Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Bobcats lose in tourney to Williamsburg on February 20
Class 3A Region 7 First round at Williamsburg
Monday, Feb. 20, 2023
Williamsburg (18-4) 76, Benton (7-15) 63
BC 11 19 13 20 - 63
W 22 8 32 14 - 76
Benton statistics are coming. Derek Weisskopf led Williamsburg with 31 points.
W BC
Field goals 31/57
3-pointers 7/17
Free throws 7/10
Rebounds 27
Assists 19
Steals 11
Blocks 3
Turnovers 10
Fouls 12
Photos by Joe Petz
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HS Boys Track: First practice is today. After you are dressed and ready please go up to the wrestling room. Please take your shoes off. Practice will begin at 3:35. See Coach Winsor for any questions
The GSA will meet this Thursday during 5th period in Ms. Hillyer's room. All are welcome! Please check the GSA Schoology group for more details.
Aaron is in his 17th year at Benton Community where he serves as a Professional School Counselor, Senior Class Advisor, and Sophomore Basketball Coach. He has previous experiences working with adolescents as an Addictions Counselor at Allen Hospital prior to entering education. He has diverse professional experiences including service on the University of Iowa Admissions Advisory Board, Technical Director for the Iowa School Counselor Association, and has been published by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) professional journal. He enjoys spending time with his family, photography, coaching basketball, and fishing.
Hope to see you there!
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Class 3A Regional at Van Horne
Benton (21-3 53, West Liberty (17-7) 44
Jenna Twedt led Benton with 33 points, with 5 of 8 shooting for three-poiners. Zoey Junge had nine rebounds. Emma Townsley had four assists. Twedt had four steals. Piper Nelson had two blocks.
Coach Jeff Zittergruen said, "Very excited and proud of our team for being able to earn a trip back to Des Moines this year! Our girls did an outstanding job of executing the defensive game plan and kept West Liberty frustrated for most of the night. Jenna Twedt had a very efficient game scoring the basketball and we got key shots at different points in the game from Emma Townsley, McKenna Kramer, Piper Nelson and Zoey Junge. One of the biggest factors in the game was our ability to rebound the ball. Addison Phillips, Piper and Zoey all did a fantastic job on the glass to keep them to one shot and provide second chance opportunities for us on offense. We are excited to get the opportunity to keep playing basketball and will take the next week to prepare for state. The energy from our fans last night was outstanding and we hope to carry that with us to Des Moines next Monday!"
Statistics are coming for West Liberty.
WL BC
Field goals 18/46
3-pointers 11/28
Free throws 6/8
Rebounds 35
Assists 9
Steals 5
Blocks 2
Turnovers 12
Fouls 11
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Well deserved! Congratulations coach Z!
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Girls Basketball State 3A Tournament - Benton vs. Des Moines Christian. Monday, Feb. 27. 6:45 p.m. More info to come
Congratulations Bobcats!
On to state!
Brenden Heying drops the match with Chase Thomas 3-1 in sudden victory he will wrestle Jase Goodell (Humboldt, SR, 42-5) later today for 5th place! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
2A 152-Brenden Heying defeats Aiden Flora(ADM) by 11-7 decision! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Go luck to Cel Co at Waconia, MN this weekend!
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Correction: Brenden will wrestle again today, match 2547. He will face Aiden Flora. Thank you Zach Milhm for the information in the comments.
Students packed the student center to watch as Brenden Heying leads from start to finish with a 5-0 decision over Owen Laughlin! He is assured of a medal tomorrow, the best possible would be 3rd! He will face Aiden Flora(ADM, JR, 12-3) tomorrow morning!
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ALL STUDENTS: To celebrate National FFA Week, FFA Members will be handing out FREE donuts from Shelly’s Sweets on Friday, February 24th in the student center before school while they last.
ALL STUDENTS: Drive Your Truck to School Day is being held on Friday, February 24th. If you would like to participate in the contest, please pick up a parking pass from Mrs. Wright in the ag room. Judges will choose winners in the following categories: Cleanest Truck
– Inside, Cleanest Truck – Outside, Dirtiest Truck – Inside, Dirtiest Truck – Outside, Best Beater, Best of Class and Tallest. Winners will receive gift cards! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
ALL STUDENTS: In honor of National FFA Week the FFA is putting on dress up days to show off your school spirit! Take pictures throughout the week of yourself participating in the days and upload on Friday to the QR code around the building to enter a drawing for prizes! Tuesday: America Day Wednesday: Soccer Mom vs BBQ Dad Thursday: Down on the Farm Day Friday: Flannel Friday *Wear Hats on Friday for $1 (Pay $1 and proceeds will go to purchasing additional supplies for the school's food pantry– Must have a designated FFA sticker showing you have paid.)
Silver Cord/Volunteer Opportunity: We are hosting Wamac Individual Speech on Tuesday, February 21st, and we are in dire need of some volunteers. Please reach out to Ms. Knaack if you are willing to help out. Thanks!
Brenden Heying is still alive in the consolation bracket and can wrestle back to 3rd place!
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