PIKEVILLE, Ky. (October 11, 2008) - Bethel put on their best showing of the year and looked like the Wildcats of the past three years. The offense was diverse and balanced scoring early, the defense was opportunistic and the ‘Cats came away with a 42-10 victory over the Pikeville Bears.

Bethel took the opening kickoff and got on the board early. The ‘Cats were determined to get a lead as they decided to go for it on fourth and two from the PC 42 yard line and quarterback Chad Lamping called his own number for the first down. After two incompletions, Lamping found Will Cripps open for a 41 yard aerial on third down and Sean Fraser booted the PAT for a 7-0 lead with just 2:15 gone in the first. The defense held Pikeville and Bethel's offense was back on the move. On the tenth play, Justin Woodard would dive in from the one yard line for a 14-0 lead. The drive was keyed by two big plays. The first was a third and three completion from Lamping to tight end Banarvon Taylor for 25 yards and a third and four pass to Joevaris Carter for 25 yards. Pikeville's second possession ended as Van Alexander dropped PC quarterback Dan Wideman for a 14 yard loss. Bethel ensuing possession stalled and Fraser attempted a 49-yard field goal that had plenty of distance but hit the left upright.

Senior wide receiver Will Cripps gets the 'Cats on the board early finishing off a 41 yard touchdown pass from Chad Lamping.

The Bears drove down to the Bethel 17 to start the second quarter but the ‘Cats defense stiffened forcing PC to attempt a field goal. As PC attempted the kick from 34 yards out Bethel's Antonio Wardlow got a hand on it causing the kick to line drive wide to the left. Bethel's next drive was aided by a roughing the kicker that continued the drive. Shortly after, Woodard broke free for a 35 yard scamper and David Brown finished off the drive with a 13 yard punishing run and Bethel led 21-0. Pikeville again drove into the red zone as Bethel stopped them on the four, forcing a field goal that the Bears connected on and Bethel's lead was trimmed to 21-3.

Running Back David Brown finishes off a 13 yard touchdown run.  Brown scored twice against the Bears.

After a defensive stop to start the second half, Bethel's offense was marching again. On third and goal from the five, Lamping found Carter who made a diving catch in the endzone and the Wildcats were up 28-3. The Wildcats defense ranked number five in the nation in turnover margin, got another takeaway as Antonio Wardlow picked off his fourth pass of the year at the Bethel 13 yard line. Lamping hit Carter for a 36 yard gain, Woodard ran for 34 yards on two plays and David Brown finished off the drive from five yards out and Bethel led 35-3. Bethel's turnover margin got another boost on PC's first offensive play following the touchdown as Johnathan Deberry stepped in front of a Wideman pass and intercepted his third pass of the year. Two plays later and Lamping hit Cripps for his second touchdown of the day from 21 yards out. Bethel's Fraser booted his sixth PAT of the game for a 42-3 lead.

Antonio Wardlow makes a leaping interception ending the Bears threat.  It was Wardlow's fourth INT of the season.

The Bears would score a late touchdown but neither team did anything of offensive significance as the game came to a close.

Woodard posted his best offensive performance at Bethel with 175 yards on 24 carries and one touchdown. Lamping had his best game of the year going 12 of 22 for 191 yards and three touchdowns. David Brown ran for 35 yards on seven carries and two scores. Carter ended the day with five catches for 79 yards and a TD. Cripps has three catches for 71 yards and two scores. Taylor caught two for 31 yards. The Wildcats offense outgained the Bears 445 yards to 388.

Bethel improves to 2-4 (1-1) on the season. The Wildcats will celebrate Homecoming this coming Saturday night, October 18, 2008 with kick off set for 6:00pm. Pre-game festivities begin at 5:30pm. The ‘Cats will be hosting the West Virginia Tech University Golden Bears. The Golden Bears are 0-6 (0-3) on the year.

	Bethel tightend Banarvon Taylor hauls in 25 yard pass to convert a key first quarter thrid down.
	Bethel's Van Alexander sacks Pikeville's quarterback Dan Wideman.  Alexander had six tackles, four for losses and this sack.
	Senior Joevaris Carter makes a diving catch for a touchdown.  Carter had 79 receiving yards.
	Bethel's Will Cripps crosses the goal line for a 21 yard score.
	Bethel Senior center Bruce Slusser and the offensive line opened up holes that allowed the Wildcats to run for 254 against Pikeville.