Benton Community School District

BC Middle School 5th Block classes have taken on some holiday competitions. Today, wrapping odd objects.

Benton Hosts Mount Pleasant in Basketball -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Benton girls’ basketball Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at Van Horne No. 2 Benton 71, Mount Pleasant 20 MP 4 5 11 0 - 20 BC 31 13 12 15 - 71 Benton was 24 of 55 for field goals, 12 of 33 for three-pointers and 11 of 13 for free throws. Benton had 39 rebounds, 17 assists, 14 steals, 10 blocks, 12 turnovers and seven fouls. McKenna Kramer led Benton with 24 points, including 8 of 11 shooting for three-pointers. Emma Townsley added 12 points. Jess DeMoss had six rebounds. Townsley had seven assists and five steals. With three blocks each were Townsley and Piper Nelson. Mount Pleasant was 6 of 32 for field goals, 1 of 7 for three-pointers and 7 of 10 for free throws. They had 23 rebounds, three assists, six steals, one block and 10 fouls. Benton travels to No. 14 Marion on Tuesday, Dec. 12, and hosts No. 13 Williamsburg on Friday, Dec. 15. Benton boys’ basketball Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 Mount Pleasant 83, Benton 39 MP 18 22 26 17 - 83 BC 6 13 12 8 - 39 Statistics are coming Benton hosts Marion on Tuesday, Dec. 12, and travels to Williamsburg on Friday, Dec. 15.

Congratulations to, Benton Community Senior, William Kroneman and Union High School's, Olivia Hanson. William and Olivia were the winners of the Iowa Cattlemen's Beef Extravaganza Contest on December 6th, 2023. The contest consisted of 10 stations requiring collegiate sophomore-level knowledge of the beef industry and public speaking skills. Both, William and Olivia, received a $2,500 award for college.

"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is watching our students participate in the many activities that we offer our students at Benton Community and the support from the community surrounding the school."

Santa is coming to BCHS tonight and is looking forward to taking pictures and accepting donations for our toy drive! Toys and monetary donations are accepted! All proceeds support Benton Community families.

Student Council has announced student dress-up days for next week Monday, Dec. 18th through Thursday, Dec. 21st.

#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

BC Boys & Girls Bowling Stats for match up against Marion on December 7th at Keystone Turner Hall.

There's still time to donate to the BC Toy Drive. Bring in your donation to the Boys and Girls Basketball Doubleheader TONIGHT and check in with Santa!

Lady Cats on the mat! Pictures from Dec. 7th meet at South Tama.

Our Girls and Boys Basketball both had wins home and away this past Friday night against West Delaware. Check out these shots!

Congratulations on an outstanding tournament win for Boys Wrestling this past Saturday at the Keith Vry Invitational. Bobcat Wrestling Results 106 - Garrett Kuch (6-6) placed 4th and scored 16.0 team points. 113 - Jason Eastman (8-4) placed 3rd and scored 18.0 team points. 126 - Ryan Koehler (3-2) placed 5th and scored 7.0 team points. 132 - Elijah Kupka (9-2) placed 2nd and scored 20.5 team points. 138 - Elias Bieschke (8-3) placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points. 144 - Brady Patterson (7-3) placed 1st and scored 24.5 team points. 150- Weston Kaestner (6-4) placed 5th and scored 12.5 team points. 157 - Blayke Heying (9-2) placed 2nd and scored 22.0 team points. 165 - Brenden Heying (10-0) placed 1st and scored 24.5 team points. 190 - Troy Kupka (9-3) placed 3rd and scored 18.0 team points. 215 - Will Clausen (2-6) 285 - AJ Wilson-Myles (3-5) placed 5th and scored 5.0 team points.

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Benton girls wrestlers faced South Tama Thursday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Tama South Tama 48, Benton 24 145: Layna DeMoss (BECO) over Brooklyn Mitchell (STC) (Fall 3:07) 155: Ioleta Kingbird (STC) over Madilyn Colburn (BECO) (Dec 4-0) 170: Abigail Chyma (STC) over Hailee Kruse (BECO) (Fall 0:19) 190: Autumn Elsbury (STC) over Mo Brown (BECO) (Fall 0:42) 235: Averie Gale (BECO) over Kinley Jimenez (STC) (Fall 2:44) 100: Double Forfeit 105: Livia Smith (STC) over Tegan Bishop (BECO) (Fall 4:54) 110: Ava Hendricks (STC) over Katilynn Guldner (BECO) (Fall 1:54) 115: Keylee Holloway (STC) over Evelynn McMahon (BECO) (Fall 0:55) 120: Kaitlyn Bonewitz (BECO) over Danica Scheller (STC) (Fall 2:12) 125: Amanda Schnor (BECO) over London Jaennette (STC) (Fall 5:48) 130: Ava Perkins (STC) over Bella De Nooy (BECO) (Dec 4-1) 135: Paisley Bro (STC) over Kaylie Wright (BECO) (Fall 0:24) 140: Maeley Elsbury (STC) over Lizzy Wolf (BECO) (Fall 5:42)

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Bobcats win against South Tama in boys wrestling Benton 48, South Tama 27 Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Tama 165: Brenden Heying (BECO) over Cyrus Mathes (STC) (TF 17-2 4:32) 175: Marcus Bear (STC) over Mayson Mitchell (BECO) (Dec 6-5) 190: Troy Kupka (BECO) over (STC) (For.) 215: Gavin Bridgewater (STC) over Will Clausen (BECO) (Fall 1:43) 285: Brennen Blegen (BECO) over Kyan McBride (STC) (Fall 0:21) 106: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over (STC) (For.) 113: Jason Eastman (BECO) over Cale Graff (STC) (Fall 1:11) 120: Eligh Branan (STC) over Brennen Roberts (BECO) (Fall 1:00) 126: Amare Chavez (STC) over (BECO) (For.) 132: Elijah Kupka (BECO) over Clayton Babinat (STC) (Dec 7-2) 138: MaCael Bear (STC) over Elias Bieschke (BECO) (Fall 1:15) 144: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Cody Blocker (STC) (Fall 3:19) 150: Weston Kaestner (BECO) over Drayton White (STC) (MD 14-5) 157: Blayke Heying (BECO) over Anthony Thompson (STC) (Fall 2:59)

Great luck to the Benton Community Boys and Girls wrestlers as they travel to South Tama this evening. Wrestling begins at 6:00 pm!! Go Bobcats!!:)

Benton Community Bowling hosting the Marion Wolves this evening in Keystone at Turner Lanes!! Great luck to the Bobcats!!:)

Thank you to Lupe Hernandez and the Iowa College Access Network for providing a financial aid presentation to some of our ELL students this morning!

"I chose Benton because it is so much more than a school district. It is a place to belong. The community support is always present and you become part of the Benton family."

Benton MS Boys Wrestling in action at Marion Tuesday, Dec. 5th

Benton Faces Mt. Vernon in WAMAC Basketball Action -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Benton girls’ basketball Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at Mount Vernon No. 5 Mount Vernon 53, Nov. 2 Benton, 45 BC 8 14 10 13 - 45 MV 18 9 17 9 - 53 Benton was 15 of 47 for field goals, 10 of 29 for three-pointers, and 5 of 10 for free throws. They had 24 rebounds, 11 assists, six steals, four blocks, 12 turnovers and 17 fouls. McKenna Kramer had 20 points for Benton, with 6 of 13 shooting for three-pointers. Emma Townsley added 11 points. Townsley also had five rebounds and four assists. Kramer had four steals. Benton hosts West Delaware on Friday, Dec. 8, at Van Horne. Benton boys’ basketball Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at Van Horne Mount Vernon 55, Benton 45 MV 13 10 16 16 - 55 BP 7 17 12 9 - 45 Statistics are coming. Benton travels to West Delaware on Friday, Dec. 8, in Manchester.