Monday, June 15, 2026, at Van Horne
Benton 7, Marion 5
M 000 300 0 - 5
BC 012 022 x - 7
Benton had seven hits in the first game against Marion. Kaleb Hupke had a single. Kale Gallagher had a single. Drew Fillenworth was 2 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs. Grady Frese had one single. Grant Volesky had one RBI. Brooks Mitchell-Birdsell was 2 for 3 with two RBIs. Eli Patterson stole two bases. The team had two errors.
Mitchell-Birdsell threw for 6 2/3 innings, allowed nine hits, five runs (two earned), and struck out one. Fillenworth threw for one out, striking out one batter.
Marion 22, Benton 1
M 602 02 (12) - 22
BC 010 00 0 - 1
Benton had four hits. Hupke had a single. Gallagher had a single. Frese had a double. Grant Volesky added a double. Benton had four walks. Frese stole one base. The team had four errors.
Benton used five pitchers. Frese took the loss, throwing for one inning, allowing six hits, six earned runs, hitting one batter and striking two. Graham Wallace threw for one inning, allowed four hits, five earned runs and walked three. Caleb Kaump threw for 3 1/3 innings, allowed nine hits, four earned runs, walked one and hit one batter. Sam Janssen allowed two hits, seven runs (one earned), walked one and hit two batters. Mason Havill threw for 2/3 innings, allowed one hit, walked one, hit one batter and struck out two. Marion had 22 hits.
Benton hosts Northeast on Wednesday, June 17, at 7 p.m. They travel to South Tama on Thursday, June 18. They travel to West Branch on Friday, June 19.
Monday, June 15, 2026, at Van Horne
Marion 6, Benton 4
M 301 000 2 - 6
BC 201 001 0 - 4
Marion 8, Benton 4
M 012 104 0 - 8
BC 000 130 0 - 4
When: Wednesday, June 17 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
This is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
*Meet Transportation Staff
*Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Contact Tim Lyons at tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us OR Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us
Congratulations to Benton students who completed The Youth Quality Assurance (YQCA) Program certification!
The Youth Quality Assurance (YQCA) Program is an industry-recognized credential that teaches students the principles of animal care, food safety, and ethical livestock production. Through this training, students develop knowledge and skills related to animal well-being, biosecurity, record keeping, and responsible management practices. Earning the YQCA certification helps prepare students for careers in agriculture and is often required for participation in livestock exhibitions and agricultural programs.
The Youth Quality Assurance (YQCA) Program is an industry-recognized credential that teaches students the principles of animal care, food safety, and ethical livestock production. Through this training, students develop knowledge and skills related to animal well-being, biosecurity, record keeping, and responsible management practices. Earning the YQCA certification helps prepare students for careers in agriculture and is often required for participation in livestock exhibitions and agricultural programs.
We appreciate their commitment to lifelong learning and dedication to helping every Bobcat become a successful reader!
Due to predicted severe weather on June 10th, we have changed the date to June 17th.
COME TEST DRIVE A BUS! Benton Community Transportation is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event.
When: Wednesday, June 17 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
This is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
*Meet Transportation Staff
*Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Contact Tim Lyons at tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us OR Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us
#APlaceToBelong
COME TEST DRIVE A BUS! Benton Community Transportation is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event.
When: Wednesday, June 10 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
This is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
*Meet Transportation Staff
*Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Contact Tim Lyons at tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us OR Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us
-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
6-2-26
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
#APlaceToBelong
-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
-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
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
