Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Anderson Stadium at Gene Bissell Field, Lindsborg, Kansas (home of Bethany Swedes)
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT
- Broadcast: KCAC Network, Ad Astra Radio
Weather Forecast (Lindsborg, KS)
- Conditions: Clear skies, hot afternoon
- Temperature: 31–33°C (88–91°F) at kickoff, heat index near 98°F
- Winds: Light, 8 km/h from the northeast
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Heat could test depth and conditioning, especially for defenses
Injury Report
- Sterling Warriors:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Bethany Swedes:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB Battle: Sterling’s dual-threat QB vs. Bethany’s pocket passer – both must protect the ball in a rivalry game that often swings on turnovers.
- RB Committee (Sterling) vs. Bethany Front Seven – Sterling’s rushing attack has been its strength; Bethany must plug gaps to avoid long drives.
- WR1 (Bethany) vs. Sterling Secondary – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Warriors’ corners must contain him.
- Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could be decisive in a close contest.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Sterling Warriors (0-2):
- L vs. Tabor 28-14 (Aug. 30)
- L at Evangel (Mo.) 35-17 (Sep. 6)
- Offense averaging 15.5 points per game; defense allowing 31.5.
- Bethany Swedes (0-2):
- L vs. Friends 31-10 (Aug. 30)
- L vs. Kansas Wesleyan 42-7 (Sep. 6)
- Struggling on both sides of the ball; offense averaging 8.5 points per game, defense allowing 36.5.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: Sterling leads 12-8 (last 20 years)
- Last 5 Meetings: Sterling 4-1
- Most Recent: Sterling 27, Bethany 14 (2024)
Betting Trends
- Sterling is 5-2 ATS in last 7 KCAC games.
- Bethany is 2-8 ATS in last 10 overall.
- The Under has hit in 4 of the last 6 meetings.
- Sterling is 6-1 straight up in last 7 vs. Bethany.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Sterling -7.5, won 27-14 → Cover, Under
- 2023: Sterling -6, won 24-17 → Cover, Under
- 2022: Bethany +10.5, lost 21-28 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Sterling Warriors – 6.5
Bethany Swedes 47
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
