Benton MS/HS

SPORTS: BENTON FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2024 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau School: Benton Community Bobcats Nickname: Bobcats Colors: Royal Blue and Gold Conference: WaMaC Class: 3A District: District 6 Co-Head Coach: Kal Goodchild andJeff Zittergruen Assistant Coaches: Garrett Albers, Ryan Junge, Josh Hoeck, Adam Bauder Tylor Edwards, Colin Waters, Rich Fisher Last Year’s District Record: 2-3 Last Year’s Overall Record: 5-4 Conference/District Champs: 11 Conference/ District Champ Years: 1980, 1987, 1988, 1993, 1996, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2018, 2019, 2021 Chief Rival: Vinton-Shellsburg Number of Returning Letterman: 14 Number of Returning Starters: Offense-6 Defense-5 Preview from Coach Goodchild and Zittergruen Top Teams in District: Williamsburg should be the favored team in the district. I would think the Grinnell will be a close second. Solon will be a good team and should be able to compete at the upper level. South Tama brings back a large number of returning players. Fairfield will have a very good running back. With a new staff it is hard to determine how good they will be. Our non-district will be very tough. We open with Vinton and that is our rival and has always been a good game. Marion and CCA are bringing back a number of good athletes and will be very solid teams. Mt. Vernon will be one of the top teams in 3A again. Overall Thoughts: We have a challenging schedule. The competition will be very good. We play two 4A schools and one team that was in the State Championship. Solon, Marion, Williamsburg and Mt Vernon were play-off teams a year ago. Six of the nine teams we played had winning records. We return All State lineman Carter Holmes, We have had a very good off season! We also have a talented group of incoming athletes that should make us better. Our athletes have worked very hard in the weightroom to help make us competitive! We lost a very talented group but returned some very talented athletes. Returning Starters Offensively returning starters. OL- Kamden Kesl, Carter Holmes, RB- Brenden Heying, Mason Mitchell, TE- Dawson Rozek Punter Eli Kupka Defensive returning starters: DL- Dawson Rozek, Mason Mitchell LB- Brenden Heying, DB- Carson Nolan, Dilon Lefebver Football 2024-25 Friday, Aug 30 - at Vinton-Shellsburg 7:30 PM CT Friday, Sep 6 - at Marion. 7:15 PM CT Friday, Sep 13 - Mount Vernon 7:15 PM CT HOME Friday, Sep 20 - Clear Creek Amana 7:30 PM CT HOME Friday, Sep 27 - at Fairfield. 7 p.m. Friday, Oct 4 - Solon 7:30 p.m. HOME Friday, Oct 11 - Grinnell 7:30 p.m. HOME Friday, Oct 18 - at South Tama 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct 25 - Williamsburg 7:30 p.m. HOME

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It’s been a busy week of getting back into activities for MS/HS students. Coach Z spent time positively engaging players during this team huddle at the MS camp this week.

Student Spotlight, Sandreana Lamer Sandreana Lamer is a senior at Benton Community High School. Read on to find out more about her experiences taking college credit courses and how they have benefitted her... When did you start taking college credit classes? I started taking college classes my junior year Which courses and/or academies have you enjoyed the most and why? I enjoyed my Patient Care Academy class the most. It had three different classes involved. I enjoyed it because it is helped me further my education in a career path I’m interested in. Who (Kirkwood instructor, staff, etc.) has made a lasting impact on you? Why? The instructor that made the most impact on me was Brittney Langston. She taught me in my PCA class. She was always working hard to make sure everyone was prepared and keeping up with the workload and that we all enjoyed the class. We all got to know each other pretty well in the hours we spent together and she was very understanding to our schedules and to us as people. What was the most surprising thing you learned taking college credit coursework? The most surprising thing I learned was I didn’t know how to study. I had to learn what worked best for me and my friends and family were huge helps. How do you feel taking college credit classes better prepares students for their futures? Being in college classes now helped me learn things I didn’t know I needed, like how to study, before I get thrown into the college life. I appreciate being able to earn college credits in high school without having to be on a college campus because many classes are expensive to take when you are fully enrolled in college. We commend Sandreana for her hard work and dedication, and wish her continued success in the years to come!

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Girls State Softball send-off. Good luck Lady Cats!

WaMac baseball team honors are announced -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau EAST FIRST TEAM Year Position School Isaac Scott*** Sr. Pitcher Marion Vince Steinbrech Sr. Pitcher Solon Tommy Taylor Sr. Catcher CPU Isaiah Scott So. Infield Marion Brent Yonkovic Jr. Infield West Delaware Brett White* Sr. Infield Solon Trey Franck* Sr. Outfield Marion Christopher Meyer So. Outfield Independence Blayze Havel Sr. Outfield CPU Payton Hodges Sr. Utility Marion Nolan Seagren Jr. Utility Solon ***Unanimous Selection SECOND TEAM Trevor Antes Sr. Pitcher CPU Bryer Wiley Sr. Pitcher CPU Gehrig Turner Sr. Catcher Solon Colin Bentley Jr. Infield Mt. Vernon Jake Miller Jr. Infield Marion Chase Kiler Sr. Infield Independence Michael Ryan So. Outfield Mt. Vernon Grayson Kirsch Jr. Outfield Marion Carter Andrews Jr. Outfield CPU Sam Hamilton Jr. Utility Independence Maddox Kelley Fr. Utility Solon WAMAC RECOGNITION Austin Goodrich Jr. Marion Cole Goodrich So. Marion Jackson Link Jr. Solon Tyson Wheeler Sr. Solon Anthony McDermott Jr. Mt. Vernon Cole Thurn Jr. Mt. Vernon Keagan Jackson Jr. West Delaware Blake Recker Sr. West Delaware Bryce Christian So. Independence Luke Johnson Sr. Independence Jonah DuPont Sr. CPU Drake VanGorder Sr. CPU Player of the Year - Brett White 12 Solon WEST FIRST TEAM Year Position School Drew Fillenworth Sophomore Pitcher Benton Carson Penyich Senior Pitcher Grinnell *** Eli Patterson Sophomore Catcher Benton Brady Coffman Junior Infield Grinnell Maclane Morgan Junior Infield CCA *** Ty Fuller Junior Infield CCA Carson Nolan Sophomore Outfield Benton *** Derek Doty Junior Outfield Grinnell *** Kaden Phan Junior Outfield CCA *** Wyatt Rinderknecht Senior Utility Benton *** Nile Sinn Junior Utility Williamsburg ***Unanimous Selection SECOND TEAM Year Position School Luke Young Freshman Pitcher CCA Levi Jack Freshman Pitcher Grinnell Henry Simmons Sophomore Catcher Williamsburg Grady Frese Sophomore Infield Benton Robert Meade Junior Infield CCA Daniel Wiese Senior Infield STC Owen Mullinex Senior Outfield VS Ryan Finn Senior Outfield Benton Reece Cochran Junior Outfield CCA Kaleb Hupke Freshman Utility Benton Cole Blackford Senior Utility Grinnell WAMAC RECOGNITION Benton Cody Wright Benton Casey Gessner Grinnell Quentin Kniffen Grinnell Kayne Pavey CCA Trace Robertson CCA Wyatt Key Vinton-Shellsburg Levi Ferguson Vinton-Shellsburg Kaden Fisher South Tama Tyrus Clegg South Tama Kyan McBride Williamsburg Cael Moore Williamsburg Logan Rethwisch Player of the year - Brady Coffman Grinnell WaMac East Division Marion 19-3 28-5 Solon 16-6 27-10 CPU 16-6 26-8 Mt. Vernon 10-13 18-16 Independence 9-13 13-19 West Delaware 7-15 11-22 WaMac West Division Grinnell 16-6 25-11 CCA 15-7 21-15 Benton 14-8 26-12 Williamsburg 7-15 11-21 Vinton-Shellsburg 2-20 6-23 South Tama 1-21 2-26

Bobcat 2024 Football Apparel store is now open. The online store closes on August 1st and gear will be back August 16th. https://www.teamelitesports.com/benton.html

Benton girls advance to State with win over Eagle Grove, 10-0 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Van Horne Class 34, Region 4 final Benton 10, Eagle Grove 0 EG 000 00 - 0 BC 310 24 - 10 Statistics are coming.

WaMac Softball honors announced -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau WaMaC West All-Conference Softball July 10, 2024 First Team (* Unanimous Selection) Pitcher *Jersey Metz – So. Williamsburg Pitcher *Jessa DeMoss – Sr. Benton Catcher *Ana Glawe – Jr. Benton Infield Emma Townsley – Sr. Benton Infield Hannah Greiner – Jr. Benton Infield Taylor Pitlick – Jr. Williamsburg Outfield *Layna DeMoss – Fr. Benton Outfield *Kyla Schulte – So. Clear Creek Amana Outfield *Shannon Finn – Sr. Williamsburg Utility Rhiannon Rees – So. Grinnell Utility Reese Stockman – Sr. Clear Creek Amana Second Team Pitcher Brynlee Seeck – 8th Benton Pitcher Elizabeth Timmerman – So. Clear Creek Amana Catcher Aeslyn Massey – Sr. Clear Creek Amana Infield Cali Nolte – So. Benton Infield Lizzie Pasbrig – So. Clear Creek Amana Infield Makenna Hughes – Jr. Williamsburg Outfield Addy Chvala – Jr. Vinton-Shellsburg Outfield Lexie Pippert – Sr. Benton Outfield Alley Gorsh – Jr. Williamsburg Utility Taylor Smith – Jr. Grinnell Utility Taylor Sanchez – Fr. Williamsburg WaMaC Recognition Addesyn Campbell – Sr. Clear Creek Amana Brenna Williams – So. Clear Creek Amana Kylee Bond – So. Grinnell Kaitlyn Smith – Fr. Grinnell Millie Mathes-Henle – Sr. South Tama Julia Johnson – Sr. Vinton-Shellsburg Olivia Hedrick – Jr. Vinton-Shellsburg Baylie VobAhsen – Sr. Williamsburg Carly Rich – Jr. Williamsburg Player of the Year - Ana Glawe – Jr. Benton WaMac West Final Standings Conference Overall Williamsburg 19-3 29-12 Benton 18-4 30-7 Clear Creek Amana 16-6 25-12 Grinnell 9-13 17-18 Vinton-Shellsburg 3-19 12-27 South Tama 0-22 0-31 WaMaC East All-Conference Softball July 10, 2024 First Team (* Unanimous Selection) Pitcher *Hayden Gookin – Fr. Mount Vernon Pitcher Mya Chamberlin – Sr. Marion Catcher Addie Miller – Jr. Solon Infield *Michaela Goad – Sr. Marion Infield *Addison Gookin – Sr. Mount Vernon Infield Havana Griffith – Sr. Independence Outfield *Bella Louvar – Jr. Independence Outfield Abbie Moss – Jr. Mount Vernon Outfield Izzy Frees– Jr. Solon Utility Kenna Rollinger – Sr. Mount Vernon Utility Allison Kleve – Sr. Independence Second Team Pitcher Mya Hillers – Jr. Center Point-Urbana Pitcher Olivia Haverback – Jr. Mount Vernon Catcher Josie Logan – Fr. Marion Infield Grace Whalen – So. Marion Infield Ella Simon – So. Center Point-Urbana Infield Vedah Langel – So. West Delaware Outfield Kasia Hahn – Sr. Marion Outfield Kali Washburn – Jr. Independence Outfield Avery Schmitz – Fr. West Delaware Utility Leah House – Sr. Independence Utility Libby Dix – Jr. Mount Vernon WaMaC Recognition Sophia Simon – Sr. Center Point-Urbana Gracie Hoskins – Jr. Center Point-Urbana Jordan Derr – Jr. Independence Holly Boleyn – Fr. Independence Harlow Griffin – Fr. Marion Kasey Frommelt – 8th Marion Elsa Appleton – Sr. Mount Vernon Rylee Rasmussen – Fr. Mount Vernon Kayla Meseck – Sr. Solon Bailey Woolley – Sr. Solon Susie Funke – Jr. West Delaware Lena Petton – So. West Delaware Player of the Year. - Hayden Gookin – Fr. Mount Vernon WaMaC East Final Standings Conference Overall Mount Vernon 15-7 30-12 Marion 14-8 19-15 Solon 12-10 17-24 Center Point-Urbana 9-13 16-18 West Delaware 9-13 16-21 Independence 8-14 22-18

Congratulations to BC Head FB Coach Goodchild, BC Asst. FB Coach Zittergruen, Benton 2024 graduate Brennen Blegen, and Benton Senior Peyton DeNooy for being selected for the 2024 Iowa Shrine Bowl. Coach Kal Goodchild- Head Coach of North Shrine All-Star Team Coach Jeff Zittergruen- Asst. Coach of North Shrine All-Star Team Brennen Blegen- North Shrine All-Star Team Peyton De Nooy- Cheer Team The 52nd annual Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star Classic will be played on July 20, 2024, at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Kick-off at 4 p.m. The Iowa Shrine Bowl is an all-star football game recognizing athletes and coaches across Iowa. Funds raised benefit Shriners' Children and its mission to provide the best pediatric care anywhere, regardless of the families’ ability to pay.

Class 3A Region 4 Finals Softball Game Eagle Grove Eagles at Benton Community Bobcats Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm in Van Horne, IA Fan Parking: Bus barn/ softball lot (3 rd Ave to 3 rd St to 4 th Ave) School Parking lot north of the softball field. City streets/curb parking. Gates: Two gates will be used. -Main Gate is located at 4 th Ave. parking lot. -NE Gate is located between the softball field and the HS (Park at the HS) *****Ticket Info:***** Admission: $6.00 (No cash is accepted) Tickets can be purchased at the Bound ticketing page https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/softball/2023-24/tickets No Passes of any kind will be accepted; this is a State-sanctioned event.

📝 All of the school supply lists can be found on the homepage of the Benton website. https://benton.k12.ia.us 💻 Online registration for the 24-25 school year is set to open on Friday, July 26th. This information will be shared through email and social media. 💙💛 We are excited to welcome students back to a year full of learning and growth!

Friday, July 12, 2024, at Van Horne. 3A Substate 6 first round Gilbert edges Benton in first round of 3A tournament, 2-1 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Gilbert 2, Benton 1 G 200 000 0 - 2 BC 000 010 0 - 1 Statistics are coming.

****Class 3A Region 4 Softball Game Grinnell Tigers at Benton Community**** July 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in Van Horne, IA Fan Parking: Bus barn/softball lot (3rd Ave. to 3rd St. to 4th Ave.) School lots North of the softball field City streets/curb parking Gates: Two gates will be used. Main gate is located at 4th Ave. parking lot. NE gate is located between the softball field and the HS (park at the HS). *****TICKET INFO:******* Admission: $6.00 (NO CASH ACCEPTED) Spectators will need to purchase tickets at Bound with this link - https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/softball/2023-24/tickets NO PASSES of any kind will be accepted; it is a State-sanctioned event.

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BC softball starts tourney with 12-0 win -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Van Horne Class 3A, Region 4 Benton (29-7) 12, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (2-21) 0 CGD 000 - 0 BC 542 - 12 Statistics are coming. Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Van Horne, 7 p.m. Grinnell (17-17) vs. Benton (29-7) On the other side of the bracket are Eagle Grove (16-7) vs. Southeast Valley (17-9). The winners will play Tuesday, July 16, 7 p.m., at the site of the highest ranked team.