Day 1 of the State Girls Wrestling Tournament
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."
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.
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
#APlaceToBelong
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!
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)
HVAC updates in each building throughout the district is a priority area for the funds that would be generated by the VPPEL.
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
The link to watch Layna and Lizzy at Girls State Wrestling today.
Lizzy's first match is Bout #137 - Weight class 140
Layna's first match is Bout #159 - Weight class 145
https://www.watchighsau.com/
During yesterday’s early dismissal, associates throughout the district were able to engage in learning around supporting students with communication. This learning was facilitated by members of our team from Grant Wood AEA.
Regional team duals meet
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Class 2A Regional Team Duals
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at West Delaware
Decorah 46, Benton 24
150: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Kollin Henry (DECO) (Dec 2-1)
157: Brody Hanson (DECO) over Blayke Heying (BECO) (Fall 5:11)
165: Brenden Heying (BECO) over Steven Munoz (DECO) (Fall 1:43)
175: Bradan Darling (DECO) over Breckon Rozek (BECO) (Dec 4-0)
190: Thomas Sexton (DECO) over Mayson Mitchell (BECO) (Fall 2:37)
215: Troy Kupka (BECO) over Kaiden Youngblood (DECO) (Fall 1:49)
285: Brennen Blegen (BECO) over Anthony Putnam (DECO) (Fall 1:54)
106: Gavin Knutson (DECO) over (BECO) (For.)
113: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over Kelton Casterton (DECO) (Dec 6-1)
120: D`mitry Lesser (DECO) over Jason Eastman (BECO) (Fall 3:55)
126: Michael Clement (DECO) over Brock Corrigan (BECO) (Fall 1:17)
132: Mason Avila (DECO) over Ryan Koehler (BECO) (Fall 1:09)
138: Will Larson (DECO) over Elijah Kupka (BECO) (Dec 9-2)
144: William Fullhart (DECO) over Elias Bieschke (BECO) (MD 15-1)
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.
"I chose Benton because from the time I first interviewed, I have felt appreciated, wanted and respected. This is truly a special place to work. GO BOBCATS!"
Funds generated from the VPPEL would be used to complete renovations to indoor learning environments. Examples of those renovations could include flooring, wall coverings, ceilings/lighting, electrical, ADA accessibility and more.
Girls Basketball Regional Pairings are out!!:)
