Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton competes at WaMaC Bowling
Feb 13
2023 WaMaC
319 Social, Independence
Girls scores
West Delaware 1589
Vinton-Shellsburg 1514
Independence 1404
Benton Community 1269
Marion 1212
Benton girls
Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Totals
1 Destiny Lindsey 112 102 114 328
2 Sydney Rupp 139 120 118 377
3 Hope Heck 116 161 137 414
4 Cali Nolte 88 115 115 318
5 Brook DeRycke 135 124 145 404
6 Janessa Bries 130 189 169 488
Round 2 Total - 1,269
Boys scores
Independence 1901
West Delaware 1885
Vinton-Shellsburg 1726
Benton Community 1705
Marion 1702
Benton boys
Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Totals
1 Brandon Schultz 161 194 152 507
2 Cade Volesky 193 129 201 523
3 Gage Offill 145 141 132 418
4 Brayden Boone 124 146 142 412
5 Ethan Hepker 189 231 168 588
6 Nathan Rottman 168 164 170 502
Round 2 Total - 1,705
#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Seniors: If you only need a tassel for graduation, it can be purchased from Mrs. Bear in the counseling office. The cost is $11.72.
Please bring a check made out to Herff Jones or the exact change. If you need a cap, gown, and tassel, you need to order from www.highschool.herffjones.com
Congratulations to all of our students, coaches, sponsors, teams & clubs from the many events this weekend!
Girls Basketball - won over Anamosa and move on to play Union this Wed. eveving at Benton High school, 7:00 p.m. more info to come.
Wrestling:
126- Elijah Kupka and 152- Brenden Heying go to state in wrestling! More info will be posted!
Go Bobcats!
District wrestling today! Go Bobcats!
More pics!
Pics of our Show Choir teams!
Benton Community High School hosts Touch of Class today! Show Choir teams from across the state are here to perform! Come on out and support our students as they sing, dance, and provide outstanding showmanship!
Mayors and community leaders tour Norway Intermediate with Mr. Eastman as part of their bi-monthly meetings with Superintendent Ewell.
HS Boys Track: There will be a short preseason meeting in Coach Winsor's room (#19) on Monday, February 13th for those planning on participating in Track and Field. Please see Coach Winsor if you have any questions. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Benton Community & Central Lutheran are now canceled today, Thursday, February 9th.
Benton Community & Central Lutheran are on a 2 hour delay this morning, Thursday, February 9th. We are monitoring this system closely. Please stay tuned if we need to make changes with our current school plans.
My name is Claire White and I teach 5th Grade at Norway Intermediate Center. This is my second year of teaching but my first year teaching 5th and here at Benton! I have loved being a Benton Bobcat! Outside of school I enjoy visiting my family back in Minnesota, listening to Taylor Swift’s music, reading, and planning future trips to Disney World!
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Bobcats face West Liberty and South Tama in basketball action
Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Van Horne
West Liberty (6-13) 56, Benton (6-13) 53
WL 17 13 13 13 - 56
BC 26 5 12 10 - 52
Noah Franck led Benton with 15 points. Blake Daugherty added 10 points. Franck also had 13 rebounds. Cael Kaestner had three assists. Evan Daugherty had three steals. West Liberty was led by Jayce McHugh with 20 points.
WL BC
Field goals 19/42 21/57
3-pointers 7/18 8/33
Free throws 11/17 3/9
Rebounds 25 33
Assists 12 13
Steals 8 9
Blocks 0 2
Turnovers 17 15
Fouls 14 15
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 at Tama
Benton (7-13) 87, South Tama (2-17) 65
#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
A few pictures courtesy of Andrea Townsley from February 7th game. Final score Benton 54 South Tama 16.
#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
HS Boys Soccer: There will be a boys soccer meeting TODAY in Coach Stockman’s room during Block 5.
HS Girls Soccer: There is a girls soccer fundraising meeting in Mr. Stockman's room during 5th period TODAY. Please bring your
fundraising email lists.
My name is Cynda Mehlert and I am in my 12th year of teaching. I am a Special Education Teacher at Atkins Elementary but have taught in multiple buildings and grade levels throughout my 9 years at Benton Community. My husband Chad and I live in Atkins and have three kids, (Jaxson, Leigha, and Logan) who are students in the district. We spend most of our time watching our boys wrestle, camping with our friends and family, or cheering on the Hawkeyes!
Due to predicted inclement weather, there will be no morning activities or practices tomorrow, Thursday, February 9th.
Silver Cord Opportunity: The High School Student Council is looking for volunteers to help sort cans and bottles from the recycling bins THIS Friday, February 10th after school from 12:00 - 1:00. Volunteers will receive credit toward their Silver Cord Hours!
MS FFA Members: There will be a meeting in the IMC tomorrow at 2:45 PM.
Morning Lifting: There will be NO morning lifting the week of February 13-17.
