Benton Community School District

Lady Bobcats Williamsburg and Grinnell in wrestling on Dec. 14, 2023 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Benton Community and Williamsburg at Grinnell Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2023 Benton 72, Grinnell 6 110: Kaitlyn Bonewitz (BECO) over (GRIN) (For.) 115: Alexis Northcutt (BECO) over (GRIN) (For.) 120: Kaitlyn Bonewitz (BECO) over Baylee Boyd (GRIN) (Fall 4:42) 125: Amanda Schnor (BECO) over (GRIN) (For.) 130: Alyssa Kreigel (GRIN) over Bella De Nooy (BECO) (Fall 4:15) 135: Jordan Voelkel (BECO) over Adriana Versendaal (GRIN) (Fall 1:26) 140: Lizzy Wolf (BECO) over (GRIN) (For.) 145: Layna DeMoss (BECO) over (GRIN) (For.) 155: Madilyn Colburn (BECO) over Abigail Hatcher (GRIN) (Fall 3:12) 170: Hailee Kruse (BECO) over (GRIN) (For.) 190: Double Forfeit 235: Averie Gale (BECO) over (GRIN) (For.) 100: Tegan Bishop (BECO) over Piper Madren (GRIN) (Fall 0:57) 105: Sloane Slouha (BECO) over (GRIN) (For.) Williamsburg 53, Benton 18 115: Madison Kirby (WILL) over Alexis Northcutt (BECO) (Fall 0:52) 120: Ava Garcia (WILL) over (BECO) (For.) 125: Keston Spratt (WILL) over Amanda Schnor (BECO) (Fall 2:55) 130: Kaylin Becker (WILL) over Bella De Nooy (BECO) (Fall 1:52) 135: Shannon Finn (WILL) over Kaylie Wright (BECO) (Fall 0:11) 140: Valerie Altenhofen (WILL) over Jordan Voelkel (BECO) (Fall 2:56) 145: Phoenix Gryp (WILL) over Lizzy Wolf (BECO) (Dec 7-5) 155: Layna DeMoss (BECO) over Kimora Owens (WILL) (Fall 0:54) 170: Lilly Ness (WILL) over (BECO) (For.) 190: Lyndsay Murray (WILL) over (BECO) (For.) 235: Averie Gale (BECO) over (WILL) (For.) 100: Double Forfeit 105: Anya Rivera (WILL) over Tegan Bishop (BECO) (Fall 1:52) 110: Katilynn Guldner (BECO) over (WILL) (For.)

Wow! Take a look at this support. Wrestling IS a TEAM sport...... The Boys head down to Fort Madison this weekend to wrestle in a 24-team tournament Friday evening and Saturday. Follow along on TrackWrestling!

Benton wrestlers get two wins at Grinnell meet -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Grinnell, Benton Community and Williamsburg boys’ wrestling Dec. 14, 2023, at Grinnell Benton 56, Grinnell 19 120: Brock Corrigan (BECO) over Kai Gibson (GRIN) (Fall 1:35) 126: Dylan Heater (GRIN) over Ryan Koehler (BECO) (Fall 3:10) 132: Logan McDonald (GRIN) over Elijah Kupka (BECO) (Dec 3-1) 138: Elias Bieschke (BECO) over Matthew Mintle (GRIN) (MD 18-4) 144: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Alex Peiffer (GRIN) (Fall 3:20) 150: Weston Kaestner (BECO) over Alejandro Cantillo (GRIN) (MD 12-4) 157: Blayke Heying (BECO) over Owen Blankenfeld (GRIN) (Fall 1:51) 165: Brenden Heying (BECO) over Maxwell Mintle (GRIN) (Inj. [time]) 175: Josh Ringler (GRIN) over Mayson Mitchell (BECO) (MD 12-2) 190: Troy Kupka (BECO) over Tyler Kostow (GRIN) (Fall 1:34) 215: Caden Witham (GRIN) over Will Clausen (BECO) (Fall 1:41) 285: Brennen Blegen (BECO) over Blaine Graff (GRIN) (Fall 0:15) 106: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over (GRIN) (For.) 113: Jason Eastman (BECO) over Levi Jack (GRIN) (Fall 3:08) Benton 53, Williamsburg 21 126: Kyler Provin (WILL) over Ryan Koehler (BECO) (Fall 1:03) 132: Elijah Kupka (BECO) over Anthony Fenton (WILL) (Fall 1:52) 138: Elias Bieschke (BECO) over Dominic Fisher (WILL) (Fall 5:06) 144: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Sawyer Kirby (WILL) (Fall 4:29) 150: Nile Sinn (WILL) over Weston Kaestner (BECO) (Dec 10-6) 157: Blayke Heying (BECO) over Logan Schmidt (WILL) (Fall 1:23) 165: Brenden Heying (BECO) over Brett Santiago (WILL) (TF 20-5 3:34) 175: Mayson Mitchell (BECO) over Evan Stohlmann (WILL) (Dec 8-5) 190: Troy Kupka (BECO) over Caleb Lacina (WILL) (Fall 1:17) 215: Gavin Vesey (WILL) over Will Clausen (BECO) (Fall 1:11) 285: Brennen Blegen (BECO) over (WILL) (For.) 106: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over Bowen Stratton (WILL) (Dec 9-7) 113: Jason Eastman (BECO) over Nolan Kent (WILL) (Fall 1:27) 120: Lincoln Schropp (WILL) over Brock Corrigan (BECO) (Fall 2:41)

Why did you choose to teach at Benton? "Teaching at Benton Community has always been a career goal of mine. Our district has a proud history of allowing students to participate in a variety of activities, which are often extensions to their work in the classroom and help students prepare for a lifetime of learning."

Wonderful Winter Concert at Norway Intermediate last night! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Girls traveled to Marion last night, Tuesday, December 12th. The night ended in a tough 2-point loss after multiple OTs. Final Score Marion- 71 Benton-69

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 13. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Why Benton? "I chose Benton because I wanted to work in a small town district. I love the sense of community and how supportive everyone is. Benton is more than just a place to work, it is a family!"

Middle school wrestlers are working hard at Keystone Elementary tonight. Bobcats are battling in their final meet of the season.

BC Middle School 5th Block classes have taken on some holiday competitions. Today, wrapping odd objects.

Benton Hosts Mount Pleasant in Basketball -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Benton girls’ basketball Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at Van Horne No. 2 Benton 71, Mount Pleasant 20 MP 4 5 11 0 - 20 BC 31 13 12 15 - 71 Benton was 24 of 55 for field goals, 12 of 33 for three-pointers and 11 of 13 for free throws. Benton had 39 rebounds, 17 assists, 14 steals, 10 blocks, 12 turnovers and seven fouls. McKenna Kramer led Benton with 24 points, including 8 of 11 shooting for three-pointers. Emma Townsley added 12 points. Jess DeMoss had six rebounds. Townsley had seven assists and five steals. With three blocks each were Townsley and Piper Nelson. Mount Pleasant was 6 of 32 for field goals, 1 of 7 for three-pointers and 7 of 10 for free throws. They had 23 rebounds, three assists, six steals, one block and 10 fouls. Benton travels to No. 14 Marion on Tuesday, Dec. 12, and hosts No. 13 Williamsburg on Friday, Dec. 15. Benton boys’ basketball Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 Mount Pleasant 83, Benton 39 MP 18 22 26 17 - 83 BC 6 13 12 8 - 39 Statistics are coming Benton hosts Marion on Tuesday, Dec. 12, and travels to Williamsburg on Friday, Dec. 15.

Congratulations to, Benton Community Senior, William Kroneman and Union High School's, Olivia Hanson. William and Olivia were the winners of the Iowa Cattlemen's Beef Extravaganza Contest on December 6th, 2023. The contest consisted of 10 stations requiring collegiate sophomore-level knowledge of the beef industry and public speaking skills. Both, William and Olivia, received a $2,500 award for college.

"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is watching our students participate in the many activities that we offer our students at Benton Community and the support from the community surrounding the school."

Santa is coming to BCHS tonight and is looking forward to taking pictures and accepting donations for our toy drive! Toys and monetary donations are accepted! All proceeds support Benton Community families.

Student Council has announced student dress-up days for next week Monday, Dec. 18th through Thursday, Dec. 21st.

#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

BC Boys & Girls Bowling Stats for match up against Marion on December 7th at Keystone Turner Hall.

There's still time to donate to the BC Toy Drive. Bring in your donation to the Boys and Girls Basketball Doubleheader TONIGHT and check in with Santa!

Lady Cats on the mat! Pictures from Dec. 7th meet at South Tama.

Our Girls and Boys Basketball both had wins home and away this past Friday night against West Delaware. Check out these shots!