Benton Community School District

Benton runs at state qualifying meet in Solon on Oct. 18 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Solon 3A state qualifier Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at Solon Recreation and Nature Area Girls 5K Team scores Mount Vernon-Lisbon 53 Solon 65 Marion 94 Center Point-Urbana 118 Epworth Western Dubuque 137 Wahlert Dubuque 147 Assumption Davenport 179 Xavier Cedar Rapids 195 Benton Community 229 Grinnell 263 Central DeWitt 280 Benton Girls 5K 12 Jaida LYONS 19:58.9 34 Kyra KAUDER 21:29.5 52 Layna DEMOSS 68 Libi FRESE 23:57.6 73 Lizzy WOLF 24:59.0 Boys Team scores Mount Vernon-Lisbon 57 Solon 70 Central DeWitt 81 Grinnell 116 Marion 125 Center Point-Urbana 151 Epworth Western Dubuque 190 Wahlert Dubuque 242 Xavier Cedar Rapids 243 Benton Community 259 Assumption Davenport 277 Maquoketa 311 Independence 355 Benton Boys 5K 30 Isaac MORRIS 17:39.7 43 Caleb OLSON 18:03.0 57 Luke LANGE 18:48.1 58 Noah PICKART 18:51.1 71 Ethan SCHWAKE 19:33.6 74 Parker MITCHELL 19:36.0 75 Marcus RICKLEFS 19:36.9

"I am in my 27th year of teaching at Benton Community Schools. The best thing about being a Bobcat is the amazing students, families, and staff I have been blessed to know and work with over the years."

Benton Community is so fortunate to have so many wonderful, caring associates that support students and systems in a variety of ways.

"The best thing about being a BOBCAT is the atmosphere of the community is like that of a close family. We are supportive of one another and look after each other’s children as if they are our own. "

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, October 18. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Class 3A Region 7 Volleyball action tonight as the Benton Community Bobcats host the Trojans of South Tama at 7:00 pm. Admission- $6.00 All tickets are sold online at https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20231004100847879beb0822fb54843/checkout

This is my fourth year teaching at Benton Community. One of my favorite things about Benton is the students. I teach seventh grade language arts and one section of Senior English. It is amazing to see how much the students grow and change through the years. Seeing them accomplish things makes me incredibly proud.

Juniors & Seniors: Check out this great opportunity to learn more about a potential career path, earn school credit, and connect with the community! Students or parents may reach out to Mr. Cretin for more information.

Bobcats Defeat South Tama, 74-0 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at Van Horne Benton 74, South Tama 0 ST 0 0 0 0 – 0 BC 26 14 21 13 – 74 Owen Tjelmeland was 2 for 2 for passing for 35 yards on one touchdown pass to Carson Bruns in a 10-yard play. Easton Pfiffner caught one pass for 25 yards. Benton rushed for 347 yards. Tjelmeland had two carries for 35 yards and one touchdown. Brenden Heying had one carry for five yards. Blayke Heying had five carries for 1-6 yards and two touchdowns. Elias Bieschke had one carry for 14 yards and a touchdown. Carson Bruns ahd 12 carries for 126 yards and three touchdowns. Easton Pfiffner had one 43-yard touchdown run. Wyatt Rinderknecht carried twice for 18 yards and one touchdown. Dylan LeFebvere had five total tackles. He had five solo tackles. Recovering one fumble each were Brayden Suiter, Ty Kulbartz and Elias Bieschke. Brady Patterson had one interception with a 30-yard return for a touchdown. Tjelmeland returned one punt for 38 yards. Eli Kupka had 12 kickoffs with two touchbacks and 525 yards. Caleb Gessner was 6 of 9 for extra points. Class 3A District 5 Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 Solon 42, Fairfield 6 Benton 74, South Tama 0 Williamsburg 63, Benton 8 Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 Solon at South Tama Fairfield at Grinnell Benton at Williamsburg Standings Season, conference, point difference average Solon 7-1 4-0 +13.5 Williamsburg 7-1 3-1 +29.6 Benton 5-3 2-2 +23.9 Grinnell 5-3 2-2 -2.0 Fairfield 3-5 1-3 -12.5 South Tama 0-8 0-4 -39.9

BC Middle School Advisory classes collected loose change this week for Breast Cancer Awareness. The class with the most change collected got to pie their teacher. The lucky winner was Ms. Wilhelm!! Middle School students raised $85 in change. Way to go, Bobcats!

Pertinent Weather related schedule for Benton Community Football vs. South Tama. Schedule as we continue to monitor the weather... No Freshman football game tonight. It has been moved to Monday, October 16 at 4:30 pm. No Marching Band tonight. The band will not perform the National Anthem. The National Anthem will be played over the loud speakers. There will be No Marching Band halftime performance... unfortunately.... Weather related. 7:00pm -Varsity Football Game as scheduled. Senior Night Recognition will take place at halftime tonight of the varsity game. It was originally scheduled for 6:15 pm... again, Weather related. We will continue to update if any changes are needed. Thank you and go Bobcats!!:)

WaMaC cross country meet held in Marion on Thursday, Oct. 12 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- WaMaC Conference Thursday, Oct 12, 2023 Antioch Christian Church-Marion, Cross Road, Marion 5K Benton girls’ varsity 6 Jaida LYONS 20:23.2 20 Abbie JONES 21:13.3 25 Kyra KAUDER 21:29.9 54 Layna DEMOSS 23:34.3 67 Libi FRESE 24:56.2 68 Lizzy WOLF 25:04.8 75 Alex WELTE 27:28.7 Benton boys’ varsity 39 Isaac MORRIS 18:13.3 51 Caleb OLSON 18:37.4 65 Luke LANGE 19:12.2 71 Noah PICKART 19:38.8 75 Ethan SCHWAKE 20:03.6 77 Parker MITCHELL 20:17.3 78 Marcus RICKLEFS 20:18.7 JV girls varsity 79 Sarah WRIGHT 29:59.1 80 Jessa DEMOSS 30:16.2 81 Mary PHILLIPS 30:16.4 82 McKenna KRAMER 30:18.5 91 Ana GLAWE 32:44.7 JV boys varsity 52 Brian ARAIZA 20:44.3 54 Colin REINERS 20:47.3 70 Luis ARAIZA 21:19.9 80 Jonathon SADLER 21:34.1 83 Mario TALAVERA 21:35.8 129 Nathan BECKER 24:28.1 146 Andrew HINES 27:03.0 Team scores Varsity girls Mount Vernon-Lisbon 58 Solon 69 Marion 88 Center Point-Urbana 109 Clear Creek-Amana 133 Williamsburg 158 Benton Community 167 West Delaware Manchester 182 Vinton-Shellsburg 216 Grinnell 260 Varsity boys Solon 85 Mount Vernon-Lisbon 87 Clear Creek-Amana 98 South Tama 100 Vinton-Shellsburg 140 Center Point-Urbana 154 Grinnell 156 Marion 159 Williamsburg 196 West Delaware Manchester 197 Benton Community 301 Independence 362 JV girls Mount Vernon-Lisbon 24 Solon 40 Marion 94| Clear Creek-Amana 104 West Delaware Manchester 116 Williamsburg 186 Center Point-Urbana 202 Benton Community 227 JV boys Mount Vernon-Lisbon 44 Clear Creek-Amana 69| Solon 80 Center Point-Urbana 105 Grinnell 111 Williamsburg 132 West Delaware Manchester 181 Marion 190 Benton Community 290 South Tama County Tama 298 Vinton-Shellsburg 308

Why I chose Benton? It has always been home. “Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat!” In my student teaching I got the opportunity to experience different school settings and systems. Benton has always had a rich tradition of education and focus on what is best for our students. I wanted to be a part of that and make a difference.

"My favorite part of being a Bobcat is the community and the different learning experiences we provide for students."

"I chose Benton because of our culture and beliefs we have in learning and educating our students. Benton is a place to belong and great learning opportunities happen here everyday. All staff are committed to the students they see and serve. As a parent of a child who also attends Benton, that is what I want for my own family, a school culture that truly puts students first."

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, October 11. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Benton Community students in grades 10-12 received Academic Awards this morning for attaining a 3.25 GPA for two consecutive semesters. Congratulations, Bobcats!

Bobcat CC Runs at North Linn Meet -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- North Linn Lynx XC Troy Mills, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 Girls’ team scores Solon 45 Marion 81 Tipton 86 Washington 114 Williamsburg 117 Regina Iowa City 184 North Linn Troy Mills 189 Hudson 231 Cascade Western Dubuque 253 Grundy Center 264 Vinton-Shellsburg 295 Edgewood-Colesburg 301 Alburnett 328 Benton results 16 Kyra Kauder 20:40.9 70 Layna DeMoss 23:33.6 90 Libi Frese 25:24.9 94 Alex Welte 25:58.9 Boys’ team scores Washington 64 Solon 79 Williamsburg 129 Grundy Center 132 Vinton-Shellsburg 136 Marion 158 Regina Iowa City 170 Tipton 172 Maquoketa Valley Delhi 207 Benton Community 280 North Linn Troy Mills 342 Alburnett 356 Starmont West Central 359 Cascade Western Dubuque 379 Hudson 389 Independence 407 Clayton Ridge Guttenburg 438 Benton varsity results 19 Isaac Morris 17:15.3 51 Caleb Olson 18:20.4 Luke Lange 18:52.1 69 Noah Pickart 19:08.6 77 Marcus Ricklefs 19:24.7 95 Luis Araiza 20:33.4 98 Brian Araiza 20:42.2 JV girls, Benton results 69 Mary Phillips, 28:18.1 78 Sarah Wright 29:28.4 JV boys’ team scores Solon 38 Williamsburg 62 Regina Iowa City 68 Washington 113 Tipton 141 Vinton-Shellsburg 185 Marion 185 Benton Community 220 Edgewood-Colesburg 276 Hudson 285 Grundy Center 306 Clayton Ridge Guttenburg 308 Starmont West Central 311 Benton JV results 17 Ethan Schwake 19:34.3 20 Parker Mitchell 19:36.4 45 Mario Talavera 21:12.3 64 Nathan Becker 23:28.1 74 Andrew Hines 26:28.2

BC Loses in Overtime to Grinnell in District Football Action October 6 - Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 at Grinnell Grinnell (5-12) 21, Benton (4-3) 20 BC 0 14 0 0 6 – 20 G 0 0 7 7 7 – 21 Benton quarterback was 7 of 11 for passing for 78 yards. Benton had 257 yards rushing. Owen Tjelmeland had five carries for 57 yards. Heying had 25 carries for 129 yards and two touchdowns. Carson Bruns carried 16 times for 71 yards and had one touchdown. Tjelmeland had one catch for 12 yards. Carson Nolan caught one for 10 yards. Bruns caught two for 45 yards. Easton Pfiffner had three catches for 45 yards. Dylan LeFebvere had 8.0 total tackles. Easton Pfiffner had 6.5. Brennen Blegen had 5.0 tackles. LeFebvere had eight solo tackles. Pfiffner added six. Brody Timmerman returned one kickoff for 15 yards. Brady Patterson had one return for 10 yards. Eli Kupka had three kickoffs for 178 yards and one touchback. Caleb Gessner was 0 for 1 for field goals and 2 for 3 for points after touchdown. Class 3A District 5 Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 Fairfield 20, South Tama 7 Grinnell 21, Benton 20 Solon 21, Williamsburg 14 Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 Solon at Fairfield South Tama at Benton Williamsburg at Grinnell Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 South Tama at Solon Fairfield at Grinnell Benton at Williamsburg Standings District, overall, point difference average Solon 6-1 3-0 +10.3 Williamsburg 6-1 2-1 +26.0 Grinnell 5-2 2-1 +5.6 Benton 4-3 1-2 +16.7 Fairfield 3-4 1-2 -9.1 South Tama 0-7 0-3 -35.0

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