NO SCHOOL - Benton Community &. Central Lutheran are CLOSED on Tuesday, November 25. This is a change from the previous announcement. Afternoon activities information will be shared by coaches and sponsors. Stay safe & warm.
Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be running a 2 hour late start schedule today, November 25. There will be no early dismissal. There will be no preschool today. Please remember that there are no morning activities on a late start. Also, there is no breakfast served.
BC junior, Layna DeMoss, placed 1st and achieved 100 career wins at the Urbandale wrestling tournament on Saturday. Congratulations, Layna!
Benton girls wrestle at Urbandale on Saturday, November 22
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
2025 Metro North Wrestling Invite
Urbandale High School
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
Team scores
1 Ames 164.5
2 Fort Madison 164.0
3 Dallas Center-Grimes 135.0
4 Benton Community 126.5
5 Johnston 120.0
6 Indianola 113.5
7 WDM Girls Wrestling 109.5
8 Colfax-Mingo 102.5
9 Marshalltown 95.0
10 Creston 92.0
11 Pella 88.5
12 Norwalk 81.0
13 I-35 70.0
14 Central Decatur 61.5
15 Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 61.0
Benton results
100 - Aubrey Krueger (3-5) placed 6th and scored 4.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Avery Headrick (WDM Girls Wrestling) 5-1 won by fall over Krueger (Fall 1:26)
Cons. Round 2 - Krueger won by decision over Ella Pryor (Creston) 2-5 (Dec 13-6)
Cons. Round 3 - Lucille Zimmerman (Fort Madison) 4-3 won by fall over Krueger (Fall 1:40)
5th Place Match - Natalie Nickey (Marshalltown) 2-2 won by fall over Krueger (Fall 4:32)
115- Paige Eastman (5-2) placed 3rd and scored 14.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Eastman won by decision over Cennedy Allen (Norwalk) 5-4 (Dec 8-3)
Semifinal - Shiann Byrd (Central Decatur) 6-2 won by fall over Eastman (Fall 1:21)
Cons. Round 3 - Eastman won by decision over Margaret Evans (Norwalk) 3-4 (Dec 9-3)
3rd Place Match - Eastman won by decision over Cennedy Allen (Norwalk) 5-4 (Dec 9-6)
120 - Madelyn Kenny (2-5) placed 6th and scored 9.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Kenny won by fall over Nora Kelley (Fort Madison) 0-6 (Fall 0:32)
Semifinal - Jaya Theilen (Ames) 4-2 won by tech fall over Kenny (TF-1.5 1:51 (19-4))
Cons. Round 3 - Patricia Mateo Merida (Marshalltown) 2-2 won by fall over Kenny (Fall 1:32)
5th Place Match - Jenna VanWyk (Pella) 2-2 won by fall over Kenny (Fall 1:47)
130- Adelyn McDonald (1-3) 4.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - McDonald won by fall over McKenzie Foster (Norwalk) 1-4 (Fall 2:21)
Quarterfinal - Aleah Vanderlinden (Indianola) 3-2 won by fall over McDonald (Benton Community) 1-3 (Fall 1:24)
Cons. Round 2 - Lily Harms (Johnston) 1-3 won by fall over McDonald (Fall 1:41)
Cons. Round 3 - Emma McGraw (Pella) 3-2 won by fall over McDonald (Fall 3:51)
140 - Izzy Schoettmer (6-2) placed 3rd and scored 20.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Schoettmer won by fall over Ecellia Guanue (WDM Girls Wrestling) 3-2 (Fall 4:41)
Semifinal - Mara Smith (Fort Madison) 7-0 won by fall over Schoettmer (Fall 2:35)
Cons. Round 3 - Schoettmer won by fall over Kim Rhymes (WDM Girls Wrestling) 1-3 (Fall 1:11)
3rd Place Match - Schoettmer won by fall over Ecellia Guanue (WDM Girls Wrestling) 3-2 (Fall 3:03)
145 - Layna DeMoss (7-1) placed 1st and scored 29.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - DeMoss won by tech fall over Averi Beck (Indianola) 0-2 (TF-1.5 1:46 (21-6))
Quarterfinal - DeMoss won by fall over Jordyn Frisk (Dallas Center-Grimes) 2-2 (Fall 2:26)
Semifinal - DeMoss won by fall over Abigail Lyons (I-35) 4-3 (Fall 0:55)
1st Place Match - DeMoss won by fall over Jenah Gray (Dallas Center-Grimes) 6-1 (Fall 4:00)
155 - Lizzy Wolf (7-0) placed 1st and scored 30.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Wolf won by fall over Ella DeMonte (Marshalltown) 4-1 (Fall 3:02)
Quarterfinal - Wolf won by fall over Samantha Wheeler (Colfax-Mingo) 3-4 (Fall 0:50)
Semifinal - Wolf won by fall over Abbi Lemke (Pella) 2-3 (Fall 1:42)
1st Place Match - Wolf won by fall over Kat Diprima (Fort Madison) 5-1 (Fall 3:12)
170 - Jordan Koehler (1-4)
Champ. Round 1 - Audrey Schmitz (Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln) 4-1 won by fall over Koehler (Fall 1:31)
Cons. Round 2 - Tatum Peters (Fort Madison) 6-1 won by fall over Koehler (Fall 1:32)
190 - Lilly Colburn (3-5) placed 8th and scored 6.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Kennedy Phillips (Colfax-Mingo) 6-2 won by fall over Colburn (Fall 0:14)
Cons. Round 3 - Colburn won by fall over Kaydence Andersen (Colfax-Mingo) 0-3 (Fall 3:32)
7th Place Match - Amaiah Brooks (Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln) 2-1 won by fall over Colburn (Fall 1:09)
235 - Kayla Chung (2-2) placed 5th and scored 10.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Nevaeh Gonzales (Marshalltown) 4-1 won by fall over Chung (Fall 4:16)
Cons. Round 2 - Chung won by fall over Maddie McMullen (Dallas Center-Grimes) 1-6 (Fall 1:57)
Cons. Round 3 - Keaton Simmerman (Central Decatur) 6-2 won by fall over Chung (Fall 1:09)
5th Place Match - Chung won by fall over Emily Cook (Colfax-Mingo) 2-3 (Fall 0:46)
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
2025 Metro North Wrestling Invite
Urbandale High School
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
Team scores
1 Ames 164.5
2 Fort Madison 164.0
3 Dallas Center-Grimes 135.0
4 Benton Community 126.5
5 Johnston 120.0
6 Indianola 113.5
7 WDM Girls Wrestling 109.5
8 Colfax-Mingo 102.5
9 Marshalltown 95.0
10 Creston 92.0
11 Pella 88.5
12 Norwalk 81.0
13 I-35 70.0
14 Central Decatur 61.5
15 Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 61.0
Benton results
100 - Aubrey Krueger (3-5) placed 6th and scored 4.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Avery Headrick (WDM Girls Wrestling) 5-1 won by fall over Krueger (Fall 1:26)
Cons. Round 2 - Krueger won by decision over Ella Pryor (Creston) 2-5 (Dec 13-6)
Cons. Round 3 - Lucille Zimmerman (Fort Madison) 4-3 won by fall over Krueger (Fall 1:40)
5th Place Match - Natalie Nickey (Marshalltown) 2-2 won by fall over Krueger (Fall 4:32)
115- Paige Eastman (5-2) placed 3rd and scored 14.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Eastman won by decision over Cennedy Allen (Norwalk) 5-4 (Dec 8-3)
Semifinal - Shiann Byrd (Central Decatur) 6-2 won by fall over Eastman (Fall 1:21)
Cons. Round 3 - Eastman won by decision over Margaret Evans (Norwalk) 3-4 (Dec 9-3)
3rd Place Match - Eastman won by decision over Cennedy Allen (Norwalk) 5-4 (Dec 9-6)
120 - Madelyn Kenny (2-5) placed 6th and scored 9.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Kenny won by fall over Nora Kelley (Fort Madison) 0-6 (Fall 0:32)
Semifinal - Jaya Theilen (Ames) 4-2 won by tech fall over Kenny (TF-1.5 1:51 (19-4))
Cons. Round 3 - Patricia Mateo Merida (Marshalltown) 2-2 won by fall over Kenny (Fall 1:32)
5th Place Match - Jenna VanWyk (Pella) 2-2 won by fall over Kenny (Fall 1:47)
130- Adelyn McDonald (1-3) 4.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - McDonald won by fall over McKenzie Foster (Norwalk) 1-4 (Fall 2:21)
Quarterfinal - Aleah Vanderlinden (Indianola) 3-2 won by fall over McDonald (Benton Community) 1-3 (Fall 1:24)
Cons. Round 2 - Lily Harms (Johnston) 1-3 won by fall over McDonald (Fall 1:41)
Cons. Round 3 - Emma McGraw (Pella) 3-2 won by fall over McDonald (Fall 3:51)
140 - Izzy Schoettmer (6-2) placed 3rd and scored 20.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Schoettmer won by fall over Ecellia Guanue (WDM Girls Wrestling) 3-2 (Fall 4:41)
Semifinal - Mara Smith (Fort Madison) 7-0 won by fall over Schoettmer (Fall 2:35)
Cons. Round 3 - Schoettmer won by fall over Kim Rhymes (WDM Girls Wrestling) 1-3 (Fall 1:11)
3rd Place Match - Schoettmer won by fall over Ecellia Guanue (WDM Girls Wrestling) 3-2 (Fall 3:03)
145 - Layna DeMoss (7-1) placed 1st and scored 29.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - DeMoss won by tech fall over Averi Beck (Indianola) 0-2 (TF-1.5 1:46 (21-6))
Quarterfinal - DeMoss won by fall over Jordyn Frisk (Dallas Center-Grimes) 2-2 (Fall 2:26)
Semifinal - DeMoss won by fall over Abigail Lyons (I-35) 4-3 (Fall 0:55)
1st Place Match - DeMoss won by fall over Jenah Gray (Dallas Center-Grimes) 6-1 (Fall 4:00)
155 - Lizzy Wolf (7-0) placed 1st and scored 30.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Wolf won by fall over Ella DeMonte (Marshalltown) 4-1 (Fall 3:02)
Quarterfinal - Wolf won by fall over Samantha Wheeler (Colfax-Mingo) 3-4 (Fall 0:50)
Semifinal - Wolf won by fall over Abbi Lemke (Pella) 2-3 (Fall 1:42)
1st Place Match - Wolf won by fall over Kat Diprima (Fort Madison) 5-1 (Fall 3:12)
170 - Jordan Koehler (1-4)
Champ. Round 1 - Audrey Schmitz (Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln) 4-1 won by fall over Koehler (Fall 1:31)
Cons. Round 2 - Tatum Peters (Fort Madison) 6-1 won by fall over Koehler (Fall 1:32)
190 - Lilly Colburn (3-5) placed 8th and scored 6.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Kennedy Phillips (Colfax-Mingo) 6-2 won by fall over Colburn (Fall 0:14)
Cons. Round 3 - Colburn won by fall over Kaydence Andersen (Colfax-Mingo) 0-3 (Fall 3:32)
7th Place Match - Amaiah Brooks (Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln) 2-1 won by fall over Colburn (Fall 1:09)
235 - Kayla Chung (2-2) placed 5th and scored 10.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Nevaeh Gonzales (Marshalltown) 4-1 won by fall over Chung (Fall 4:16)
Cons. Round 2 - Chung won by fall over Maddie McMullen (Dallas Center-Grimes) 1-6 (Fall 1:57)
Cons. Round 3 - Keaton Simmerman (Central Decatur) 6-2 won by fall over Chung (Fall 1:09)
5th Place Match - Chung won by fall over Emily Cook (Colfax-Mingo) 2-3 (Fall 0:46)
Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be running a 2 hour late start schedule today, November 24. Please remember that there are no morning activities on a late start. Also, there is no breakfast served. The AM and PM preschool session times have been adjusted.
The Lady Cats had a great start to their season at South Tama. They placed 4th out of 14 teams.
Willow Sexton-1st
Lizzy Wolf-1st
Paige Eastman-2nd
Izzy Schoettmer-2nd
Layna DeMoss-2nd
Aubrey Krueger-4th
Lily Coulburn-6th
Jordan Koehler-7th
Courtney Hlas-8th
Marissa Nolte-8th
Maria Davis-DNP
Maddie Kenny-DNP
Alexis Northcutt-DNP
Rayna Wacha-DNP
Willow Sexton-1st
Lizzy Wolf-1st
Paige Eastman-2nd
Izzy Schoettmer-2nd
Layna DeMoss-2nd
Aubrey Krueger-4th
Lily Coulburn-6th
Jordan Koehler-7th
Courtney Hlas-8th
Marissa Nolte-8th
Maria Davis-DNP
Maddie Kenny-DNP
Alexis Northcutt-DNP
Rayna Wacha-DNP
Benton Community E-Sports team finished fourth in the State of Iowa!! Huge congratulations!!
It's chili and cinnamon roll day in Bobcat Country!
Mr. Pfiffner, Mr. Libolt, and Mr. Frimml are serving up this student favorite at the MS/HS.
Mr. Pfiffner, Mr. Libolt, and Mr. Frimml are serving up this student favorite at the MS/HS.
2025 Career Fair Success!
MS/HS Benton Career Fair provided students with opportunities to explore a wide range of professions, career pathways, and potential future connections.
Our guest speakers will be offered hands-on experiences, simulations, demonstrations, or samples of the tools of their trade.
Thank you to our speakers:
Emily Housby- Iowa Motor Truck Association
Diane Buhr- Hope's Bridal
Jen Lewis- Jen Lewis Photography
Nate Edwards- Edwards Plumbling, Heating, AC & Electrical
Russ Jaeger and Rich Petsche- Built by Pros
Anna Wehling Weepie- Allen College- School of Nursing
David Hultman-KGAN/Iowa's News Now
Aaron Jennings- Mount Mercy University
Jess Folkers- Mount Mercy University
Anna Dvorak- Coe College
Emmett Cory- University of Northern Iowa
Jenny Maiers- University of Iowa Radiation Sciences
Matthew Schulte- CR Signs & Lighting, Inc.
Madison Miller- Collins Aerospace
Brittany Hunt- Garling Construction Inc.
Amanda Osborn- Grant Wood AEA
Derek Miller- Federal Bureau of Investigation
We hope you'll join us tonight for an inspiring keynote with Mark Perna, a nationally recognized expert on helping young people discover their purpose and passion.
Wednesday, November 19
Benton Community MSHS
6:30 PM
Mark will share practical, powerful insights to support youth as they build meaningful, purpose-driven lives. Parents, families, and community members will leave energized with new tools and hope for the path ahead.
All are welcome to attend!
MS/HS Benton Career Fair provided students with opportunities to explore a wide range of professions, career pathways, and potential future connections.
Our guest speakers will be offered hands-on experiences, simulations, demonstrations, or samples of the tools of their trade.
Thank you to our speakers:
Emily Housby- Iowa Motor Truck Association
Diane Buhr- Hope's Bridal
Jen Lewis- Jen Lewis Photography
Nate Edwards- Edwards Plumbling, Heating, AC & Electrical
Russ Jaeger and Rich Petsche- Built by Pros
Anna Wehling Weepie- Allen College- School of Nursing
David Hultman-KGAN/Iowa's News Now
Aaron Jennings- Mount Mercy University
Jess Folkers- Mount Mercy University
Anna Dvorak- Coe College
Emmett Cory- University of Northern Iowa
Jenny Maiers- University of Iowa Radiation Sciences
Matthew Schulte- CR Signs & Lighting, Inc.
Madison Miller- Collins Aerospace
Brittany Hunt- Garling Construction Inc.
Amanda Osborn- Grant Wood AEA
Derek Miller- Federal Bureau of Investigation
We hope you'll join us tonight for an inspiring keynote with Mark Perna, a nationally recognized expert on helping young people discover their purpose and passion.
Wednesday, November 19
Benton Community MSHS
6:30 PM
Mark will share practical, powerful insights to support youth as they build meaningful, purpose-driven lives. Parents, families, and community members will leave energized with new tools and hope for the path ahead.
All are welcome to attend!
2025 Career Fair Success!
MS/HS Benton Career Fair provided students with opportunities to explore a wide range of professions, career pathways, and potential future connections.
Our guest speakers will be offered hands-on experiences, simulations, demonstrations, or samples of the tools of their trade.
Thank you to our speakers:
Sara Wenger- Locust & Co. Hair Studio
Brittany Davis- Back Road Kennels
Scott Shaw, Jack Shaw, and Sam Shaw- Your Vision Financial Group
Al Wright- John's Automotive
Blake DeRycke and Justin Lentner- D & S Sheetmetal
Ben Miller- Compass Memorial Healthcare
Mindy Fisher and EMS team- Blairstown EMS
Scott Flory- City of Atkins
Tyler Happel- Keystone Savings Bank
Angela Gammill- NFP, an Aon Company
Joel Thys- Thys Automotive Family
Melissa Lennie- Iowa Realty
AJ Rickman- KCRG- TV9 News
Denise Heiser- Collins Aerospace
Laura Kurtz- Edwards Smith Family Dentistry
Casey Neuhaus- Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service
Shelly Dengler- Shelly's Sweets
Blake Mather, Eric Franzenburg, and Justin Selk- Ag Panel- JB Ag, Pheasant Run Farm, Selk Trucking
Amanda and Jeff Birker- New Century FS
Derek Assman- Altorfer/Ziegler Cat
Steve Straub- Cedar Rapids Electrical Training Center
Andy Jones- Atkins Savings Bank
Travis Clemen- Farm Bureau Financial Services
We hope you'll join us tonight for an inspiring keynote with Mark Perna, a nationally recognized expert on helping young people discover their purpose and passion.
Wednesday, November 19
Benton Community MSHS
6:30 PM
Mark will share practical, powerful insights to support youth as they build meaningful, purpose-driven lives. Parents, families, and community members will leave energized with new tools and hope for the path ahead.
All are welcome to attend!
MS/HS Benton Career Fair provided students with opportunities to explore a wide range of professions, career pathways, and potential future connections.
Our guest speakers will be offered hands-on experiences, simulations, demonstrations, or samples of the tools of their trade.
Thank you to our speakers:
Sara Wenger- Locust & Co. Hair Studio
Brittany Davis- Back Road Kennels
Scott Shaw, Jack Shaw, and Sam Shaw- Your Vision Financial Group
Al Wright- John's Automotive
Blake DeRycke and Justin Lentner- D & S Sheetmetal
Ben Miller- Compass Memorial Healthcare
Mindy Fisher and EMS team- Blairstown EMS
Scott Flory- City of Atkins
Tyler Happel- Keystone Savings Bank
Angela Gammill- NFP, an Aon Company
Joel Thys- Thys Automotive Family
Melissa Lennie- Iowa Realty
AJ Rickman- KCRG- TV9 News
Denise Heiser- Collins Aerospace
Laura Kurtz- Edwards Smith Family Dentistry
Casey Neuhaus- Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service
Shelly Dengler- Shelly's Sweets
Blake Mather, Eric Franzenburg, and Justin Selk- Ag Panel- JB Ag, Pheasant Run Farm, Selk Trucking
Amanda and Jeff Birker- New Century FS
Derek Assman- Altorfer/Ziegler Cat
Steve Straub- Cedar Rapids Electrical Training Center
Andy Jones- Atkins Savings Bank
Travis Clemen- Farm Bureau Financial Services
We hope you'll join us tonight for an inspiring keynote with Mark Perna, a nationally recognized expert on helping young people discover their purpose and passion.
Wednesday, November 19
Benton Community MSHS
6:30 PM
Mark will share practical, powerful insights to support youth as they build meaningful, purpose-driven lives. Parents, families, and community members will leave energized with new tools and hope for the path ahead.
All are welcome to attend!
We hope you'll join us this evening for an inspiring keynote with Mark Perna, a nationally recognized expert on helping young people discover their purpose and passion.
📅 Wednesday, November 19
📍 Benton Community MSHS
🕒 6:30 PM
Mark will share practical, powerful insights to support youth as they build meaningful, purpose-driven lives. Parents, families, and community members will leave energized with new tools and hope for the path ahead.
All are welcome to attend!
📅 Wednesday, November 19
📍 Benton Community MSHS
🕒 6:30 PM
Mark will share practical, powerful insights to support youth as they build meaningful, purpose-driven lives. Parents, families, and community members will leave energized with new tools and hope for the path ahead.
All are welcome to attend!
The Rainbow 6 Siege team competes at the State Tournament on Thursday, Nov.20th.
BC (#7) takes on (#2) Waukee in the opening round. The opening match is scheduled to start around 8:15 and can be watched at: https://www.youtube.com/@iahsea/streams
BC (#7) takes on (#2) Waukee in the opening round. The opening match is scheduled to start around 8:15 and can be watched at: https://www.youtube.com/@iahsea/streams
Benton bowling teams practicing at Turner Lanes in Keystone.
Congratulations to Layla Roost, BC 7th grader, on winning the Van Horne Lions Club Peace Poster Contest!
The winter activities season is warming up!! Let's go Bobcats!
MS boys hit the mats tonight in the Keystone Elementary gym. Roll Cats!
BC takes the series 2-0 over Linn-Mar and officially qualifies for the State Tournament!
Get your state qualifier shirt here, the store closes on Saturday!
https://stores.inksoft.com/bc_esports?
With all the Northern Lights photos posted lately, Mr. Platt thought we should showcase Zoey Hutton's. Enjoy!
The R6 team takes on Linn-Mar in Substate today at 4 PM.
A win today puts us into next week's State Tournament!
The match can be watched at: https://www.youtube.com/@BentonEsports/streams
A win today puts us into next week's State Tournament!
The match can be watched at: https://www.youtube.com/@BentonEsports/streams
