Girls State Wrestling Session 1 pictures. Congratulations on a great start Layna and Lizzy!
Girls State Wrestling Session 2 begins at 5:45 p.m. Here is the link to watch
https://www.watchighsau.com/
Lizzy will wrestle back in Consolation Round 2 Bout #516
Layna moves forward to wrestle Quarterfinals Bout #636
Thank you to our Admin. for allowing students and staff to tune into Lizzy and Layna's matches today. Both girls advance to Round 2!
Lizzy's second match is Bout #361
Layna's second match is Bout #383
The link to watch Layna and Lizzy at Girls State Wrestling today.
Lizzy's first match is Bout #137 - Weight class 140
Layna's first match is Bout #159 - Weight class 145
https://www.watchighsau.com/
Regional team duals meet
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Class 2A Regional Team Duals
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at West Delaware
Decorah 46, Benton 24
150: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Kollin Henry (DECO) (Dec 2-1)
157: Brody Hanson (DECO) over Blayke Heying (BECO) (Fall 5:11)
165: Brenden Heying (BECO) over Steven Munoz (DECO) (Fall 1:43)
175: Bradan Darling (DECO) over Breckon Rozek (BECO) (Dec 4-0)
190: Thomas Sexton (DECO) over Mayson Mitchell (BECO) (Fall 2:37)
215: Troy Kupka (BECO) over Kaiden Youngblood (DECO) (Fall 1:49)
285: Brennen Blegen (BECO) over Anthony Putnam (DECO) (Fall 1:54)
106: Gavin Knutson (DECO) over (BECO) (For.)
113: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over Kelton Casterton (DECO) (Dec 6-1)
120: D`mitry Lesser (DECO) over Jason Eastman (BECO) (Fall 3:55)
126: Michael Clement (DECO) over Brock Corrigan (BECO) (Fall 1:17)
132: Mason Avila (DECO) over Ryan Koehler (BECO) (Fall 1:09)
138: Will Larson (DECO) over Elijah Kupka (BECO) (Dec 9-2)
144: William Fullhart (DECO) over Elias Bieschke (BECO) (MD 15-1)
Benton Retiree Luncheon
Monday, February 19, 2024
Benton Community MS/HS
12:00-1:30 pm
We had such a positive experience bringing people together in August, we'd like to do it again! Former staff will have the opportunity to connect with each other, connect with current staff, and hear Dr. Bieschke provide an update on the state of the district in a "Bobcat Pulse" conversation. This event is open to any former employee from Benton Community. Please RSVP on or before February 15 to Karen Lough at 319-228-8701 or klough@benton.k12.ia.us.
Funds generated from the VPPEL would be used to complete renovations to indoor learning environments. Examples of those renovations could include flooring, wall coverings, ceilings/lighting, electrical, ADA accessibility and more.
THANK YOU to all the fans who came out in support of our Bobcat, Tatum, and her family. #TeamTatum
Benton Middle School honored 129 students who earned a 3.5 GPA or higher in the first semester of the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations, Bobcats!
Benton basketball teams face Vinton-Shellsburg
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Benton girls' basketball
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at Van Horne
No. 8 Benton 56, Vinton-Shellsburg 23
Benton Community was 20 of 50 for field goals, 7 of 20 for three-poingers and 9 of 15 for free throws. They had 38 rebounds, 13 assists, four steals, six blocks, seven turnovers and eight fouls. Emma Townsley had 14 points for Benton. With 12 each were McKenna Kramer and Zoey Junge. With three assists each were Kramer and Sophia Seeck. Junge had two steals. Piper Nelson had two blocks.
Benton travels to Grinnell on Friday, Feb. 2, with the game starting at 6 p.m., followed by the boys' game. Next week Benton travels to West Liberty for another boys/girls doubleheader. They host South Tama on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Benton boys' basketball
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at Van Horne
Benton 48, Vinton-Shellsburg 40
VS 11 8 4 17 - 40
BC 11 14 5 18 - 48
Statistics are coming.
Benton travels to Grinnell on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.
Benton Middle School recognized 7th and 8th grade students who exemplify true Bobcat character. Congratulations!
7th Grade Bobcat Achievement Award Recipients
Maddie Becker
Rylee Bries
Kaylin Dockendorf
AJ Gibney
Zoey Hutton
Hailey Kaplan
Landon Kaump
Cole Sonka
Everlee Waters
8th Grade Bobcat Achievement Award Recipients
Emma Crawford
Haddie Kroneman
Kam Louis
Jakob Miller
James Nelson
Ian Sadler
Levi Schmitz
Maggie Wauters (not pictured)
Tyler Whiting
Congratulations to Lizzy Wolf and Layna DeMoss! Lizzy and Layna will be representing Benton at the Girls State wrestling meet this Thursday and Friday at the Xstream Arena in Coralville. Way to go!
Regional wrestling final in Manchester… first round action.
Decorah 46
Benton Community 24
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 31.
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
One of the priority areas identified to address with the funds from the VPPEL is safety and security enhancements in all attendance centers throughout the district.
HVAC updates in each building throughout the district is a priority area for the funds that would be generated by the VPPEL.
Tonight Benton hosts Vinton-Shellsburg for our Coaches vs. Cancer night, honoring Benton Junior, Tatum Schroeder, who is battling Leukemia. We would ask all spectators to wear their Coaches vs Cancer shirts or orange to show support for Tatum and the Schroeder family!
Information regarding the March 5th VPPEL election can be found on the Benton website. https://www.benton.k12.ia.us/o/bcsd/page/voter-approved-ppel
Did you know? Benton Community has one of the lowest tax levy rates in Iowa. BC has the lowest rate within our immediate area. Even with a levy increase with the VPPEL, Benton Community would continue to have the lowest rate in the area.
WaMaC wrestling tourney held January 27 at Williamsburg
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Post 2 of 2
165 - Brenden Heying (32-0) placed 1st and scored 25.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) 32-0 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) 32-0 won by tech fall over Brant Dickinson (Vinton-Shellsburg) 22-19 (TF-1.5 3:47 (22-7))
Semifinal - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) 32-0 won by decision over Cyrus Mathes (South Tama County) 35-8 (Dec 3-1)
1st Place Match - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) 32-0 won by tech fall over Garrison Gillihan (West Delaware, Manchester) 25-10 (TF-1.5 3:56 (16-0))
175 - Mayson Mitchell (12-15) placed 7th and scored 6.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Mayson Mitchell (Benton Community) 12-15 won by fall over Watson Krob (Mount Vernon) 13-12 (Fall 5:29)
Quarterfinal - Brent Yonkovic (West Delaware, Manchester) 31-2 won by fall over Mayson Mitchell (Benton Community) 12-15 (Fall 1:43)
Cons. Round 3 - Clayton Isham (Clear Creek-Amana) 25-16 won by fall over Mayson Mitchell (Benton Community) 12-15 (Fall 5:40)
7th Place Match - Mayson Mitchell (Benton Community) 12-15 won by decision over Marcus Bear (South Tama County) 25-12 (Dec 8-6)
190 - Troy Kupka (31-6) placed 1st and scored 26.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Troy Kupka (Benton Community) 31-6 won by fall over Kyler Jensen (Solon) 26-17 (Fall 4:38)
Semifinal - Troy Kupka (Benton Community) 31-6 won in sudden victory - 1 over Caysen Curran (Mount Vernon) 32-6 (SV-1 2-0)
1st Place Match - Troy Kupka (Benton Community) 31-6 won by fall over Ethan Williams (Clear Creek-Amana) 31-12 (Fall 3:01)
215- Will Clausen (9-19)
Champ. Round 1 - Tayt Broell (Marion) 27-12 won by fall over Will Clausen (Benton Community) 9-19 (Fall 1:46)
Cons. Round 2 - Gavin Vesey (Williamsburg) 29-17 won by decision over Will Clausen (Benton Community) 9-19 (Dec 3-2)
285 - Brennen Blegen (13-2) placed 6th and scored 9.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Brennen Blegen (Benton Community) 13-2 won by fall over Wes Devaney (West Delaware, Manchester) 16-12 (Fall 0:39)
Semifinal - Carson Grier (Williamsburg) 17-1 won by fall over Brennen Blegen (Benton Community) 13-2 (Fall 1:23)
Cons. Semi - Brady McDonald (Independence) 25-8 won by medical forfeit over Brennen Blegen (Benton Community) 13-2 (M. For.)
5th Place Match - Noah Case (Marion) 25-14 won by medical forfeit over Brennen Blegen (Benton Community) 13-2 (M. For.)
