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Honors are announced for WaMaC Soccer
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

WaMaC East Division All Conference Boys Soccer 2025-2026

First Team

1. Sawyer Udelhofen – Marion

2. Cole Angell – Marion

3. Bryker Langfald – Marion

4. Landon Tilkes – Marion

5. Jaxon Anderson – Mount Vernon

6. Landon Grosse – Mount Vernon

7. Cole McDermott – Mount Vernon

8. Tucker Spence – Solon

9. Tripp Johnson – Solon

10. Tate Krebsbach- Center Point Urbana

11. Will Cardo – Center Point Urbana

12. Dylan Everett-Garcia – Independence

13. Clay Mather – West Delaware

Second Team

1. Patrick Flanagan – Marion

2. Evan Kinney – Marion

3. David Rinkenberger – Marion

4. Isaac Dausener – Mount Vernon

5. Cash Luneckas – Mount Vernon

6. Jakob Yock – Mount Vernon

7. Elijah Cash – Solon

8. Ethan Ulch – Solon

9. Jensen Thornton – Center Point Urbana

10. Ben Sholes – Center Point Urbana

11. Isaak Losey – Independence

12. Ender Stiefel – Independence

13. Brennen Buerger – West Delaware

Wamac Recognition Award

1.Levi Smith – Marion

2. Tobin Holland – Marion

3. Silas Johnson – Mount Vernon

4. Zion Safo – Mount Vernon

5. Ryan Locke – Solon

6. Caden Mai – Solon

7. Kyler Thomas – Center Point Urbana

8. Breyer Loy – Center Point Urbana

9. Hunter Brustkern – Independence

10. Brody Preuss – Independence

11. Colby Bahls – West Delaware

12. Taitt DeMoss – West Delaware

Boys Soccer Player of the Year (Wamac East Division) : Cole Angel – Marion

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WaMaC West Division All Conference Boys Soccer 2025-2026

First Team

1. Eisa Ebdala – Clear Creek Amana

2. Garrett Plathe – Clear Creek Amana

3. Aiden Gross – Clear Creek Amana

4. Jordan Alavez – Clear Creek Amana

5. Elias Shanz – Williamsburg

6. Nolan Henderson – Williamsburg

7. Cole Pasturczak – Williamsburg

8. Aaden Hoopes – Grinnell

9. Dominic Peart – Grinnell

10. Cal Lessig – Vinton Shellsburg

11. Jayden Sloan – Vinton Shellsburg

12. Weston Kaestner – Benton Community

13. Manuel Cervantes – South Tama

Second Team

1. Samson Strank – Clear Creek Amana

2. Yao Tetevi – Clear Creek Amana

3. Aidan Schrock – Clear Creek Amana

4. Brayden Schlesselman – Williamsburg

5. Benaiah Rodrigues – Williamsburg

6. Mishael Rodrigues – Williamsburg

7. Isaac Sandquist – Grinnell

8. Kinnick Holden – Grinnell

9. Owenn Swenson – Vinton Shellsburg

10. Reagan Salgar – Vinton Shellsburg

11. Drew Ballard – Benton Community

12. Dylan Brecht – Benton Community

13. Cole Gustafson – South Tama

Wamac Recognition Award

1. Teegan Michel – Clear Creek Amana

2. Dylan Schrock – Clear Creek Amana

3. JR Buck – Williamsburg

4. Sawyer – Williamsburg

5. Tyler Kostow – Grinnell

6. Bryce Grabe – Grinnell

7. Michael Homewood-Rigel – Vinton Shellsburg

8. Nile Davis – Vinton Shellsburg

9. Braden Martin – Benton Community

10. Tristen Cook – Benton Community

11. Carlos Valle – South Tama

12. Sam Garcia – South Tama

Boys Soccer Player of the Year (Wamac West Division) : Eisa Ebdala – Clear Creek Amana

My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the people and the strong sense of community that makes Benton such a special place.

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BC girls soccer loses in regional to CPU
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

Benton girls’ soccer

Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Center Point.

Center Point-Urbana 4, Benton 0

Shots on goal – Madison McMahon 1, Ava Rinholen 1, Maci Andrew 1
Goal keeping – Haley McMahon, 4 goals allowed, 22 saves

Benton closes the season at 6-7-3

BC softball team loses to No. 8 West Delaware in home opener
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
-Photo credit Jenni Meyer

Benton softball

Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Van Horne

West Delaware 16, Benton 8

WD 510 205 3 - 16
BC 230 003 0 - 8
West Delaware 6, Benton 0

Statistics are coming

My favorite things about being a Bobcat are how supportive the community is and how staff always put students' needs first.

BC Artist Spotlight- Kaylee Krueger- BCHS 9th Grade

Boys Wrestling 2026 Summer Camp details

Our sheds are finished! Mr. Reid's Industrial Tech classes were busy this last quarter.

A huge shoutout to John Helm for teaching and assisting our students with the siding installation, and to Olinger Garage Doors for garage door installation. Thanks to the support of local businesses, our students had the opportunity to learn hands-on skills from professionals who work in the industry every day.

Another special thank you goes to Atkins Lumber for their commitment to educating the next generation. Their support and coordination helped keep the entire project running smoothly from start to finish.

Now the sheds need a new home and are officially for sale!

Price: $6,000 each
Buyer is responsible for transportation.
For questions, please contact jreid@benton.k12.ia.us.

Both sheds feature:
• 8 ft x 12 ft size
• 8 ft tall walls
• Asphalt shingles
• Premium composite siding
• Rear window for natural light

Shed #1:
• 6 ft. wide x 7 ft. tall garage door

Shed #2:
• Service door

Middle school students were recognized on the last day of school with Bobcat Character Awards. These students consistently demonstrated commendable character through kindness, respect, responsibility, honesty, and leadership.

Charlotte Mitchell
Lauren Vavroch
Rainy Walter
Kellen Wedo
Keegan Wendel
Leo Zamastil

Congratulations to all students being honored for demonstrating outstanding character!

Middle school students were recognized on the last day of school with Bobcat Character Awards. These students consistently demonstrated commendable character through kindness, respect, responsibility, honesty, and leadership.

Jensen Allen
Abigail Bistline
Kenzi Gibney
Chase Hartson
Jack Koch
Julionna Larson


Congratulations to all students being honored for demonstrating outstanding character!

Employment opportunities may be found at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
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Fall Middle School Football Camp Registration
August 17-19
5-6:30 pm
Grades 7-8 (next year)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NjlrGcZkGp1gDUx2kHRsZCf6c3YWoBcgSdOHizdumb8/edit?tab=t.0

See information below regarding summer meal sites across Iowa.

BC Golf Camp details!

Boys and Girls State Golf Spirit Walk

Best of Luck to Braiden Moore(Jr.) and Coaches Jeremy Suiter and Tyler Comisky at Boys State Golf Tournament.

We wish the best to our Girls Golf headed to State: Halle Sobaski (Jr.), Madelyn Kenny (Jr.), Hailey Suiter (Sr.), Katelyn Covington (Jr.), Avery Kramer (Jr.), and Bristol Kahle (Soph.) and Coach Travis Dirks