaven College (Miss.) *

October 4, 2008 @ Cumberland University *

October 11, 2008 @ Pikeville College (Ky.) %

October 18, 2008 vs. West Virginia Tech – HOMECOMING %

October 25, 2008 @ Lambuth University *

November 1, 2008 OPEN

November 8, 2008, 7:00pm @ Faulkner University (Ala.) *

November 15, 2008, 7:00pm vs. Shorter College (Ga.) *

%- Mid-South Conference cross-divisional game

* Mid-South Conference divisional game