One of my favorite things about being a Bobcat is how our small community rallies together to help each other in a time of need. Our staff, families and community members truly are the best. It’s The Bobcat Way!
HAPPY NATIONAL FFA WEEK!
Benton's FFA Advisor, Krystal Wright, was honored as a finalist for The Golden Owl Award with an all school assembly this morning. The Golden Owl Award is a prestigious honor presented by Nationwide and various state FFA foundations to recognize outstanding agricultural educators for their dedication. Congratulations and thank you!
ADM vs. BENTON - CLASS 3A SUBSTATE 6 2nd ROUND
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26th - 7:00 PM
ADM High School
801 Nile Kinnick Drive South
Adel, IA 50003
TICKETS SOLD ONLINE ONLY AT: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
Adults and Students - $6 (Children 4 and younger do not need a ticket)
Substate sites will honor Iowa High School Athletic Association passes held by administrators only. No conference or local passes will be honored.
Spectator entrance is the ADM middle school main entrance (northwest entrance by Tiger Statue)
ADM fans west side bleachers. Benton fans east side bleachers.
ADM will provide a full concession. Credit Cards are accepted for payment
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26th - 7:00 PM
ADM High School
801 Nile Kinnick Drive South
Adel, IA 50003
TICKETS SOLD ONLINE ONLY AT: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
Adults and Students - $6 (Children 4 and younger do not need a ticket)
Substate sites will honor Iowa High School Athletic Association passes held by administrators only. No conference or local passes will be honored.
Spectator entrance is the ADM middle school main entrance (northwest entrance by Tiger Statue)
ADM fans west side bleachers. Benton fans east side bleachers.
ADM will provide a full concession. Credit Cards are accepted for payment
BC gets road win in Class 3A tourney action at Clear Creek Amana
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton boys’ basketball
Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Clear Creek Amana
Class 3A 6 First Round
Benton (13-9) 62, Clear Creek Amana (15-8) 59
BC 5 16 23 18 - 62
CCA 16 12 14 16 - 59
Benton was 21 of 46 for field goals, 11 of 24 for three-pointers and 9 of 13 for free throws. The team had 27 rebounds, seven assists, six steals, six blocks, and 17 turnovers. Eli Patterson had 23 for Benton. Jack Lange had 14, With 10 each were Brooks Mitchell-Birdsell and Kaleb Hayden. Patterson had nine rebounds. Hayden added seven. Hayden also had three assists. Lange had two steals. Patterson had two blocks. Hayden had two.
The next game is Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. at ADM (20-2). The winner plays Monday, March 2.
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton boys’ basketball
Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Clear Creek Amana
Class 3A 6 First Round
Benton (13-9) 62, Clear Creek Amana (15-8) 59
BC 5 16 23 18 - 62
CCA 16 12 14 16 - 59
Benton was 21 of 46 for field goals, 11 of 24 for three-pointers and 9 of 13 for free throws. The team had 27 rebounds, seven assists, six steals, six blocks, and 17 turnovers. Eli Patterson had 23 for Benton. Jack Lange had 14, With 10 each were Brooks Mitchell-Birdsell and Kaleb Hayden. Patterson had nine rebounds. Hayden added seven. Hayden also had three assists. Lange had two steals. Patterson had two blocks. Hayden had two.
The next game is Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. at ADM (20-2). The winner plays Monday, March 2.
As a Benton grad, my favorite thing about being a Bobcat is getting to pass down Bobcat Pride to my students. Helping them see that being a Bobcat is special and there is nowhere else that is quite like Benton.
MS/HS students and staff came together to recognize the dedication, talent, and hard work of some of our extra curricular groups. These activities help build confidence, teamwork, responsibility, and school spirit, and we are so proud of all those involved! Congratulations, Bobcats!
E-Sports - State - Rocket League - Coach Ethan Kaiser
Bowling - State - Josh Fabor - Coach Andy Kauder
FCCLA - Bethannie Draman, Advisor
DECA - Jeremy Suiter, Advisor
Speech and Spring Play - Jen Knaack, Advisor
FFA - Krystal Wright, Advisor
Show Choir - John Hayden, Advisor
Art Club - Ben Patterson, Advisor
Boys & Girls Wrestling- Shawn Pfiffner, AD
E-Sports - State - Rocket League - Coach Ethan Kaiser
Bowling - State - Josh Fabor - Coach Andy Kauder
FCCLA - Bethannie Draman, Advisor
DECA - Jeremy Suiter, Advisor
Speech and Spring Play - Jen Knaack, Advisor
FFA - Krystal Wright, Advisor
Show Choir - John Hayden, Advisor
Art Club - Ben Patterson, Advisor
Boys & Girls Wrestling- Shawn Pfiffner, AD
All Activities are Cancelled and All Buildings are Closed @ Benton Community TODAY, Friday, February 20th.
Stay Safe and Warm!
Stay Safe and Warm!
Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be closed on Friday, February 20th. Stay safe & warm!
The Girls Track & Field webstore is now open. The store closes on March 10th. Items will be returned on March 26th.
https://www.teamelitesports.com/benton.html
https://www.teamelitesports.com/benton.html
Store is now open for our Rocket League State Qualifier shirts!
STORE CLOSES TUESDAY!
Thank you for all the support!
https://stores.inksoft.com/bc_esports?
STORE CLOSES TUESDAY!
Thank you for all the support!
https://stores.inksoft.com/bc_esports?
Get your Benton Community Track gear for the upcoming season! Store is open now and closes on Sunday, March 1st at midnight.
https://bentontrack26.itemorder.com/shop/category/535542/
https://bentontrack26.itemorder.com/shop/category/535542/
Boys State Wrestling Bobcat Spirit send off at the MS/HS this morning. First round wrestling for 2A begins today at 2:30 p.m. at the Casey's Center in Des Moines. Congratulations and best of luck to Brady, Garrett, and Jaxson!
What is your favorite thing about being a Bobcat?
I love that our Bobcat community strives to be a place where every person can belong, grow, and thrive.
I love that our Bobcat community strives to be a place where every person can belong, grow, and thrive.
State wrestling sessions for Benton
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Thursday, February 19
2:30 p.m. | Session 3 | Class 2A First Round, 2nd Round, 2nd Round Consolations, Class 3A Quarterfinals, Consolations
Friday, February 20
9:00 a.m. | Session 4 | Class 1A & 2A Quarterfinals, Consolations
5:00 p.m. | Session 5 | Class 1A, 2A, & 3A Semifinals, Consolations
Saturday, February 21
9:00 a.m. | Session 6 | All Classes, Consolation Semifinals & Finals
5:15 p.m. | Session 7 | All Classes, Awards, Grand March, Finals
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Thursday, February 19
2:30 p.m. | Session 3 | Class 2A First Round, 2nd Round, 2nd Round Consolations, Class 3A Quarterfinals, Consolations
Friday, February 20
9:00 a.m. | Session 4 | Class 1A & 2A Quarterfinals, Consolations
5:00 p.m. | Session 5 | Class 1A, 2A, & 3A Semifinals, Consolations
Saturday, February 21
9:00 a.m. | Session 6 | All Classes, Consolation Semifinals & Finals
5:15 p.m. | Session 7 | All Classes, Awards, Grand March, Finals
SPORTS – BC defeats South Tama in boys’ basketball
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton boys’ basketball
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Van Horne
Benton (12-9) 65, South Tama (3-18) 57
ST 15 25 3 14 - 57
BC 16 11 18 20 - 65
Benton was 21 of 52 for field goals, 7 of 21 for three-pointers and 16 of 20 for free throws. They had 39 rebounds, 10 assists, six steals, six blocks, and 13 turnovers. Brooks Mitchell-Birdsell had 17 points. Kaleb Hayden added 14. Brody Timmerman had 13 and Jack Lange scored 11. Eli Patterson 18 rebounds and five assists. With two steals each were Lange and Carson Pickering.
Tourney action starts on Monday, Feb. 23, when they travel to Clear Creek Amana (15-7). Action starts at 7 p.m. On Thursday, Feb. 26, the winner plays in the substate semifinal at 7 p.m. against a team to be determined in Van Horne.
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton boys’ basketball
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Van Horne
Benton (12-9) 65, South Tama (3-18) 57
ST 15 25 3 14 - 57
BC 16 11 18 20 - 65
Benton was 21 of 52 for field goals, 7 of 21 for three-pointers and 16 of 20 for free throws. They had 39 rebounds, 10 assists, six steals, six blocks, and 13 turnovers. Brooks Mitchell-Birdsell had 17 points. Kaleb Hayden added 14. Brody Timmerman had 13 and Jack Lange scored 11. Eli Patterson 18 rebounds and five assists. With two steals each were Lange and Carson Pickering.
Tourney action starts on Monday, Feb. 23, when they travel to Clear Creek Amana (15-7). Action starts at 7 p.m. On Thursday, Feb. 26, the winner plays in the substate semifinal at 7 p.m. against a team to be determined in Van Horne.
Mark your calendars!
Benton MS/HS Parents/Guardians please plan to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences TODAY Wednesday, February 18 at Benton Community MS/HS between 2:30-7:30 PM.
We look forward to seeing you!
We look forward to seeing you!
BC Artist Spotlight- Kayla Franks - 6th grade - Norway Intermediate
My favorite part about being a Bobcat is the amount of student involvement in extracurriculars. So many students participate in so many different activities, including National History Day! It’s great to see our Bobcats compete and perform!
Congratulations to Sloan McVay for receiving the outstanding soloist award at the Prairie High School “Premier” Show Choir Competition.
Way to go!!
Way to go!!
