Bobcats lose at Fairfield in first football game of season
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at Fairfield
BC 7 0 0 7 - 14
F 12 8 22 0 - 42
Benton passed for 27 yards. Owen Drahos 1 of 4 for 11 yards. Kaiser Townsley was 2 of 7 for 16 yards and a touchdown. Benton rushed for 304 yards. Gabe Pugh had four carries for 19 yards. Owen Drahos had five carries for 53 yards. Townsley had three carried for 15 yards. Kaden Mitchell carried 19 times for 182 yards and one touchdown. Kaden Wright had four carries for 38 yards and a touchdown.
Colton Kroneman had three catches for 27 yards.
Kaden Mitchell had 8.0 tackles, with five solo. Joel Hacker had 7.0 tackles with five solo and 1.5 tackles for loss. Braden Mell had 6.5 tackles with six solo. Drew Ballard had one tackle for loss.
Gabe Pugh had one kickoff return for 31 yards. Mell had four returns for 49 yards. Pugh had one punt return. Drew Ballard had three kickoffs for 128 yards. He was 2 for 2 for points after touchdown. He had three punts for 102 yards.
Benton hosts Mount Vernon in non-district play on Friday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m. They host Vinton-Shellsburg on Friday, Sept.11, at 7:30 p.m.
Class 3A, District 2
Friday, Aug. 28 2026
Clear Lake 56, Forest City 8
Fairfield 42, Benton 14
Iowa Falls 32, Webster City 5
West Delaware 42, Marion 7
North Fayette Valley 43, Independence 34
Charles City 46, Oelwein 14
Friday, Sept. 4, 2026
Iowa Falls-Alden at South Hardin
Mount Vernon at Benton
Independence at Washington
Forest City at Charles City
Humboldt at Clear Lake
North Fayette Valley at West Delaware
BC volleyball travels to Independence tournament
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Independence Tournament
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
Janesville 2, Benton 0
BC 10 17 - 0
J 21 21 - 2
Benton had 22 kills in 51 attempts with seven errors. Talulah Schroeder had eight kills. Anna Embretson added five. Benton had 23 digs, led by Embretson and Schroeder with six each. Brynnlee Seeck added four digs. Benton had 21 assists, led by Brynnlee Seeck with 17.
Benton was 26 of 28 for serves with two aces. Lily Schulte was 6 of 6 with one ace. Embretson was 5 of 6 with one ace. Seeck was five of five. Sydney Brant was 2 of 3. Schroeder was 5 of 5. Emerson Ridgway was 3 of 3.
Sumner-Fredericksburg 2, Benton 0
BC 18 15 - 0
SF 21 21 - 2
Benton had 17 kills in 47 attempts with six errors. Schroeder had six kills. Chloe DeGroot added four. Benton had 17 assists, led by Seeck with 14. Benton had 29 digs, led by Schroeder with 10. Ridgway had three blocks.
Benton was 30 of 34 for serves with no aces. Haddie Kroneman was 1 of 1. Schulte was 8 of 8. Embretson was 3 of 5.
Seeck was 7 of 7. Brant was 5 of 5. Schroeder was 4 of 5. DeGroot was 2 of 3.
West Delaware 2, Benton 0
BC 19 13 - 0
WD 21 21 - 2
Benton had 17 kills in 46 attempts with eight errors. Schroeder had six kills. Seeck had 15 assists. The team had 23 digs, led by Brant with six. Embretson added five. Ridgway had one block. Benton was 32 of 36 for serves with one ace. Schulte was 4 of 4. Embretson was 8 of 10 with one ace. Olivia Brenda’s was 1 of 1. Brant was 4 of 4. Schroeder was 4 of 4. DeGroot was 1 of 2. Ridgway was 4 of 5. Avery Franzenburg was 1 of 1.
Benton travels to the BCLUW tournament on Saturday, Sept. 5.
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Independence Tournament
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
Janesville 2, Benton 0
BC 10 17 - 0
J 21 21 - 2
Benton had 22 kills in 51 attempts with seven errors. Talulah Schroeder had eight kills. Anna Embretson added five. Benton had 23 digs, led by Embretson and Schroeder with six each. Brynnlee Seeck added four digs. Benton had 21 assists, led by Brynnlee Seeck with 17.
Benton was 26 of 28 for serves with two aces. Lily Schulte was 6 of 6 with one ace. Embretson was 5 of 6 with one ace. Seeck was five of five. Sydney Brant was 2 of 3. Schroeder was 5 of 5. Emerson Ridgway was 3 of 3.
Sumner-Fredericksburg 2, Benton 0
BC 18 15 - 0
SF 21 21 - 2
Benton had 17 kills in 47 attempts with six errors. Schroeder had six kills. Chloe DeGroot added four. Benton had 17 assists, led by Seeck with 14. Benton had 29 digs, led by Schroeder with 10. Ridgway had three blocks.
Benton was 30 of 34 for serves with no aces. Haddie Kroneman was 1 of 1. Schulte was 8 of 8. Embretson was 3 of 5.
Seeck was 7 of 7. Brant was 5 of 5. Schroeder was 4 of 5. DeGroot was 2 of 3.
West Delaware 2, Benton 0
BC 19 13 - 0
WD 21 21 - 2
Benton had 17 kills in 46 attempts with eight errors. Schroeder had six kills. Seeck had 15 assists. The team had 23 digs, led by Brant with six. Embretson added five. Ridgway had one block. Benton was 32 of 36 for serves with one ace. Schulte was 4 of 4. Embretson was 8 of 10 with one ace. Olivia Brenda’s was 1 of 1. Brant was 4 of 4. Schroeder was 4 of 4. DeGroot was 1 of 2. Ridgway was 4 of 5. Avery Franzenburg was 1 of 1.
Benton travels to the BCLUW tournament on Saturday, Sept. 5.
7th Grade Science worked in their lab groups on various Playdoh challenges to practice working together as a team, following directions, and communicating before they start actual labs and experiments on Monday! They had a blast!
My favorite thing about being a bobcat is being part of a strong, caring community that works together and always puts our students first. Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat!
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
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Save the Dates: School Picture Days!
School picture days are coming up! Be sure to save these dates:
• Norway Intermediate: Sept. 1
• Atkins Elementary: Sept. 3
• Keystone Elementary: Sept. 3
• Middle School & High School: Sept. 4
We look forward to capturing smiles and memories from another great school year!
School picture days are coming up! Be sure to save these dates:
• Norway Intermediate: Sept. 1
• Atkins Elementary: Sept. 3
• Keystone Elementary: Sept. 3
• Middle School & High School: Sept. 4
We look forward to capturing smiles and memories from another great school year!
My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the small communities and culture. There is a pride that comes with being a Benton Bobcat!
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at Van Horne
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton 3, Vinton-Shellsburg 0
VS 14 8 14 - 0
BC 25 25 25 - 3
Benton had 36 assists. The team had 39 kills in 63 attempts with five errors. Brynnlee Seeck had 32 assists. Talulah Schroeder had 13 kills. Avery Franzenburg added nine kills. Emerson Ridgeway had seven kills. With eight digs each were Lily Schulte and Sydney Brant. The team was 64 of 74 for serves with 11 aces. Schulte was 14 of 15 with four aces. Anna Embretson was 3 of 6. Olivia Brendes was 3 of 5. Seeck was 7 of 8. Brant was 8 of 10 with two aces. Schroeder was 11 fo 12 with three aces. Chloe DeGroot was 17 of 18 with two aces.
Vinton-Shellsburg had 18 kills in 55 attempts with 12 errors.
Benton travels to Independence on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, for a tournament with Mason City, West Delaware, Union, Janesville, Osage and Sumner-Fredricksburg.
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton 3, Vinton-Shellsburg 0
VS 14 8 14 - 0
BC 25 25 25 - 3
Benton had 36 assists. The team had 39 kills in 63 attempts with five errors. Brynnlee Seeck had 32 assists. Talulah Schroeder had 13 kills. Avery Franzenburg added nine kills. Emerson Ridgeway had seven kills. With eight digs each were Lily Schulte and Sydney Brant. The team was 64 of 74 for serves with 11 aces. Schulte was 14 of 15 with four aces. Anna Embretson was 3 of 6. Olivia Brendes was 3 of 5. Seeck was 7 of 8. Brant was 8 of 10 with two aces. Schroeder was 11 fo 12 with three aces. Chloe DeGroot was 17 of 18 with two aces.
Vinton-Shellsburg had 18 kills in 55 attempts with 12 errors.
Benton travels to Independence on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, for a tournament with Mason City, West Delaware, Union, Janesville, Osage and Sumner-Fredricksburg.
We are thrilled to celebrate Board Member and Vice President Emily Kaiser and Associate Superintendent Anna Selk for being named to the Corridor Business Journal’s 2026 Forty Under 40 Class!
This well deserved honor highlights their exceptional leadership, dedication to education, and meaningful impact across our community. Thank you, Emily and Anna, for your vision and continuous drive to make a difference every single day.
This well deserved honor highlights their exceptional leadership, dedication to education, and meaningful impact across our community. Thank you, Emily and Anna, for your vision and continuous drive to make a difference every single day.
Why Benton?
I moved to Norway over 10 years ago and started working at Norway Intermediate. I chose to stay because I have always been made to feel that I belong.
I moved to Norway over 10 years ago and started working at Norway Intermediate. I chose to stay because I have always been made to feel that I belong.
Benton Artist Spotlight - Scarlet Albers
There are now multiple ways to get into Benton home events during the 2026-2027 school year:
• Purchase your ticket in advance through Bound: benton.k12.ia.us/tickets
• Pay at the gate with cash or credit/debit card. (Convenience fees apply.)
• Scan your 2026-2027 Activity Pass QR code at the event.
Choose the option that works best for you and come out to support our Bobcats!
• Purchase your ticket in advance through Bound: benton.k12.ia.us/tickets
• Pay at the gate with cash or credit/debit card. (Convenience fees apply.)
• Scan your 2026-2027 Activity Pass QR code at the event.
Choose the option that works best for you and come out to support our Bobcats!
Listen to Friday's game, live streamed on the Bobcat Radio Network! Bobcats play against Fairfield, Friday August 28 at 7:30 p.m.
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Ready to kick off the new school year in style? Show off your Bobcat spirit while supporting your Benton Bobcat Boosters! Shop online and grab your gear before the end of the month!
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Senior Sunrise - Class of 2027! Every senior girl made it to school to catch the sunrise on their last first day at Benton Community!
We’re kicking off the school year with our Football Junior Cheer Clinic!
Our junior cheerleaders will perform before the varsity football game on September 11 as the Bobcats take on Vinton-Shellsburg! 📣
Interested in joining? Please fill out the Google Form by August 28 to make sure you receive a T-shirt and bow. That’s just one week away!
Have questions? Contact Varsity Cheer Coach Bethannie Draman at bdraman@benton.k12.ia.us.
Please fill out this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftDCl34WM2DcDZNktC9Q3-_w1XUkq3M5-5FEO4iFxH8ulVjA/viewform
Our junior cheerleaders will perform before the varsity football game on September 11 as the Bobcats take on Vinton-Shellsburg! 📣
Interested in joining? Please fill out the Google Form by August 28 to make sure you receive a T-shirt and bow. That’s just one week away!
Have questions? Contact Varsity Cheer Coach Bethannie Draman at bdraman@benton.k12.ia.us.
Please fill out this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftDCl34WM2DcDZNktC9Q3-_w1XUkq3M5-5FEO4iFxH8ulVjA/viewform
Recently, several Benton CSD students were recognized in the Iowa State Fair Coloring Calendar Art Competition!
A total of 17 students were selected for the special edition Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar, which celebrates Iowa agriculture and America’s 250th anniversary through the creativity of Iowa students.
We’re proud that several of those young artists are Benton Bobcats! Let’s hear it for these creative students!
More information and a digital version of this calendar can be found on the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship website: https://iowaagriculture.gov/news/choose-iowa-coloring-calendar-2026
A total of 17 students were selected for the special edition Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar, which celebrates Iowa agriculture and America’s 250th anniversary through the creativity of Iowa students.
We’re proud that several of those young artists are Benton Bobcats! Let’s hear it for these creative students!
More information and a digital version of this calendar can be found on the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship website: https://iowaagriculture.gov/news/choose-iowa-coloring-calendar-2026
Dr. Bieschke and the Benton Community School Board recognized three students last night for their exceptional achievement in mathematics on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). Each student received a Superintendent’s Proclamation of Recognition celebrating this impressive accomplishment. Congratulations to Calvin Daily, Madison Lacina, and Kellen Dorman, who were recognized as National Math Stars nominees! ⭐
The National Math Stars Program, a partnership between the Iowa Department of Education and National Math Stars, recognizes and supports students demonstrating exceptional mathematical ability. Iowa third-grade students who score in the top 2% statewide in mathematics on the ISASP are recognized as nominees and invited to apply for the program. In 2026, just 785 third graders across Iowa earned this distinction. There were almost 40,000 third graders in Iowa who participated in the assessment. They were also celebrated by their teacher, Ms. Bastian.
We are incredibly proud to have three Bobcats among this exceptional group of young mathematicians! Congratulations, Calvin, Madison, and Kellen, on your hard work and achievement! 💙💛
The National Math Stars Program, a partnership between the Iowa Department of Education and National Math Stars, recognizes and supports students demonstrating exceptional mathematical ability. Iowa third-grade students who score in the top 2% statewide in mathematics on the ISASP are recognized as nominees and invited to apply for the program. In 2026, just 785 third graders across Iowa earned this distinction. There were almost 40,000 third graders in Iowa who participated in the assessment. They were also celebrated by their teacher, Ms. Bastian.
We are incredibly proud to have three Bobcats among this exceptional group of young mathematicians! Congratulations, Calvin, Madison, and Kellen, on your hard work and achievement! 💙💛
Mark your calendars! We're excited for another Great Benton Homecoming!
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