Last night's home game was SENIOR NIGHT. Congratulations to our senior girls and their parents for their roles in supporting BC Basketball!
Senior players are Jessa DeMoss, Zoey Junge, Makenna Kramer, Jaida Lyons, Piper Nelson, and Emma Townsley.
"I grew up a Bobcat, moved away after college to start a family, and now we are Bobcats again! When you grow up here you take certain things for granted such as Homecoming, the Veterans Day program and the close knit community. Over the years the district has shifted, but one thing has always remained the same and that is the pride, love and support for the families that live here. That is why my family and I chose Benton."
Funds generated from the VPPEL would be used for renovations to outdoor areas at all attendance centers. Examples of those renovations could include tuckpoint work, landscaping, signage, playgrounds, doors, roof repair, and more.
Girls Varsity will recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these 6 amazing seniors before the girl's varsity warmup, at about 6 pm. Tonight is Senior Night as we host South Tama.
Girls JV at 4 pm
Girls Varsity at 6:30 pm.
Boys Sophomore game at 5:15 p.m.
Boys Varsity at 8:00 p.m.
BC travels to West Liberty for basketball
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Benton girls' basketball
Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, at West Liberty
No. 8 Benton 64, West Liberty 34
BC 10 17 21 16 - 64
WL 2 11 9 12 - 34
Benton was 21 of 60 for field goals, 13 of 39 for three-pointers and 9 of 11 for free throws. They had 42 rebounds, 14 assists, 12 steals, five blocks, seven turnovers and 11 fouls. McKenna Kramer had 26 points with 8 of 19 shooting for three-pointers. Emma Townsley added 14 points and Piper Nelson had 12. Townsley also had 10 rebounds and seven assists. Aubrey Kelly had five steals. Nelson had two blocks.
Benton hosts South Tama on Tuesday, Feb. 6 2024, at Van Horne, and plays South Tama again at South Tama for the first round of the Class 3A, Region 8 tournament on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.
Benton boys' basketball
Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 at West Liberty
West Liberty 53, Benton 38
BC 3 10 14 11 - 38
WL 21 13 12 7 - 53
Statistics are coming.
Benton hosts South Tama on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at Van Horne.
Benton Retiree Luncheon Monday, February 19, 2024 Benton Community MS/HS 12:00-1:30 pm We had such a positive experience bringing people together in August, we'd like to do it again! Former staff will have the opportunity to connect with each other, connect with current staff, and hear Dr. Bieschke provide an update on the state of the district in a "Bobcat Pulse" conversation. This event is open to any former employee from Benton Community. Please RSVP on or before February 15 to Karen Lough at 319-228-8701 or klough@benton.k12.ia.us.
Boys and Girls Basketball host South Tama tonight and it's Senior Night!
JV Girls at 4 p.m.
Sophomore Boys at 5:15 p.m.
Varsity Girls at 6:30 p.m.
Varsity Boys at 8:00 p.m.
Join KCRG-TV9 and the First Alert Storm Team for our 2nd ever "Weather Academy: Extra Credit" event on Wednesday, April 3 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 p.m. at Benton High School.
This extension of the First Alert Storm Team’s Weather Academy visits aims to bring the excitement and fun of weather and science to communities all across the TV9 viewing area.
Beginning at 4:00pm, everyone is welcome to come explore emergency vehicles, meet local first responders, take part in hands-on activities, test their WeatherWise knowledge, and meet some of the TV9 team. This all leads up to a LIVE weather science showcase with fun experiments from the First Alert Storm Team.
Join us at Benton Community High School starting at 4 pm on April 3rd. The event is free and open to the public, you do not need to be a Benton Community family to attend.
What is your favorite thing about being a bobcat? Alex shares, "The adults and students I get to work with make my job enjoyable. Seeing students strive for success is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever experienced, and I see this happening at Benton every day."
Day 1 of the State Girls Wrestling Tournament
February 5-9, 2024 is National School Counseling Week. Thank you to our wonderful School Counselors for all you do for our students and staff!
#BeABobcat
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Mark your calendars! It's always a spectacular event here at Benton.
On the road tonight! HS Boys and Girls Basketball are at Grinnell
4:45 PM - Sophomore Boys Game
6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Game
6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Game
7:15 PM - Varsity Boys Game
Girls State Wrestling Session 3 begins this morning at 9:45 a.m. Here is the link to watch Layna and Lizzy https://www.watchighsau.com/
Both girls are wrestling in Round 4 of Consolation.
Lizzy is Bout #722 and Layna is Bout #728
Good luck today girls!
HVAC updates in each building throughout the district is a priority area for the funds that would be generated by the VPPEL.
IGHSAU State Championship
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Xtream Arena, Coralville
Benton Commnunity results
140 - Lizzy Wolf (38-4) scored 4.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 38-4 won by fall over Myla Kurk (Grinnell) 20-12 (Fall 1:14)
Champ. Round 2 - Riley Weiler (Central Lyon/George-Little Rock) 35-4 won by disqualification over Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 38-4 (DQ)
145 - Layna Demoss (43-10) scored 7.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Layna Demoss (Benton Community) 43-10 won by major decision over Kelly Throndson (NH/TV) 23-16 (MD 12-2)
Champ. Round 2 - Layna Demoss (Benton Community) 43-10 won by fall over Dana Cleveland (Ankeny) 38-2 (Fall 6:14)
Girls State Wrestling Session 1 pictures. Congratulations on a great start Layna and Lizzy!
Girls State Wrestling Session 2 begins at 5:45 p.m. Here is the link to watch
https://www.watchighsau.com/
Lizzy will wrestle back in Consolation Round 2 Bout #516
Layna moves forward to wrestle Quarterfinals Bout #636
Thank you to our Admin. for allowing students and staff to tune into Lizzy and Layna's matches today. Both girls advance to Round 2!
Lizzy's second match is Bout #361
Layna's second match is Bout #383
