Benton MS/HS

Today we had a pep rally celebrating the great talented students of Benton Community! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

8th grade students in Mr. Reid’s Industrial Tech class made structures out of small wood pieces and tested their strength with weights. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Benton bowlers traveled to Monticello Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Legacy Lanes, Monticello Boys BC M Baker Games 822 863 Round 1 1,672 1,975 Match Total 2,494 2,838 Round 1 - Individual Games Game 1 Game 2 Totals 1. Nathan Rottman 194 176 370 2. Ethan Hepker 176 129 305 3. Gage Offill 173 148 321 4. Cade Volesky 203 148 351 5. Brandon Schultz 136 157 293 6. Clayton Knight 151 174 325 GIRLS BC M Baker Games 649 626 Round 1 1,371 1,439 Total 2,020 2,065 Round 1 - Individual Games Game 1 Game 2 Totals 2. Brooke DeRycke 124 113 237 3. Cali Nolte 117 166 283 4. Hope Heck 124 165 289 5. Janessa Bries 130 190 320 6. Sydney Rupp 104 138 242

HS Glow Dance: Tickets for the dance are available in the Activities Office from Amy. The cost is $5 for a couple or $3 for an individual. There will be Glow Sticks available to purchase at the dance for a $1.

MS Girls Wrestling: Reminder there will be no practice for MS girls wrestling on Thursday and Friday.

Congratulations to Sam Wallace for signing today to play football at Upper Iowa They are getting a great player! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Kindergarten and Preschool Pre-Registration will be Monday, February 6, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at both Atkins Elementary & Keystone Elementary. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Tyler Maschino is currently the Technology Director at Benton Community Schools. He’s been employed at Benton for the past 24 years. When he first got here email was a big deal and data was stored on 1.44 inch floppy disks. Those disks wouldn’t have the space to store one photo taken with an iPhone today.

HS Boys: There will be a boys golf meeting TODAY during 5th block in Mr. Suiter's room. If you cannot make the meeting please see Mr. Suiter.

MS Student Council: There will be a middle school student council meeting TODAY in Mrs. Jones' room during 5th block.

Due to predicted low temperatures, there will be no morning activities or practices tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31st.

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong Bobcats compete at WaMaC Wrestling Tourney in Independence 2023 WaMaC Conference Tournament Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 Independence Junior/Senior High School Independence, IA 50644 Team scores 1 West Delaware, Manchester 248.5 2 Mount Vernon 232.5 3 Independence 205.5 4 South Tama County 173.5 5 Williamsburg 173.0 6 Clear Creek-Amana 128.0 7 Solon 115.0 8 Benton Community 114.5 9 Vinton-Shellsburg 95.5 10 Marion 73.0 11 Center Point-Urbana 19.0 Benton results 106 - Garrett Kuch (16-18) placed 6th and scored 4.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Lincoln Schropp (Williamsburg) 36-6 won by tech fall over Garrett Kuch (Benton Community) 16-18 (TF-1.5 4:35 (15-0)) Cons. Round 2 - Garrett Kuch (Benton Community) 16-18 won in sudden victory - 1 over Eli Ollinger (Vinton-Shellsburg) 20-19 (SV-1 4-2) Cons. Round 3 - Adam Fish (Independence) 27-14 won by fall over Garrett Kuch (Benton Community) 16-18 (Fall 1:00) 5th Place Match - Lucas Stearns (Marion) 28-10 won by fall over Garrett Kuch (Benton Community) 16-18 (Fall 3:13) 113 - Jason Eastman (17-15) placed 6th and scored 6.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Kameron Kremer (Independence) 29-13 won by fall over Jason Eastman (Benton Community) 17-15 (Fall 2:25) Cons. Round 2 - Jason Eastman (Benton Community) 17-15 won by fall over Evan Burg (Solon) 18-22 (Fall 1:21) Cons. Round 3 - Jake Haugse (Mount Vernon) 28-13 won by fall over Jason Eastman (Benton Community) 17-15 (Fall 0:46) 5th Place Match - Kyler Provin (Williamsburg) 32-12 won by tech fall over Jason Eastman (Benton Community) 17-15 (TF-1.5 4:53 (16-1)) 120 -Weston Kaestner (15-18) placed 7th and scored 8.5 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Weston Kaestner (Benton Community) 15-18 won by fall over Lucas Horak (Marion) 11-22 (Fall 2:37) Quarterfinal - Gavin Jensen (Williamsburg) 38-5 won by fall over Weston Kaestner (Benton Community) 15-18 (Fall 1:58) Cons. Round 2 - Kyler Jessup (Solon) 17-18 won by decision over Weston Kaestner (Benton Community) 15-18 (Dec 7-3) Cons. Round 3 - Weston Kaestner (Benton Community) 15-18 won by tech fall over Jose Mendieta (Clear Creek-Amana) 14-25 (TF-1.5 6:00 (18-3)) 7th Place Match - Weston Kaestner (Benton Community) 15-18 won by decision over Lucas Horak (Marion) 11-22 (Dec 15-14) 126 - Elijah Kupka (24-11) placed 7th and scored 7.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Lawsin Sinnwell (Solon) 24-12 won by decision over Elijah Kupka (Benton Community) 24-11 (Dec 9-7) Cons. Round 2 - Amare Chavez (South Tama County) 30-5 won by decision over Elijah Kupka (Benton Community) 24-11 (Dec 3-2) Cons. Round 3 - Elijah Kupka (Benton Community) 24-11 won by fall over Elliott Rogers (Marion) 2-13 (Fall 5:17) 7th Place Match - Elijah Kupka (Benton Community) 24-11 won by fall over Teegan Fuessley (Center Point-Urbana) 9-7 (Fall 3:25) 132 - Brady Patterson (23-16) placed 6th and scored 6.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Brady Patterson (Benton Community) 23-16 won by decision over Caleb Mohr (Williamsburg) 14-26 (Dec 6-2) Quarterfinal - Carter Lamont (Vinton-Shellsburg) 28-6 won by fall over Brady Patterson (Benton Community) 23-16 (Fall 3:45) Cons. Round 2 - Brady Patterson (Benton Community) 23-16 won by decision over Ryan Hilby (West Delaware, Manchester) 14-14 (Dec 3-1) Cons. Round 3 - MaCael Bear (South Tama County) 30-8 won by major decision over Brady Patterson (Benton Community) 23-16 (MD 14-5) 5th Place Match - Croix Shebetka (Mount Vernon) 26-12 won by decision over Brady Patterson (Benton Community) 23-16 (Dec 7-6) 138 - Jordan Thys (25-12) placed 6th and scored 6.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Mikey Ryan (Mount Vernon) 32-11 won by decision over Jordan Thys (Benton Community) 25-12 (Dec 5-3) Cons. Round 2 - Jordan Thys (Benton Community) 25-12 won by fall over Haydin Branan (South Tama County) 4-5 (Fall 1:28) Cons. Round 3 - Tyler Wieland (Independence) 25-13 won by fall over Jordan Thys (Benton Community) 25-12 (Fall 1:21) 5th Place Match - Wes Logan (Marion) 19-12 won by decision over Jordan Thys (Benton Community) 25-12 (Dec 3-2) 145 - Blayke Heying (24-12) placed 5th and scored 13.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Blayke Heying (Benton Community) 24-12 won by fall over Teague Williams (Solon) 22-23 (Fall 2:20) Semifinal - Jackson Jaspers (Mount Vernon) 36-1 won by fall over Blayke Heying (Benton Community) 24-12 (Fall 1:27) Cons. Round 3 - Blake Mather (West Delaware, Manchester) 21-17 won in sudden victory - 1 over Blayke Heying (Benton Community) 24-12 (SV-1 9-7) 5th Place Match - Blayke Heying (Benton Community) 24-12 won by decision over Teague Williams (Solon) 22-23 (Dec 7-2) 152 - Brenden Heying (32-2) placed 2nd and scored 23.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) 32-2 won by tech fall over Cyrus Mathes (South Tama County) 23-16 (TF-1.5 5:18 (17-0)) Semifinal - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) 32-2 won by tech fall over Jack Cantwell (West Delaware, Manchester) 17-20 (TF-1.5 2:42 (16-1)) 1st Place Match - Cooper Sanders (Vinton-Shellsburg) 35-1 won by decision over Brenden Heying (Benton Community) 32-2 (Dec 9-3) 160 - Clayton Sebetka (27-12) placed 3rd and scored 17.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Clayton Sebetka (Benton Community) 27-12 won by decision over Jackson Hird (Mount Vernon) 30-10 (Dec 6-0) Semifinal - Brent Yonkovic (West Delaware, Manchester) 17-3 won by fall over Clayton Sebetka (Benton Community) 27-12 (Fall 1:18) Cons. Round 3 - Clayton Sebetka (Benton Community) 27-12 won by major decision over Benjamin Haughey (Clear Creek-Amana) 21-24 (MD 10-2) 3rd Place Match - Clayton Sebetka (Benton Community) 27-12 won by decision over Ethan Hangartner (Marion) 16-16 (Dec 7-2) 170 - Jonathon Becker (5-15) Quarterfinal - Henry Ryan (Mount Vernon) 38-2 won by fall over Jonathon Becker (Benton Community) 5-15 (Fall 0:17) Cons. Round 2 - Kyler Jensen (Solon) 18-20 won by tech fall over Jonathon Becker (Benton Community) 5-15 (TF-1.5 2:08 (15-0)) Cons. Round 3 - Madden Martinez (South Tama County) 10-21 won by decision over Jonathon Becker (Benton Community) 5-15 (Dec 8-5) 182 - Mayson Mitchell (13-13) placed 6th and scored 10.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Mayson Mitchell (Benton Community) 13-13 won by major decision over Evan Stohlmann (Williamsburg) 5-4 (MD 13-4) Semifinal - Jeryn Funke (West Delaware, Manchester) 26-16 won by medical forfeit over Mayson Mitchell (Benton Community) 13-13 (M. For.) Cons. Round 3 - Aaron Tanay (Independence) 2-5 won by medical forfeit over Mayson Mitchell (Benton Community) 13-13 (M. For.) 5th Place Match - Evan Stohlmann (Williamsburg) 5-4 won by medical forfeit over Mayson Mitchell (Benton Community) 13-13 (M. For.) 195 - Troy Kupka (19-18) placed 6th and scored 3.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Braydon Hoffman (Solon) 29-17 won by fall over Troy Kupka (Benton Community) 19-18 (Fall 5:07) Cons. Round 3 - Ethan Wood (Mount Vernon) 32-8 won by fall over Troy Kupka (Benton Community) 19-18 (Fall 3:19) 5th Place Match - Landon Duffy (Independence) 12-25 won by fall over Troy Kupka (Benton Community) 19-18 (Fall 1:24) 285 - Brennen Blegen (13-6) placed 6th and scored 11.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Brennen Blegen (Benton Community) 13-6 won by fall over Joe Ebert (Solon) 19-25 (Fall 1:31) Semifinal - Korver Hupke (Independence) 35-4 won by fall over Brennen Blegen (Benton Community) 13-6 (Fall 4:27) Cons. Round 3 - Trenton Davies (Williamsburg) 24-20 won by medical forfeit over Brennen Blegen (Benton Community) 13-6 (M. For.) 5th Place Match - Nathaniel Palmarez (South Tama County) 12-16 won by medical forfeit over Brennen Blegen (Benton Community)

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau BC and Marion square off in bowling in Keystone Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 at Turner Lanes, Keystone Boys Scores Round 1 - Individual Games Game 1 Game 2 Totals 1. Cade Volesky 131 169 300 2. Gage Offill 184 181 365 3. Brayden Boone 133 127 260 4. Brandon Schultz 140 139 279 5. Ethan Hepker 160 126 286 6. Nathan Rottman 166 209 375 Benton boys Round 1 - 1,605 Baker games - 870 Match Total 2,475 Marion boys Round 1 - 1,595 Bakers game - 786 Match Total - 2,381 Girls scores Round 1 - Individual Games Game 1 Game 2 Totals 1. Destiny Lindsey 96 97 193 2. Hope Heck 129 127 256 3. Janessa Bries 120 158 278 4. Cali Nolte 99 115 214 5. Sydney Rupp 146 128 274 6. Brooke DeRycke 104 153 257 Benton girls Round 1 - 1,279 Baker Games - 637 Match Total - 1,916 Marion girls Round 1 - 1,098 Baker Games - 473 Match Total - 1,571 #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Benton, Belle Plaine girls wrestle at regional meet IGHSAU Regional Qualifier 5 Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 Alliant Energy Power House 370 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Benton Community results 115 - Bailey Davis (18-20) Champ. Round 2 - Angelina Roling (Highland, Riverside) 27-11 won by fall over Bailey Davis (Benton Community) 18-20 (Fall 2:23) Cons. Round 3 - Alexis Wagner (Mount Pleasant) 11-11 won by fall over Bailey Davis (Benton Community) 18-20 (Fall 1:53) 120 - Alexis Northcutt (9-25) Champ. Round 2 - Ally Jelinek (Linn-Mar) 38-7 won by fall over Alexis Northcutt (Benton Community) 9-25 (Fall 1:15) Cons. Round 3 - Grace Hallam (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 15-17 won by fall over Alexis Northcutt (Benton Community) 9-25 (Fall 4:26) 125 - Amanda Schnor (15-18) Champ. Round 2 - Qendresa (Nesa) Selmani (Bettendorf) 24-8 won by fall over Amanda Schnor (Benton Community) 15-18 (Fall 0:51) Cons. Round 3 - Amanda Schnor (Benton Community) 15-18 won by fall over Ava Streeter (Durant) 1-13 (Fall 1:14) Cons. Round 4 - Gift Gonpue (Cedar Rapids Jefferson) 20-14 won by major decision over Amanda Schnor (Benton Community) 15-18 (MD 15-4) 130 - Kaitlyn Bonewitz (10-27) Champ. Round 2 - Becca Hinderaker (Tipton) 29-10 won by fall over Kaitlyn Bonewitz (Benton Community) 10-27 (Fall 0:21) Cons. Round 3 - Olivia Coates (Midland) 10-22 won by fall over Kaitlyn Bonewitz (Benton Community) 10-27 (Fall 1:50) 135 - Lizzy Wolf (36-9) placed 3rd and scored 24.0 team points. Champ. Round 2 - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 36-9 won by fall over Athena Sheets (Linn-Mar) 9-12 (Fall 1:48) Quarterfinal - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 36-9 won by fall over Jacie Bedell (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 17-9 (Fall 2:45) Semifinal - Ellie Brenneman (Mid-Prairie) 35-9 won by fall over Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 36-9 (Fall 3:28) Cons. Semi - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 36-9 won by fall over Theresa Gonpue (Cedar Rapids Jefferson) 14-15 (Fall 1:07) 3rd Place Match - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 36-9 won by fall over Jacie Bedell (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 17-9 (Fall 1:50) 140 - Carlie Sims (10-24) Champ. Round 2 - Ayva Lopez (Bettendorf) 19-18 won by fall over Carlie Sims (Benton Community) 10-24 (Fall 0:47) Cons. Round 3 - Sarah Peterson (Mount Vernon) 8-22 won by fall over Carlie Sims (Benton Community) 10-24 (Fall 4:29) 155 - Emma Fennern (5-30) Champ. Round 2 - Tatum Peters (Fort Madison) 7-21 won by fall over Emma Fennern (Benton Community) 5-30 (Fall 1:23) Cons. Round 4 - Mardie Berry (Mid-Prairie) 19-23 won by fall over Emma Fennern (Benton Community) 5-30 (Fall 1:50) 170 - Jessa DeMoss (21-11) placed 4th and scored 21.0 team points. Champ. Round 2 - Jessa DeMoss (Benton Community) 21-11 won by fall over Shaona Emmanuel (Iowa City, City High) 16-23 (Fall 1:40) Quarterfinal - Jessa DeMoss (Benton Community) 21-11 won by fall over Abby Allen (North Scott) 12-8 (Fall 2:51) Semifinal - Libby Dix (Mount Vernon) 37-1 won by fall over Jessa DeMoss (Benton Community) 21-11 (Fall 0:52) Cons. Semi - Ellie Callahan (Mid-Prairie) 27-12 won by fall over Jessa DeMoss (Benton Community) 21-11 (Fall 1:31) 5th Place Match - Jessa DeMoss (Benton Community) 21-11 won by fall over Sadie Brandon (Fort Madison) 11-14 (Fall 3:15) 4th Place Match - Jessa DeMoss (Benton Community) 21-11 won by fall over Joscelyn Stricker (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 20-9 (Fall 0:15) 235 - Mo Brown (11-21) Champ. Round 2 - Mo Brown (Benton Community) 11-21 won by fall over Tatum Hale (West Liberty) 3-24 (Fall 2:48) Quarterfinal - Gwen Canney (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 17-13 won by fall over Mo Brown (Benton Community) 11-21 (Fall 0:52) Cons. Round 4 - Brieanna Rixen (Maquoketa) 3-11 won by fall over Mo Brown (Benton Community) 11-21 (Fall 2:30) #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

This week Foods 1 with Ms. Fox started a breakfast unit. The class is making campaign posters to promote eating breakfast. Here is the first one. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Belle Plaine and Benton wrestle with South Tama, Tipton Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Belle Plaine Belle Plaine 42, Benton Community 37 113: Hunter Henry (BEPL) over Jason Eastman (BECO) (Fall 0:49) 120: Weston Kaestner (BECO) over Joe Randall (BEPL) (Fall 2:58) 126: Aiden Timm (BEPL) over Elijah Kupka (BECO) (Fall 3:26) 132: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Will Sankot (BEPL) (MD 11-2) 138: Wade Sankot (BEPL) over Jordan Thys (BECO) (Fall 3:41) 145: Blayke Heying (BECO) over Mason Spear (BEPL) (Fall 1:25) 152: Brenden Heying (BECO) over Andrew Argo (BEPL) (Fall 1:31) 160: Connor Timm (BEPL) over Clayton Sebetka (BECO) (Fall 1:40) 170: Jeremy Reineke (BEPL) over Jonathon Becker (BECO) (Fall 3:00) 182: Chase Wickwire (BEPL) over Grady Frese (BECO) (Fall 1:30) 195: Jack Schwenn (BEPL) over (BECO) (For.) 220: Troy Kupka (BECO) over Jaden Beal (BEPL) (Fall 0:20) 285: Brennen Blegen (BECO) over (BEPL) (For.) 106: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over Jackson Weeda (BEPL) (Dec 4-2) South Tama County 59, Belle Plaine 19 106: Cale Graff (STC) over Jackson Weeda (BEPL) (Fall 4:14) 113: Hunter Henry (BEPL) over Jovanie Perez (STC) (Fall 0:56) 120: Eligh Branan (STC) over Joe Randall (BEPL) (Fall 2:57) 126: Amare Chavez (STC) over Aiden Timm (BEPL) (Fall 3:26) 132: MaCael Bear (STC) over Will Sankot (BEPL) (MD 15-3) 138: Wade Sankot (BEPL) over Haydin Branan (STC) (Fall 4:29) 145: Jacob Youngbear (STC) over Mason Spear (BEPL) (Fall 1:23) 152: Cyrus Mathes (STC) over Andrew Argo (BEPL) (Fall 4:25) 160: Gabe Kaplan (BEPL) over Kaden Kopsa (STC) (Dec 9-5) 170: Madden Martinez (STC) over Jeremy Reineke (BEPL) (Fall 3:59) 182: Chase Wickwire (BEPL) over Marcus Bear (STC) (MD 15-2) 195: Gavin Bridgewater (STC) over Jaden Beal (BEPL) (Fall 1:35) 220: Rudy Papakee (STC) over (BEPL) (For.) 285: Nathaniel Palmarez (STC) over (BEPL) (For.) Benton Community, IA 44.0 Tipton, IA 31.0 106: Jayson Johnson (TIPT) over Garrett Kuch (BECO) (MD 11-2) 113: Gavin Sorgenfrey (TIPT) over Jason Eastman (BECO) (Fall 2:42) 120: Weston Kaestner (BECO) over Michael Puffer (TIPT) (MD 15-4) 126: Elijah Kupka (BECO) over Gavin Roth (TIPT) (Fall 1:04) 132: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Max Lashmit (TIPT) (Fall 2:00) 138: Tristin Sorgenfrey (TIPT) over Jordan Thys (BECO) (Dec 3-2) 145: Blayke Heying (BECO) over Wyatt Lashmit (TIPT) (Fall 1:58) 152: Brenden Heying (BECO) over Aiden Graves (TIPT) (MD 20-7) 160: Clayton Sebetka (BECO) over Braxton Heffernan (TIPT) (Fall 2:37) 170: Landon Holub (TIPT) over Grady Frese (BECO) (Fall 1:44) 182: Colin Nash (TIPT) over Jonathon Becker (BECO) (Fall 1:59) 195: Troy Kupka (BECO) over Braden Bartels (TIPT) (Fall 2:44) 220: Cole Kime (TIPT) over (BECO) (For.) 285: Brennen Blegen (BECO) over Lucas Sutton (TIPT) (Fall 1:25) #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau WaMaC for BC continues in games against Williamsburg on Tuesday Benton Community girls’ basketball Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Van Horne No. 4 Benton Community (62/47) 62, Williamsburg (3/12) 47 W 10 13 9 1 5 – 47 BC 17 17 14 14 – 62 Jenna Twedt had 19 for Benton. McKenna Kramer added 15. Piper Nelson had seven rebounds. Emma Townsley had six assists. Nelson had three block. Nelson added two. Williamsburg statistics are coming. Benton Community boys’ basketball Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 at Williamsburg Williamsburg (11-3) 79, Benton (4-11) 64 BC 13 13 17 21 – 64 W 17 25 21 16 – 79 Derek Steffen had 15 for Benton. Blake Daugherty added 13 and Noah Franck had 10. With three rebounds each were Franck, Blake Daugherty, and Tim Thompson. Lane Kaestner had six assists. GIRLS W BC Field goals 24/54 3-pointers 10/30 Free throws 4/6 Rebounds 32 Assists 18 Steals 6 Blocks 5 Turnovers 3 Fouls 13 BOYS BC W Field goals 23/49 3-pointers 12/24 Free throws 6/9 Rebounds 18 Assists 18 Steals 5 Blocks 3 Turnovers 16 Fouls 16 #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Following first semester grades, our team cumulative GPA was 3.96 qualifying us for the IGHSAU Distinguished in Academic Achievement Award. Great job team! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Seniors: remember to vote for Senior Superlatives for the yearbook by Friday.

Join the student council in OCHO. OCHO stands for backward homecoming. This is a week full of fun dress-up and spirit days, along with a High School dance to finish off the week. We are excited to bring this to the Benton Community High School to give students something fun to do during these long winter months. This event will take place next week from January 30-February 3. The dress-up days include: Monday: Groutfit Tuesday: USA Day Wednesday: Anything but a backpack (it must be able to fit under a desk and not block any aisle, it must also be school appropriate), Thursday: PJ Day Friday: Neon Day. The dance will take place Friday, February 3, from 9:00-11:00 pm following the home boys' basketball game. The theme for the dance and game will also be Neon Out.