Benton Cross Country teams run in Newton
Courtesy of: Jim Magdefrau
Steve McDermott Cardinal CC Invite Varsity girls
Maytag Park – Newton, IA
Sep. 22, 2026
Varsity Girls
Newton 72
Van Meter 88
Xavier 88
Adm 103
Lynnville-Sully 137
Marshalltown 140
Benton Community 145
Albia 167
Colfax-Mingo 203
Knoxville 279
South Tama 330
Benton results
16 June Fisher, 11 22:15.4
26 Anna Cretin, 10 23:03.0
29 Emma King, 11 23:19.3
35 Kyra Kauder, 12 23:41.3
39 Lacey Kruse, 9 23:57.1
42 Layna DeMoss, 12 24:34.0
45 Kenna Lennie, 11 24:43.7
Varsity boys
Xavier 31
Benton Community 66
Grinnell 126
Lynnville-Sully 142
Van Meter 142
Newton 174
Waukee 176
Johnston 176
Marshalltown 225
Albia 245
Knoxville 247
South Tama 284
DM Lincoln 335
Colfax-Mingo 404
Benton results
4 Jack Lange, 12 17:59.3
11 Fisher Sexton, 8 18:31.2
13 Mason Becker, 9 18:45.9
16 Korbin Hunt, 10 18:55.8
22 Jed Schanbacher, 11 19:08.4
44 Brian Araiza, 12 20:09.1
72 Landon Furler, 11 21:4
JV Girls
Adm 45
Newton 55
Van Meter 75
Xavier 94
Benton Community 100
Marshalltown 107
Benton results
8 Zoey Hutton, 10 25:58.3
16 Grayce Frazier, 9 27:12.6
19 Leigha Birch, 10 27:38.3
21 Paige Eastman, 10 27:57.4
36 Evie Ireland, 11 30:26.0
39 Madi Kenny, 12 30:40.3
40 Alexis Wiley, 9 30:48
JV Boys
Xavier 39
Waukee 41
Johnston 50
Benton Community 98
Marshalltown 156
Newton 166
Van Meter 233
Grinnell 242
DM Lincoln 247
Benton results
9 Jaxson Mehlert, 11 20:21.2
17 Sam Schoettmer, 9 20:41.6
21 Beckett Sexton, 10 21:23.8
25 Brock Corrigan, 12 21:43.9
26 Knox Becker, 9 21:53.6
32 Jonathon Sadler, 12 22:28.3
39 Ethan Schwake, 12 23:04.4
Middle School Girls
Valley M S 46
Pella M S 63
Van Meter 108
Adm M S 125
Benton Community M S 146
Newton M S 150
Ankeny Southview M S 159
Nevada M S 248
Ankeny Northview M S 251
Grinnell M S 262
Marshalltown M S 330
Bcluw 333
Knoxville M S 359
Bondurant-Farrar 364
Johnston M S 393
Benton results
14 Charlotte Mitchell, 8 11:28.0
15 Blaire Winsor, 7 11:28.1
30 Jaylee Maiers, 8 12:02.8
37 Brynlee Hunt, 7 12:13.8
50 Claire Eastman, 7 12:45.6
54 Taylor Maiers, 8 12:51.1
75 Stella Koopman, 8 13:30.3
Middle School Boys
Valley M S 70
Pella M S 82
Marshalltown M S 96
Ankeny Northview M S 117
Ankeny Southview M S 176
Nevada M S 201
Lynnville-Sully 227
Newton M S 231
Adm M S 245
Van Meter 245
Bondurant-Farrar 247
Knoxville M S 302
Grinnell M S 334
Johnston M S 388
Benton Community M S 416
South Tama County M S 426
Benton results
53 Kade Kies, 8 11:31.2
76 Micaliah Coronado, 8 12:20.7
86 Malcom Happel, 8 12:45.2
97 Xan Frescoln, 7 13:36.5
104 Jon Frescoln, 7 14:14.2
107 Caleb Fike, 7 14:23.9
108 Jack Koch, 8 15:24.9
Courtesy of: Jim Magdefrau
Steve McDermott Cardinal CC Invite Varsity girls
Maytag Park – Newton, IA
Sep. 22, 2026
Varsity Girls
Newton 72
Van Meter 88
Xavier 88
Adm 103
Lynnville-Sully 137
Marshalltown 140
Benton Community 145
Albia 167
Colfax-Mingo 203
Knoxville 279
South Tama 330
Benton results
16 June Fisher, 11 22:15.4
26 Anna Cretin, 10 23:03.0
29 Emma King, 11 23:19.3
35 Kyra Kauder, 12 23:41.3
39 Lacey Kruse, 9 23:57.1
42 Layna DeMoss, 12 24:34.0
45 Kenna Lennie, 11 24:43.7
Varsity boys
Xavier 31
Benton Community 66
Grinnell 126
Lynnville-Sully 142
Van Meter 142
Newton 174
Waukee 176
Johnston 176
Marshalltown 225
Albia 245
Knoxville 247
South Tama 284
DM Lincoln 335
Colfax-Mingo 404
Benton results
4 Jack Lange, 12 17:59.3
11 Fisher Sexton, 8 18:31.2
13 Mason Becker, 9 18:45.9
16 Korbin Hunt, 10 18:55.8
22 Jed Schanbacher, 11 19:08.4
44 Brian Araiza, 12 20:09.1
72 Landon Furler, 11 21:4
JV Girls
Adm 45
Newton 55
Van Meter 75
Xavier 94
Benton Community 100
Marshalltown 107
Benton results
8 Zoey Hutton, 10 25:58.3
16 Grayce Frazier, 9 27:12.6
19 Leigha Birch, 10 27:38.3
21 Paige Eastman, 10 27:57.4
36 Evie Ireland, 11 30:26.0
39 Madi Kenny, 12 30:40.3
40 Alexis Wiley, 9 30:48
JV Boys
Xavier 39
Waukee 41
Johnston 50
Benton Community 98
Marshalltown 156
Newton 166
Van Meter 233
Grinnell 242
DM Lincoln 247
Benton results
9 Jaxson Mehlert, 11 20:21.2
17 Sam Schoettmer, 9 20:41.6
21 Beckett Sexton, 10 21:23.8
25 Brock Corrigan, 12 21:43.9
26 Knox Becker, 9 21:53.6
32 Jonathon Sadler, 12 22:28.3
39 Ethan Schwake, 12 23:04.4
Middle School Girls
Valley M S 46
Pella M S 63
Van Meter 108
Adm M S 125
Benton Community M S 146
Newton M S 150
Ankeny Southview M S 159
Nevada M S 248
Ankeny Northview M S 251
Grinnell M S 262
Marshalltown M S 330
Bcluw 333
Knoxville M S 359
Bondurant-Farrar 364
Johnston M S 393
Benton results
14 Charlotte Mitchell, 8 11:28.0
15 Blaire Winsor, 7 11:28.1
30 Jaylee Maiers, 8 12:02.8
37 Brynlee Hunt, 7 12:13.8
50 Claire Eastman, 7 12:45.6
54 Taylor Maiers, 8 12:51.1
75 Stella Koopman, 8 13:30.3
Middle School Boys
Valley M S 70
Pella M S 82
Marshalltown M S 96
Ankeny Northview M S 117
Ankeny Southview M S 176
Nevada M S 201
Lynnville-Sully 227
Newton M S 231
Adm M S 245
Van Meter 245
Bondurant-Farrar 247
Knoxville M S 302
Grinnell M S 334
Johnston M S 388
Benton Community M S 416
South Tama County M S 426
Benton results
53 Kade Kies, 8 11:31.2
76 Micaliah Coronado, 8 12:20.7
86 Malcom Happel, 8 12:45.2
97 Xan Frescoln, 7 13:36.5
104 Jon Frescoln, 7 14:14.2
107 Caleb Fike, 7 14:23.9
108 Jack Koch, 8 15:24.9
Artist Spotlight: Lily Franck
Thanks for all you do to make Benton a great place to be!
Benton Volleyball, Week of September 21, 2026
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 at Van Horne
Benton (13-8) 3, Vinton-Shellsburg (1-20) 0
VS 11 19 14 – 0
BC 25 25 25 – 3
Benton hosts No. 5 Marion (13-9) on Thursday, Sept. 24. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. Benton then hosts No. 2 Clear Creek Amana on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Van Horne. The Prairie Tournament is Saturday, Oct. 3.
COME TEST DRIVE A BUS! Benton Community Transportation is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event.
When: Wednesday, September 30 from 4:00-7:00 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 Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us
When: Wednesday, September 30 from 4:00-7:00 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 Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us
Thanks for all you do to make Benton a great place to be!
It's Trivia Tuesday! This old yearbook photo shows a Benton 'band for all seasons.' We hid the name of the bands this includes. Can you name all the Bands students can join at Benton?
Special Education Associate position available!
Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
BC football team travels to undefeated Solon
Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
Solon (4-0) 39, Benton (0-4) 0
BC 0 0 0 0 - 0
S 14 10 8 7 - 39
Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
Solon (4-0) 39, Benton (0-4) 0
BC 0 0 0 0 - 0
S 14 10 8 7 - 39
Road Trips to College Fairs for the Class of '27 and '28!
This past week both Juniors and Seniors were offered the opportunity to travel to College Fairs with Mrs. Nesbitt and Ms. Daily. College Fairs provide the opportunity to visit with several colleges and a few military branches at the same venue. Junior and Senior Bobcats engaged in conversations about program offerings, financial aid, scholarships and more. Our Seniors event spotted a Benton alum on his way to class who shared about his experience as a Kirkwood Eagle! Juniors and Seniors will now keep the college exploration conversations going as they schedule their individual campus visits and meet with college admissions representatives who visit us at Benton Community High School.
The Benton Esports webstore is now open.
https://www.teamelitesports.com/benton.html
Store Close: 9/21
Orders Back: 10/8
https://www.teamelitesports.com/benton.html
Store Close: 9/21
Orders Back: 10/8
COME TEST DRIVE A BUS! Benton Community Transportation is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event.
When: Wednesday, September 30 from 4:00-7:00 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 Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us
When: Wednesday, September 30 from 4:00-7:00 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 Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us
Benton Artist Spotlight: Knox Becker
Last night, Averie Gale was recognized with a Superintendent’s Proclamation for her leadership, initiative, and drive in pursuing the Rotary Youth Exchange experience.
Averie spent the past year in Denmark, immersing herself in a new culture, building relationships, and gaining experiences that will last a lifetime. During the School Board meeting, she shared about the process of becoming a Rotary Youth Exchange student and reflected on her year abroad. We are proud of Averie for having the courage to pursue this unique opportunity and for representing Benton Community beyond our borders. Her experience is a wonderful example of being a Self-Directed Learner, Effective Communicator, and Responsible Citizen.
Congratulations, Averie, and welcome home for your senior year! 💙💛🌎
Averie spent the past year in Denmark, immersing herself in a new culture, building relationships, and gaining experiences that will last a lifetime. During the School Board meeting, she shared about the process of becoming a Rotary Youth Exchange student and reflected on her year abroad. We are proud of Averie for having the courage to pursue this unique opportunity and for representing Benton Community beyond our borders. Her experience is a wonderful example of being a Self-Directed Learner, Effective Communicator, and Responsible Citizen.
Congratulations, Averie, and welcome home for your senior year! 💙💛🌎
It’s Throwback Thursday! These Benton Bobcats were voted “Most Friendly” in a past school yearbook. Some things never go out of style, friendliness is still a big part of being a Benton Bobcat today!
Coaching positions available!
Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
Bus Driver position available!
Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
Benton Volleyball, Week of Sept. 14, 2026
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
Grinnell (6-5) 3, No. 12 Benton (11-5) 1
BC 18 23 25 22 - 1
G 25 25 22 25 - 3
Benton hosts its tournament on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. Competing with Benton are Burlington, Iowa City High, Dallas Center-Grimes, Bondurant-Farrar, North Scott, Marion and Grinnell.
Benton hosts Vinton-Shellsburg in non-district football contest
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Friday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Van Horne
Vinton-Shellsburg (2-1) 21, Benton (0-3) 14
VS 0 7 0 14 - 21
BC 7 0 7 0 - 14
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Friday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Van Horne
Vinton-Shellsburg (2-1) 21, Benton (0-3) 14
VS 0 7 0 14 - 21
BC 7 0 7 0 - 14
Benton hosts invitational at Seminole Valley Park, Cedar Rapids
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Sept. 12, 2026
Bobcat Invite
MS Boys two miles
21 Evan CRETIN 13:12.3
24 Micaliah CORONADO 13:21.1
25 Kade KIES 13:21.9
57 Malcom HAPPEL 15:17.1
74 Xan FRESCOLN 16:27.6
75 Jack KOCH 16:34.7
96 Jon FRESCOLN 19:17.7
97 Caleb FIKE 19:24.3
101 Freddie WIEGEL 20:28.7
Boys 5K JV
5 Landon FURLER 19:16.5
6 Brock CORRIGAN 19:21.1
7 Sam SCHOETTMER 19:30.1
8 Ethan SCHWAKE 19:46.2
11 Jonathon SADLER 20:09.9
17 Beckett SEXTON 20:33.4
18 Knox BECKER 20:38.8
23 Sawyer DAVIS 21:51.8
24 Chase MILLER 22:05.9
27 Mason RAUSCH 22:38.2
39 Ben HAHN 24:25.6
40 Isaiah BERGERT 24:28.1
Boys 5K varsity
5 Jack LANGE 17:02.9
6 Fisher SEXTON 17:14.1
9 Mason BECKER 17:51.2
11 Jed SCHANBACHER 18:09.2
12 Korbin HUNT 18:12.6
18 Brian ARAIZA 18:33.5
24 Jaxson MEHLERT 19:26.3
MS Girls two miles
5 Charlotte MITCHELL 13:00.8
11 Blaire WINSOR 13:28.2
14 Jaylee MAIERS 13:35.8
16 Taylor MAIERS 14:07.3
20 Claire EASTMAN 14:13.0
24 Brynlee HUNT 14:16.9
40 Stella KOOPMAN 15:10.3
43 Alyssa CARDER 15:35.1
44 Brinley HAVLICEK 15:42.2
48 Alyssa TUTTLE 16:07.2
50 Audrianna MARTIN 16:26.0
55 Maxine FRAZIER 16:36.8
66 AnnaMae GEORGE 17:31.0
67 Hadley OLSON 17:31.0
71 Beau BROWN 17:39.8
74 Kiley KEPLER 17:53.5
87 Vivian HAHN 20:13.7
88 Bailey REUTER 20:13.7
89 Molly ERICKSON 20:19.9
92 Harper LOUGHNER 20:41.6
Girls 5K JV
7 Grayce FRAZIER 25:11.7
8 Zoey HUTTON 25:25.9
16 Paige EASTMAN 26:29.7
17 Leigha BIRCH 26:35.8
25 Willow SEXTON 27:47.3
30 Madi KENNY 29:05.4
34 Alexis WILEY 29:48.0
37 Marissa NOLTE 30:15.2
38 Lila BIESCHKE 30:15.7
44 Makayla VOLESKY 31:44.2
46 Alissa ZIMMERMAN 32:00.9
Girls 5K varsity
11 Kyra KAUDER 21:32.9
13 June FISHER 21:43.5
16 Anna CRETIN 22:23.4
17 Emma KING 22:38.2
19 Lacey KRUSE 22:45.5
24 Layna DEMOSS 23:42.3
25 Kenna LENNIE 23:43.9
Team scores
MS Boys Two Miles
Mount Vernon 44
Solon 48
Williamsburg 76
Vinton-Shellsburg 97
Cedar Ridge Christian 145
Clear Creek Amana 148
Benton 155
Cedar Rapids Prep 225
Girls MS Two Miles
Williamsburg 15
Vinton-Shellsburg 65
Benton Community 73
Xavier Cedar Rapids 88
Waverly-Shell Rock 106
Cedar Ridge Christian 176
Girls 5K Varsity
Williamsburg 23
Xavier Cedar Rapids 44
Benton Community 73
Waverly-Shell Rock 96
Cedar Ridge Christian 155
Girls 5K JV
Williamsburg 15
Vinton-Shellsburg 65
Benton Community 73
Xavier Cedar Rapids 88
Waverly-Shell Rock 106
Cedar Ridge Christian 176
Boys 5K Varsity
Xavier Cedar Rapids 17
Benton Community 43
Williamsburg 71
Independence 112
Boys 5K JV
Xavier Cedar Rapids 25
Benton Community 37
Williamsburg 83
Vinton-Shellsburg 106
Valley Lutheran 123
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Sept. 12, 2026
Bobcat Invite
MS Boys two miles
21 Evan CRETIN 13:12.3
24 Micaliah CORONADO 13:21.1
25 Kade KIES 13:21.9
57 Malcom HAPPEL 15:17.1
74 Xan FRESCOLN 16:27.6
75 Jack KOCH 16:34.7
96 Jon FRESCOLN 19:17.7
97 Caleb FIKE 19:24.3
101 Freddie WIEGEL 20:28.7
Boys 5K JV
5 Landon FURLER 19:16.5
6 Brock CORRIGAN 19:21.1
7 Sam SCHOETTMER 19:30.1
8 Ethan SCHWAKE 19:46.2
11 Jonathon SADLER 20:09.9
17 Beckett SEXTON 20:33.4
18 Knox BECKER 20:38.8
23 Sawyer DAVIS 21:51.8
24 Chase MILLER 22:05.9
27 Mason RAUSCH 22:38.2
39 Ben HAHN 24:25.6
40 Isaiah BERGERT 24:28.1
Boys 5K varsity
5 Jack LANGE 17:02.9
6 Fisher SEXTON 17:14.1
9 Mason BECKER 17:51.2
11 Jed SCHANBACHER 18:09.2
12 Korbin HUNT 18:12.6
18 Brian ARAIZA 18:33.5
24 Jaxson MEHLERT 19:26.3
MS Girls two miles
5 Charlotte MITCHELL 13:00.8
11 Blaire WINSOR 13:28.2
14 Jaylee MAIERS 13:35.8
16 Taylor MAIERS 14:07.3
20 Claire EASTMAN 14:13.0
24 Brynlee HUNT 14:16.9
40 Stella KOOPMAN 15:10.3
43 Alyssa CARDER 15:35.1
44 Brinley HAVLICEK 15:42.2
48 Alyssa TUTTLE 16:07.2
50 Audrianna MARTIN 16:26.0
55 Maxine FRAZIER 16:36.8
66 AnnaMae GEORGE 17:31.0
67 Hadley OLSON 17:31.0
71 Beau BROWN 17:39.8
74 Kiley KEPLER 17:53.5
87 Vivian HAHN 20:13.7
88 Bailey REUTER 20:13.7
89 Molly ERICKSON 20:19.9
92 Harper LOUGHNER 20:41.6
Girls 5K JV
7 Grayce FRAZIER 25:11.7
8 Zoey HUTTON 25:25.9
16 Paige EASTMAN 26:29.7
17 Leigha BIRCH 26:35.8
25 Willow SEXTON 27:47.3
30 Madi KENNY 29:05.4
34 Alexis WILEY 29:48.0
37 Marissa NOLTE 30:15.2
38 Lila BIESCHKE 30:15.7
44 Makayla VOLESKY 31:44.2
46 Alissa ZIMMERMAN 32:00.9
Girls 5K varsity
11 Kyra KAUDER 21:32.9
13 June FISHER 21:43.5
16 Anna CRETIN 22:23.4
17 Emma KING 22:38.2
19 Lacey KRUSE 22:45.5
24 Layna DEMOSS 23:42.3
25 Kenna LENNIE 23:43.9
Team scores
MS Boys Two Miles
Mount Vernon 44
Solon 48
Williamsburg 76
Vinton-Shellsburg 97
Cedar Ridge Christian 145
Clear Creek Amana 148
Benton 155
Cedar Rapids Prep 225
Girls MS Two Miles
Williamsburg 15
Vinton-Shellsburg 65
Benton Community 73
Xavier Cedar Rapids 88
Waverly-Shell Rock 106
Cedar Ridge Christian 176
Girls 5K Varsity
Williamsburg 23
Xavier Cedar Rapids 44
Benton Community 73
Waverly-Shell Rock 96
Cedar Ridge Christian 155
Girls 5K JV
Williamsburg 15
Vinton-Shellsburg 65
Benton Community 73
Xavier Cedar Rapids 88
Waverly-Shell Rock 106
Cedar Ridge Christian 176
Boys 5K Varsity
Xavier Cedar Rapids 17
Benton Community 43
Williamsburg 71
Independence 112
Boys 5K JV
Xavier Cedar Rapids 25
Benton Community 37
Williamsburg 83
Vinton-Shellsburg 106
Valley Lutheran 123
