Benton Community School District

SPORTS – 3A district golf tourney advances Braiden Moore to state
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

Class 3A District Boys’ Golf
Gardner Memorial Golf Course, Marion
May 18, 2026


Medalist – Grady Oleson 68
Benton: Braiden Moore, 74. Qualified for state.

Spring Golf State Tournament
Tuesday, May 26, and Wednesday, May 27

Gates Park Golf Course, Waterloo

2026 IHSAA 3A State Golf Qualifiers
Note: Awaiting 1 District Still to Play
3A Golf at Gates Park Golf Course in Waterloo
Teams

Marion
Solon
Independence
MOC-Floyd Valley
Okoboji
Spencer
Des Moines Christian
Knoxville
Atlantic
Individuals

Braiden Moore, Benton, 11
Jacob Stevens, Decorah, 10
Jaizik Miller, Spirit Lake, 11
Trey Boettcher, Storm Lake, 11
Caden Fredericksen, Cherokee, 12
Cade Birdsell, Humboldt, 11
Parker Rogers, Nevada, 11

Benton Community wants to thank Tim Lyons for his years of service and wish him many years of enjoyment in retirement.

The best part of being a Bobcat is our amazing community of students and parents, our deep traditions create a sense of pride that connects every one of us. The Bobcat Pride makes everyone feel like they belong to something special.

Employment opportunities may be found at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong

BC Artist Spotlight- Berlanie Adolfo - 4th Grade Norway Intermediate

BOYS STATE GOLF QUALIFIER!!
Congratulations and good luck to BC Junior, Braiden Moore!

Reminders: No classes Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday.
The last day of school is Wednesday, May 27. School will dismiss at 1:00 pm.

Congratulations to Kaeson Louis, BC Senior, who competed at the Industrial Technology Expo. Kaeson received the following awards:
Beginner Wood Project-2nd Place
Intermediate Wood Project-1st Place
Advanced Metals and Overall Best Metal Project-1st place

A huge thank you to Jeremy with Haven Enterprises for taking the time to work with Mr. Reid's HS construction class; teaching students how to make trusses! We appreciate him sharing his knowledge and real-world experience with our students. He did a fantastic job, and our students learned so much from the hands-on experience. Thank you for supporting career and technical education.

My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is I truly love all the people I get to work with everyday. We are so lucky to have a strong connection throughout the district and when we all come together, the feeling of pride is unreal!

Tonight's Boys Soccer Update!

🎓 1 more day until the 2026 Commencement!

To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 2025.

Tag your classmates in the comments and join the celebration! Be sure to click the "Follow" button to ensure you don't miss any of the updates from Benton Community!

STATE TRACK APPAREL

Closes: Monday at 9:00 AM

Delivery: Orders will be back by 5/20

Order Link:

https://bentonstatetrack26.itemorder.com/

My favorite thing about being a Bobcat was the people. This district has so many amazing staff, students and families!

🎓 2 days until the 2026 Commencement!

To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 2024.

Tag your classmates in the comments and join the celebration! Be sure to click the "Follow" button to ensure you don't miss any of the updates from Benton Community!

Benton travels to Williamsburg for Sectional Golf
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Stone Creek Golf Club, Williamsburg

Team scores
Marion 303
Williamsburg 320
Solon 321
ADM 322
Vinton-Shellsburg 330
Mount Vernon 333
Clear Creek Amana 336
Benton 360

Medalist – Grady Oleson, Marion, 70

Benton scores
4 Braiden Moore 75 (qualified for district)
31 Kaiser Townsley 88
45 Braedyn Junge 101
46 Brayden Miller 101
47 Benjamin Langerman 104
48 Kaleb Hayden 162

The top three teams from each sectional and district site will qualify for the next round, as well as the top two overall individual players (plus ties) from each site’s non-qualifying teams.

District is Monday, May 18, 2026, at Gardner Golf Course, Marion.

BC Artist Spotlight- Khayla Silver - 5th Grade - Norway Intermediate

Link to purchase State Qualifying tickets:

https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/iahsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzc0MDM%3D

Soccer teams compete at Mount Vernon on May 12
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

Girls Soccer
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon 3, Benton 0

Goal-keeping: Haley McMahon, 3 goals allowed, 27 saves

The girls travel to Center Point-Urbana on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5 p.m., and host Gladbrook-Reinbeck on Friday, May 15, at 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon 4, Benton 0

Statistics are coming.

Benton hosts Independence at 5 p.m. in Van Horne on Thursday, May 14. They host Gladbrook-Reinbeck on Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in Van Horne.