Benton Community School District

Benton advances several wrestlers to state, is second at district meet -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- POST 1 of 2 IHSAA 2A District 11 wrestling at West Delaware Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 Team scores 1 NH/TV 208.0 2 Benton Community 194.5 3 West Delaware, Manchester 188.0 4 Wahlert, Dubuque 113.0 5 Center Point-Urbana 68.0 6 Monticello 67.0 7 Maquoketa 66.0 8 Northeast Community 23.0 Benton results 106- Garrett Kuch (24-14) placed 2nd and scored 17.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Garrett Kuch (Benton Community) 24-14 won by major decision over Jackson McGonegle (Center Point-Urbana) 24-20 (MD 11-1) Semifinal - Garrett Kuch (Benton Community) 24-14 won by fall over Isaac French (Wahlert, Dubuque) 12-7 (Fall 3:29) 1st Place Match - Lucas Peters (West Delaware, Manchester) 20-20 won by decision over Garrett Kuch (Benton Community) 24-14 (Dec 2-0) 113 - Jason Eastman (22-17) placed 3rd and scored 11.5 team points. Semifinal - Jarrett Engel (West Delaware, Manchester) 29-14 won by decision over Jason Eastman (Benton Community) 22-17 (Dec 3-2) 3rd Place Match - Jason Eastman (Benton Community) 22-17 won by tech fall over Kelvin Machande (Northeast Community) 14-14 (TF-1.5 3:32 (16-0)) 120 - Brock Corrigan (8-14) scored 3.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Caden Steinkamp (Center Point-Urbana) 26-19 won by fall over Brock Corrigan (Benton Community) 8-14 (Fall 3:08) Cons. Round 1 - Brock Corrigan (Benton Community) 8-14 won by fall over Thomas Noonan (Wahlert, Dubuque) 7-19 (Fall 0:48) Cons. Semi - Reeve Graver (Monticello) 20-12 won by fall over Brock Corrigan (Benton Community) 8-14 (Fall 5:29) 126 - Ryan Koehler (20-18) placed 3rd and scored 15.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Braiden Schaufenbuel (NH/TV) 24-25 won by fall over Ryan Koehler (Benton Community) 20-18 (Fall 3:31) Cons. Round 1 - Ryan Koehler (Benton Community) 20-18 won by fall over Josh Klauer (Wahlert, Dubuque) 16-11 (Fall 3:57) Cons. Semi - Ryan Koehler (Benton Community) 20-18 won by fall over Cael Sampson (Monticello) 12-4 (Fall 2:36) 3rd Place Match - Ryan Koehler (Benton Community) 20-18 won by fall over Donavan Cook (Maquoketa) 22-17 (Fall 1:47) 132 - Elijah Kupka (31-8) placed 1st and scored 20.0 team points. Semifinal - Elijah Kupka (Benton Community) 31-8 won by fall over Rylan Gaul (West Delaware, Manchester) 18-22 (Fall 1:33) 1st Place Match - Elijah Kupka (Benton Community) 31-8 won by decision over Jayden Bucknell (NH/TV) 27-21 (Dec 7-4) 138 - Elias Bieschke (27-16) placed 4th and scored 10.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Cam Tracy (Maquoketa) 26-25 won by decision over Elias Bieschke (Benton Community) 27-16 (Dec 8-5) Cons. Round 1 - Elias Bieschke (Benton Community) 27-16 won by fall over Tait Luensman (Monticello) 24-18 (Fall 1:17) Cons. Semi - Elias Bieschke (Benton Community) 27-16 won by fall over Drake Pospisil (Center Point-Urbana) 22-14 (Fall 4:35) 3rd Place Match - Emmett Kuehner (NH/TV) 19-12 won by fall over Elias Bieschke (Benton Community) 27-16 (Fall 1:46)

Congratulations to Bobcats, Sloan McVay and Cali Nolte with Top Ten finishes at WaMaC Bowling on Saturday! Cali also set a new school record with a score of 542!

Boys Wrestling will travel to West Delaware for Districts on Saturday, Feb. 10th. Wrestling starts at 10 a.m.

The Benton Bowling team is headed to WaMaC Bowling at CR Bowling Center 11 a.m. start time today! State Qualifier is also next Monday and Tuesday in Ames. Good luck, Bobcats!

Touch of Class is the place to be tomorrow!

Congratulations to Benton's Emma Townsley for being selected to the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State team. Emma is one of only 22 senior girls in the state to be named to this select team!

Congratulations to Senior Bobcats, McKenna Kramer and Emma Townsley for being selected to the Iowa Girls Coaches Association Basketball Academic All-State team!

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Friday, February 9. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Why Benton? "I chose to teach at Benton to be part of a community-based education approach. It's rewarding to witness our students' academic and personal growth. I enjoy getting to see them succeed, not only academically, but also become well-rounded individuals who positively contribute to society."

If you want to learn more about the VPPEL yourself or have information about the VPPEL shared with a group you're part of, you can reach out to our team at Central Office and we will arrange a time to meet or visit on the phone. Benton CSD Central Office 319-228-8701, ext-1503

1,000 POINTS!! Congratulations to BC Senior, Makenna Kramer!

Last night's home game was SENIOR NIGHT. Congratulations to our senior girls and their parents for their roles in supporting BC Cheer and Dance Teams! Senior participants are Hannah Moeller (Cheer) and Karlee Voss (Dance).

Last night's home game was SENIOR NIGHT. Congratulations to our senior boys and their parents for their roles in supporting BC Basketball! Senior players are Quincy Gilbert, Marvin Johnson, Wyatt Rinderknecht, Owen Tjelmeland, and Kolby Wenger.

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.

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.

"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."

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.