2022-2023 Benton Color Guard: There will be an informational meeting for all 8th graders and any interested high schoolers next Thursday, February 23rd during Bobcat time in the auditorium. You will have the opportunity to hear from
current members and see some basic color guard skills.
Thank you Deputy Brandt!
Bobcat Proud
Ethan Hepker is district Champ and state qualifier by one pin!!! Cinderella story baby!!!!!! He bowled a 635. He bowled 235, 167, 233
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Benton Community School District is seeking a Family and Consumer Science (FCS) teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. All applicants must apply using our online Frontline application system. This position is also on Teach Iowa online. Consideration will also be given to those interested in completing the FCS endorsement or securing a Career and Technical Education Authorization. Information about CTE Authorization is shown on the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners website at: https://boee.iowa.gov/licauthorization/career-and-technical-authorization
Questions about this position?
Please contact Mr. Rob Arnold, High School Principal, at 319-228-8701.
Benton Girls Basketball #BeABobcat
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State Wrestling Finals Tickets: State finals tickets are ready to be paid for and picked up in the Activities Office from Mr. Pfiffner or Mrs. Eggert. Wednesday is the last day to get your finals tickets. All other tickets can be purchased at the Wells Fargo ticket booths before each session. Please check out the spectator information in the “Old Announcements” if you are planning on attending.
Girls speed training after school this week will be on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Benton Community Student Parker Gammill swam with the C R Jefferson team in 2 relays Saturday at the State Swimming meet held at the U of I pool. Both of the relays place 22nd. Congratulations Parker and all the students that competed.
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Good luck to the following students! They will be attending the State Qualifier Tuesday February 15, 2022, in Camanche
Trinity LaGrange
Raynee LaGrange
Jess Crawford
Karly Urell
Brooke DeRycke
Sophie Krueger
Brandon Schultz
Cade Volesky
Nathan Rottman
Ethan Hepker
Brody Bries
Andrew Kerkman
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State Wrestling Qualifiers. Bobcat Proud! #BeABobcat
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Touch of Class!
Wrestling Pictures courtesy of Nichole Roos:
Here is a link to high-resolution photos that are available for a no-cost download, anyone is welcome to this link too. State photos will be added to this link. #BeABobcat
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WaMaC Bowling Tournament
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Lightin’ Lanes, Manchester, Iowa
Results courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Girls’ results, Benton
Round 1, Game 1-Game 2, Total
Julia Biery, 138-114 252
Destiny Lindsey 143-108 251
Anna Pisch 125-79 204
Karley Urell 125-142 267
Brooke DeRycke 112-146 258
Sophie Krueger 113-109 222
Round 2, Baker Rotation
Game 1 – 129
Game 2 – 96
Game 3 – 110
Game 4 – 143
Game 5 – 124
Round 2 total: 602
Round 1 total: 1,250
Match Total: 1,857
Team standings
Maquoketa 2,608
Vinton-Shellsburg 2,533
West Delaware 2,515
Independence 2,269
Marion 2,247
Benton 1,852
Boys’ results, Benton
Brandon Schultz 144-148 292
Cade Volesky 145-203 348
Nathan Rottman 171-177 348
Ethan Hepker 203-135 338
Brody Bries 136-153 385
Andrew Kerkman 385
Round 2, Baker Rotation
Game 1 – 175
Game 2 – 128
Game 3 – 146
Game 4 – 159
Game 5 – 180
Round 2 total: 788
Round 1 total: 1,711
Match Total: 2,499
Standings
West Delaware 2,959
Maquoketa 2,957
Vinton-Shellsburg 2,922
Independence 2,912
Benton 2,499
Marion 2,296
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IHSAA 2A District 8 @ Williamsburg
Results courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
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Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022
Norte Dame/W.B. 154.5
Mount Vernon 80.5
West Liberty 75.0
Benton Community 65.0
Williamsburg 63.0
Solon 46.0
Columbus/WMU 39.0
Mid-Prairie 25.0
Fairfield 23.0
Washington 9.0
Mount Pleasant 0.0
Benton results
113 - Elijah Kupka (23-8) placed 4th and scored 0.0 team points.
Semifinal - Kaiden Dietzenbach (Norte Dame/W.B.) 13-2 won by tech fall over Kupka (TF-1.5 3:41 (16-0))
3rd Place Match - Aaron Boone (Washington) 45-4 won by major decision over Kupka (MD 14-4)
120 - Jordan Thys (29-15) placed 3rd and scored 10.0 team points.
Semifinal - CJ Davis (Norte Dame/W.B.) 40-6 won by major decision over Thys (MD 10-1)
3rd Place Match - Thys won by fall over Lawson Sinnwell (Solon) 25-15 (Fall 1:48)
126 - Jaiden Moore (37-0) placed 1st and scored 20.0 team points.
Semifinal - Moore won by fall over Ryker Dengler (West Liberty) 23-29 (Fall 1:23)
1st Place Match - Moore won by fall over Jordan Schmidt (Solon) 37-18 (Fall 1:10)
145 - Brenden Heying (34-4) placed 1st and scored 17.0 team points.
Semifinal - Heying won by decision over Blake Wilson (Norte Dame/W.B.) 19-10 (Dec 6-3)
1st Place Match - Heying won by major decision over Joshua Zeman (West Liberty) 34-12 (MD 13-4)
152 - Clayton Sebetka (30-15) placed 3rd and scored 10.0 team points.
Semifinal - Isaiah Fenton (Norte Dame/W.B.) 46-6 won by fall over Sebetka (Fall 1:35)
3rd Place Match - Sebetka won by fall over David Karam (Solon) 26-30 (Fall 3:59)
2nd Place Match - Henry Ryan (Mount Vernon) 42-6 won by fall over Sebetka (Fall 0:18)
170 - Koley Kelly (19-21) placed 3rd and scored 8.0 team points.
Semifinal - River Belger (Norte Dame/W.B.) 36-6 won by fall over Kelly (Fall 1:21)
3rd Place Match - Kelly won by decision over Kaden Meader (Mid-Prairie) 29-18 (Dec 7-1)
District Wrestling!
State Wrestling Information
State Wrestling Shirts: Order forms for State Wrestling shirts can be picked up in the Activities Office. Forms are due back in the office by 10:00 AM on Monday, February 14. Online orders are NOT available.
Please consider supporting Post Prom. Thank you for your support.
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Juniors: There will be a meeting 8:00 on Wednesday February 16 for any junior that wishes to help plan prom.
