The band students will tell you I started Saturday with a feeling that something special was going to happen. I didn't know what it was, but that it would reveal itself when the day was done. Awesome scores and results are no doubt special, but they barely scratch the surface of what truly happened yesterday. Here are a few highlights that have nothing to do with scores:
One performance takes 20 plus volunteers to run smoothly. These volunteers followed us around the state putting in a complete Saturday to make two performances possible.
Minutes before our first performance our podium cart used to move large equipment broke. Several parents rallied together to get equipment on and off the field without the use of the cart. Following the performance the Bistline family, volunteers and trailer drivers for the day, called a friend and took the cart to a shop for a professional level repair. This was done at no cost and with very little prior notice. Thank you to our welder for the day whose name escapes me. Post in the comments to give this person a shout out.
After our first performance the Band Boosters fed 100 plus hungry students, staff, and parent volunteers ensuring that no one present went without lunch.
Hours pass and we put on a second performance setting the bar for all 3A bands to clear. Following this the Bakker family fills their car with pizza and drinks for 100 plus providing our second meal to all present.
If this doesn't add up to a special day I don't know what does. My biggest takeaway from the day though without question will be the smiles, fist pumps, and Benton pride shown by our band students and band family. High scores are fun in the moment, but there were so many things yesterday that will last in the heart and memory of these students for a lifetime.
Bobcat Family
Bobcat Pride
Bobcat Band
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Benton Volleyball, Week of October 5, 2026
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at South Tama
South Tama (23-12) 3 Benton (14-14) 0
Statistics are coming.
Benton plays Saturday, Oct. 10, at 8:30 a.m. at Center Point-Urbana. Also at the tournament are Columbus, Clinton, Solon, Regina, Prairie and Western Dubuque.
Solon hosts the WaMaC Tournament on Thursday, Oct. 15.
Stats Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Varsity Girls – 5K
Jesup 79
Sumner-Fredericksburg 105
Denver 126
Benton Community 154
Grundy Center 162
Aplington-Parkersburg 190
Hudson 197
North Tama Traer 210
Dike-New Hartford 254
Wapsie Valley Fairbank 274
Newman Catholic Mason City 280
Baxter 287
Osage 289
Charles City 308
Iowa Falls-Alden 328
BGM Brooklyn 373
Union La Porte City 393
Benton results 5K
19 Kyra KAUDER [SR] 21:27.5
20 Anna CRETIN [SO] 21:28.6
27 June FISHER [JR] 21:44.2
50 Lacey KRUSE [FR] 22:53.9
56 Emma KING [JR] 23:04.9
62 Kenna LENNIE [JR] 23:24.9
64 Layna DEMOSS [SR] 23:29.9
Varsity boys 5K
Benton Community 60
Denver 65
Baxter 98
Grinnell 120
Iowa Falls-Alden 155
Jesup 171
BGM Brooklyn 232
Dike-New Hartford 232
Osage 251
Cedar Ridge Christian 299
Charles City 300
North Linn Troy Mills 300
Sumner-Fredericksburg 359
Valley Lutheran 367
Newman Catholic Mason City 378
Gladbrook Reinbeck 411
Wapsie Valley Fairbank 467
Grundy Center 494
Don Bosco Gilbertville 55
Benton results – 5K
6 Jack LANGE [SR] 16:44.9
8 Fisher SEXTON [8] 17:02.9
13 Jed SCHANBACHER [JR] 17:23.0
18 Mason BECKER [FR] 17:33.3
19 Korbin HUNT [SO] 17:34.3
39 Brian ARAIZA [SR] 18:19.1
56 Jaxson MEHLERT [JR] 18:45.9
JV Girls – 5K
6 Zoey HUTTON [SO] 24:24.3
13 Leigha BIRCH [SO] 25:16.8
17 Paige EASTMAN [SO] 26:13.7
18 Grayce FRAZIER [FR] 26:14.1
26 Willow SEXTON [JR] 27:37.0
36 Madi KENNY [SR] 28:34.5
41 Alexis WILEY [FR] 28:52.3
55 Marissa NOLTE [JR] 30:32.6
57 Lila BIESCHKE [SO] 31:13.9
63 Evie IRELAND [JR] 33:53.2
65 Makayla VOLESKY [SO] 34:28.6
65 Alissa ZIMMERMAN [SR] 34:28.6
JV Boys
2 Sam SCHOETTMER [FR] 18:39.6
3 Landon FURLER [JR] 19:18.6
4 Beckett SEXTON [SO] 19:25.0
5 Brock CORRIGAN [SR] 19:26.1
16 Jonathon SADLER [SR] 20:36.0
22 Knox BECKER [FR] 21:11.0
28 Chase MILLER [FR] 21:42.9
37 Ethan SCHWAKE [SR] 22:12.8
39 Zavier DITTMAR [SO] 22:16.3
53 Mason RAUSCH [FR] 22:58.1
81 Ben HAHN [SR] 24:32.3
91 Sawyer DAVIS [SO] 25:35.7
MS Girls – 2 miles
3 Charlotte MITCHELL [8] 13:15.5
5 Blaire WINSOR [7] 13:36.9
7 Brynlee HUNT [7] 13:50.2
13 Jaylee MAIERS [8] 14:01.2
37 Taylor MAIERS [8] 14:41.4
70 Alyssa CARDER [8] 16:04.6
72 Alyssa TUTTLE [8] 16:05.6
81 Brinley HAVLICEK [8] 16:14.8
84 Stella KOOPMAN [8] 16:27.5
90 Maxine FRAZIER [7] 16:48.5
91 Claire EASTMAN [7] 16:54.3
108 AnnaMae GEORGE [7] 17:55.9
112 Giselle DELGADO [7] 18:25.9
113 Beau BROWN [7] 18:26.5
116 Vivian HAHN [8] 18:46.4
131 Bailey REUTER [8] 20:53.7
132 Kiley KEPLER [7] 21:22.1
134 Mollie ERICKSON [7] 21:24.5
142 Harper LOUGHNER [7] 23:45.7
MS Boys – 2 miles
27 Evan CRETIN [8] 13:03.6
34 Kade KIES [8] 13:15.2
64 Malcom HAPPEL [8] 13:59.9
114 Xan FRESCOLN [7] 15:23.4
156 Jon FRESCOLN [7] 17:16.4
168 Jack KOCH [8] 18:08.2
179 Freddie WIEGEL [7] 19:46.3
CLASS OF 2027 - IT’S APPLICATION MARATHON TIME!
The Class of 2027 is invited to our College Application Marathon on Friday, October 9th, from 8:30 AM–2:30 PM in the Benton Community Counseling Office!
This is your chance to get a jump start on your future! 💙💛
My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is that Benton is a Place to Belong.
Whether it’s through athletics or one of the many activities offered across our district, we’re proud of the coaches and activity sponsors who encourage our students, help them grow, and support their success.
Happy National Coaches Day to all of our coaches and activity sponsors! We appreciate all you do for our students!
Courtesy of: Jim Magdefrau
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Cedar Rapids Prairie
Muscatine 2, Benton 1
BC 24 19 16 - 1
M 22 21 18 - 2
Prairie 2, Benton 0
BC 19 16 - 0
CRP 21 21 - 2
STATISTICS ARE COMING
Bobcat football team loses to undefeated Clear Lake in homecoming battle
Courtesy of: Jim Magdefrau
Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Van Horne
Clear Lake (6-0) 48, Benton (1-5) 7
CL 14 20 14 0 - 48
BC 0 0 0 7 - 7
Class 3A-2
Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
Clear Lake 48, Benton 7
West Delaware 27, Independence 0
Iowa Falls-Alden 19, Charles City 0
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
Independence at Benton
West Delaware at Charles City
Clear Lake at Iowa Falls-Alden
Friday, Oct. 16 2026
Charles City at Clear Lake
Iowa Falls-Alden at Williamsburg
Benton at West Delaware
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Iowa Falls-Alden at Benton
Independence at Charles City
Clear Lake at West Delaware
Standings
ALL DIS DIF
Clear Lake 6-0 2-0 +42.7
West Delaware 5-1 2-0 +23.3
Iowa Falls-Alden 4-2 1-1 +11.5
Charles City 2-4 0-2 -2.3
Benton 1-5 1-1 -21.0
Independence 1-5 0-2 -8.3
Clear Lake Benton
Passing C/ATT 10/13 1/3
Passing Completion Percentage 76.9% 33.3%
Passing Yards 174 17
Passing Yards Per Completion 17.4 17.0
Passing TDs 1 0
Passing Interceptions 0 0
Passing Quarterback Rating 214.7 80.9
Passing Longest For TD 12 0
Rushing Attempts 21 35
Rushing Yards 274 60
Rushing Yards Per Carry 13.0 1.7
Rushing TDs 6 1
Rushing Longest For TD 75 1
Receptions 10 1
Receiving Yards 174 17
Receiving Yards Per Catch 17.4 17.0
Receiving TDs 1 0
Reception Longest For TD 12 0
Pancakes 0 0
Total Tackles 45.0 27.0
Tackles Solo 28 21
Total Tackles For Loss 4.0 0.0
Total Sacks 1.0 0.0
Forced Fumbles 0 0
Fumble Recoveries 0 0
Fumble Return Yards 0 0
Fumble Longest For TD 0 0
Fumbles Returned For TD 0 0
Passes Defended 2 0
Interceptions 0 0
Interception Return Yards 0 0
Interceptions Returned For TD 0 0
Interception Longest For TD 0 0
Kickoff Returns 2 7
Kickoff Return Yards 63 85
Kickoff Yards Per Return 31.5 12.1
Kickoff Returns For TD 0 0
Kickoff Return Longest For TD 0 0
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