Bethel College Threshers

Bethel College Threshers
University Bethel College
Conference(s) Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
NAIA Region IV
Athletics director Diane Flickner
Location North Newton, KS
Varsity teams 13
Football stadium Thresher Stadium
Basketball arena
Nickname Threshers
Fight song
Colors Red and Gold

         

Homepage Bethel College Threshers athletics home page

Bethel College athletic teams are known as the Threshers. They participate in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Men's Sports Women's Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Track & Field
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Track & Field
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball

Cross country and track & field

Bethel's track & field team has found success on the national level. In 2008, Jeff Buller won his second consecutive national championship in the javelin with a throw of 214 feet 8 inches.[1]

Football

For more information see 2010 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference football season

Bethel college began its football program in 1914 under head coach William E. Schroeder. As of completion of the 2009 season, the teams have produced a cumulative record of 280 wins, 474 losses, and 13 ties.[2]

The current coach is Travis Graber, who took over the team for the 2010 season.[3]

References

  1. ^ The Newton Kansan "Buller claims javelin title" May 23, 2008
  2. ^ Bethel College Threshers football records
  3. ^ The Newton Kansan "Graber to lead BC football program" December 21, 2009