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Congratulations, Lady Cats!
The Benton Girls Golf Team are your 2025 Bobcat Invitational champions.
Team Scores:
Benton 359
Solon 360
Solon JV 408
Vinton-Shellsburg 453
Individual Benton Scores:
Halle Sobaski 75 (1st place Medalist)
Madelyn Kenny 91 (5th Place)
Bristol Kahle 94 (7th Place)
Hailey Suiter 99(12th Place)
Avery Kramer 104 (14th Place)
Katelyn Covington 110 (20th Place)
Last chance to order BC Softball apparel!! Store closes tomorrow 4/15
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/benton_girls_softball/shop/home
MS/HS Student Council is gearing up for Teacher Appreciation Week May 5th-9th and they're looking for a little extra support. Check it out!
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is almost here! 🎉 Let’s show our amazing middle and high school teachers just how much we appreciate them—with snacks, supplies, and a whole lot of love! ❤️ We’ve made it easy with a Sign-Up Genius! There are TWO tabs—one for Middle School and one for High School—so you can choose where to give back (or double the love and do both 😉). Let’s fill those carts and hearts! 💕
Check out the link below and help us spoil the people who give their all for our kids every single day! ✏️📚🍩
https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/43077DA01A5CAECCF9-teacher?fbclid=IwY2xjawJp8GZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHjbmqiX3NN9AJivJy1cxBrHUoj3pMBruenO3I9p2zzgBaeH_43twulP7ZeDl_aem_6jG3WlWzKihtqsjeNl2KsA#/
Congratulations to Lily Franck, BC 7th grader, on her 2nd place finish in the Wildlife Forever Fish Art contest!
Benton girls win 2025 Bobcat Invite at Tara Hills
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Team scores
1 BENTON 359
2 Solon 360
3 Solon JV 408
4 Vinton-Shellsburg 453
Benton results
Halle Sobaski 37 38 - 75
Madelyn Kenny 48 43 - 91
Hailey Suiter 47 52 - 99
Bristol Kahle 45 49 - 94
Avery Kramer 48 56 - 104
Katelyn Covington 57 53 - 110
Individual
Medalist - Halle Sobaski BENTON 75
Runner-Up - Sydney Dee Solon 82
3 Emersyn Knudsvig Colubus Catholic 88
4 Jaya Farlinger Solon 88
5 Madelyn Kenny BENTON 91
6 Makenna Brissey CPU 92
7 Bristol Kahle BENTON 94
8 Izzy Frees Solon 95
9 Macy Fuller Solon 95
10 Julia Steinbrech Solon JV 98
11 Maddy Harp Solon JV 98
12 Hailey Suiter BENTON 99
13 Taylor Jett Solon 102
14 Avery Kramer BENTON 104
15 Lyla Hahn Solon JV 104
16 Cadee Redlinger Vinton-Shellsburg 104
17 Izzi Dahlstrom Vinton-Shellsburg 104
18 Emma Phelps Solon 106
19 Violet Houtakker Solon JV 108
20 Katelyn Covington BENTON 110
21 Peyton Gordon Solon JV 120
22 Gracyn Kingsbury Vinton-Shellsburg 121
23 Alissa Zimmerman Benton JV 1 123
24 Kiley Kirchner Vinton-Shellsburg 124
25 Brenna Trinkle Vinton-Shellsburg 125
26 Chloe Grimm Vinton-Shellsburg JV 134
27 Myla Mefford Vinton-Shellsburg 136
Benton Soccer: Week of April 7, 2025
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Boys' Soccer
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at West Delaware
BC 8 2 - 10
WD 0 0 - 0
Ryan Koehler had 2 assists and three toals. He had three shots on goal. Casey Gessner had one assist, five goals and five shots on goal. Elijah Kupka had three assists, one toal and four shots on goal. Parker Mitchell had one goal. Troy Kupka had seven saves. Jamie Myers had one save. Benton had eight assists, 10 goals, and 23 shots on goal.
Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Van Horne, vs. Independence
I 2 0 - 2
BC 00 - 0
Benton's Elijah Kupka had three shots on goal. Troy Kupka had four saves.
Girls' soccer
Tuesday, April 8, at West Delaware
BC 30 - 3
WD 00 - 0
Benton had one assist, three goals, and 15 shots on goal. Ashlee Michels had one assist. Haley McMahon had two toals. Dani Werning added one goals. Dale Werning had six shots on goal.
Thursday, April 10, at Van Horne, vs. Independence
I 32 - 5
BC 00 - 0
Morgan Brown had 13 saves against No. 9 Independence.
Excellent Attendance Gives You The Best Chance of Success
Middle School FFA practicing in front of a peer audience for State FFA contest. Good luck, Bobcats!
Yesterday, the Benton Girls Golf Team won the Anamosa Wapsi Creek Invitational with a score of 354. They shot a front 9 score of 178 at Fawn Creek and a second 9 score of 176 at Wapsi. All 6 girls finished first for their respective position earning them each a medal. Halle Sobaski was the overall medalist firing a combined score of 72, which is only one over par. Other scores included Madelyn Kenny 87, Bristol Kahle 93, Hailey Suiter 102, Katelyn Covington 105, Avery Kramer 107. The girls are 6-1 to start the season.
What do you love most about working at Benton?
The camaraderie between the staff.
School Bus Driver Appreciation Dinner & NEW Bus Driver Recruitment Dinner is TODAY!
When: Wednesday, April 9th from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: Van Horne Community Center, 558 1st Avenue, Van Horne
Benton Community School District is looking for New Bus Drivers. If you have any interest, please join us for dinner to learn more about becoming a bus driver and meet some of the Transportation Staff.
Questions or unable to attend?
Pease contact Tim Lyons, Transportation Director, at tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us
Thanks for all you do to make Benton Community a great place to be!
Thanks for all you do to make Benton Community a great place to be!
Benton Community Names New High School Principal
Benton Community is excited to announce the naming of Mr. Rob Libolt as the next High School Principal, pending board approval. With 17 years of experience as a high school principal and a strong background as an inclusive educator, Mr. Libolt is well-prepared to lead Benton Community High School into the future. His passion for developing positive relationships with staff, students, and families aligns perfectly with Benton Community’s values and mission.
Throughout his career, Mr. Libolt has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive, student-centered environments. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, trust, and a focus on student success. Benton Community is confident that under his guidance, Benton Community High School will continue to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We are also excited to welcome Mr. Libolt's family to Bobcat Country. His wife, Jessica, and their three children—Parker, Payton, and Porter— have helped to shape the educational leader he is today.
The selection of Mr. Libolt followed an extensive hiring process, which included a preliminary round where candidates were asked to submit a video describing their values and leadership goals for Benton Community High School. Additionally, Mr. Libolt participated in a thorough interview process, engaging with two separate interview groups consisting of over 20 staff members, administrators, and community members. He also had the opportunity to tour the school and interact with students, which further demonstrated his commitment to building relationships within Benton Community.
"I am excited to join Benton Community and work alongside such a dedicated staff, amazing students, and supportive families," said Mr. Libolt. "I look forward to building on the great work that has already been done and to working together to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed."
Mr. Libolt will officially begin his tenure as Principal of Benton Community High School on July 1, 2025. This is to fill the opening left by Mr. Rob Arnold, current High School Principal, who is stepping down from the role to relocate with his family. We are confident that Mr. Libolt’s leadership will continue to build upon the strengths of Mr. Arnold and contribute to the continued success of the school and its students.
Calling All K-6 Grade Girls Soccer Players!
Girls Soccer Camp
When: Tuesday, May 6 from 6:00-7:15
Where: Benton Community High School Soccer Field in Van Horne
What: We will break into K-2 groups, 3-4 groups, and 5-6 groups. Campers will get instruction from the BC Girls' High School soccer team and coaches. Each camper is $25. This includes a shirt, admission to game, and camp instruction.
Then: All campers that wear their shirt, will get in free to the home game on Thursday, May 8. Campers will stand with players during introductions, sit with players in the stands, and
then come our during half time to show some skills!
See form below to sign up!
SOCCER: BC boys’ team travels to Newton tourney
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Saturday, April 5, 2025, at H.A. Lynn Stadium, Newton
Ottumwa 2, Benton 0
BC 00 - 0
OTM 20 - 2
Benton 1, Newton 1
BC 01 - 1
N 01 - 1
Statistics are coming.
Benton runs at Vinton-Shellsburg Early Bird meet
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
VINTON-SHELLSBURG BOYS EARLY BIRD
Vinton, IA
Friday, April 4, 2025
Benton varsity place winners
High jump - 1 Eli Patterson 6-2, 4 Kaleb Hayden 5-10
Long jump - 5 Brayden Suiter 17-7.25, 8 Kaden Wright 16-11.5
Shot put - 3 Carter Holmes 48-6
Discus - 3 Carter Holmes 142-11
Sprint medley - 4 Brody Timmerman, Evan Martin, Gavin Brooks, Gabe Pugh 1:40.06
4x800 - 4 Jayden Beck, Landon Furler, Jack Lange, Caleb Olson 8:53.39
Shuttle hurdle - 1 Brody Timmerman, Brock Corrigan, Owen Von Ahsen, Eli Patterson, 1:03.75
100 - 7 Gavin Brooks 12.04, 9 Evan Martin 12.07
400 - 2 Owen Von Ahsen 51.67, 8 Cade Volesky 1:00.99
4x200 - 5 Will Schanbacher, Braden Mell, Jayce Plummer, Gabe Pugh 1:39.29
110 hurdles - 3 Eli Patterson 16.80, 5 Brody Timmerman 18.31
800 - 7 Jayden Beck 2:12.09
200 - 5 Gavin Brooks 23.97
400 hurdles - 1 Owen Von Ahsen 56.08, 3 Brock Corrigan 59.58
1600 - 7 Jack Lange 4:59.28
4x100 - 7 Brody Timmerman, Will Schanbacher, Brayden Suiter, Evan Martin 46.81
4x400 - 5 Gavin Brooks, Brock Corrigan, Eli Patterson, Owen Von Ahsen 3:41.10
Team scores
1 Wahlert, Dub 124
2 Denver 123
3 Benton 110
4 Vinton-Shellbrg 93
5 Jesup 67
6 Williamsburg 63
7 Anamosa 59
8 North Linn 32
9 Janesville 29
10 Columbus 25
11 HLV 15
Solon hosts Benton boys’ golf team
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Friday, April 4, 2025, at Lake MacBride Golf Course
Team Standings
Solon 308
West Delaware 310
Independence 313
West Branch 317
Tipton 329
Regina Catholic 336
Williamsburg 337
West Liberty 343
Benton 361
Clear Creek Amana 366
Durant 415
Benton scores
10 Braiden Moore 79,
30 Ryan Spina 87,
36 Trayton Lentner 90,
47 Braedyn Junge 106,
48 Brayden Miller 107,
50 Will Rausch 112,
51 Ben Langerman 117
