2A 152-Brenden Heying defeats Aiden Flora(ADM) by 11-7 decision! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Go luck to Cel Co at Waconia, MN this weekend!
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Correction: Brenden will wrestle again today, match 2547. He will face Aiden Flora. Thank you Zach Milhm for the information in the comments.
Students packed the student center to watch as Brenden Heying leads from start to finish with a 5-0 decision over Owen Laughlin! He is assured of a medal tomorrow, the best possible would be 3rd! He will face Aiden Flora(ADM, JR, 12-3) tomorrow morning!
Bobcat Proud! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
ALL STUDENTS: To celebrate National FFA Week, FFA Members will be handing out FREE donuts from Shelly’s Sweets on Friday, February 24th in the student center before school while they last.
ALL STUDENTS: Drive Your Truck to School Day is being held on Friday, February 24th. If you would like to participate in the contest, please pick up a parking pass from Mrs. Wright in the ag room. Judges will choose winners in the following categories: Cleanest Truck
– Inside, Cleanest Truck – Outside, Dirtiest Truck – Inside, Dirtiest Truck – Outside, Best Beater, Best of Class and Tallest. Winners will receive gift cards! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
ALL STUDENTS: In honor of National FFA Week the FFA is putting on dress up days to show off your school spirit! Take pictures throughout the week of yourself participating in the days and upload on Friday to the QR code around the building to enter a drawing for prizes! Tuesday: America Day Wednesday: Soccer Mom vs BBQ Dad Thursday: Down on the Farm Day Friday: Flannel Friday *Wear Hats on Friday for $1 (Pay $1 and proceeds will go to purchasing additional supplies for the school's food pantry– Must have a designated FFA sticker showing you have paid.)
Silver Cord/Volunteer Opportunity: We are hosting Wamac Individual Speech on Tuesday, February 21st, and we are in dire need of some volunteers. Please reach out to Ms. Knaack if you are willing to help out. Thanks!
Brenden Heying is still alive in the consolation bracket and can wrestle back to 3rd place!
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Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton boys’ in 1A bowling tourney in Camanche
Lane Round 1 - Individual Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 T otals
1. Brandon Schultz 183 191 161 535
2. Cade Volesky 155 140 135 430
3. Gage Offill 144 130 161 435
4. Brayden Boone 194 182 143 519
5. Ethan Hepker 199 233 182 614
6. Nathan Rottman 156 181 209 546
Lane: Total 2649
Round 2 - Baker Lane: 3-4, 7-8, 11-12 Score
Game 1 196
Game 2 181
Game 3 163
Game 4 247
Game 5 153
Game 6 170
Game 7 138
Game 8 180
Game 9 206
Game 10 166
Game 11 172
Game 12 161
Game 13 183
Game 14 190
Game 15 161
Baker 1-5 940
Baker 6-10 860
Baker 11-15 867
Baker Total 2667
Team Scores
1 Camanche ***
2 Denver 2828
3 Oelwein 2779
4 Benton 2667
5 Dubuque Wahlert 2645
6 Bellevue 2468
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Benton Community & Central Lutheran will be on a 2 hour delay tomorrow morning, Friday, February 17th. No morning practices or activities.
BC defeats Union in region action; BC prepares for West Liberty Saturday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. Benton Community High School. Class 3A Region Championship.
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023
Class 3A Region 3 Tourney
Benton (20-3) 65, Union (5-19) 38
U 12 10 8 8 – 38
BC 25 23 8 9 – 65
Jenna Twedt had 124 points for Benton, with 6 of 9 shooting for free throws. Emma Townsley had 12 and McKenna Kramer had 10 points. Zoey Junge had nine rebounds. Townsley had six assists and three steals. Kramer had two blocks.
Union statistics are coming.
Benton faces West Liberty (17-6) this Saturday, Feb. 18, at home. The game starts at 7 p.m.
U BC
Field goals 24/51
3-pointers 12/37
Free throws 5/8
Rebounds 42
Assists 18
Steals 11
Blocks 9
Turnovers 10
Fouls 12
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State Wrestling Day 2 Information. Day 1 first-round pictures courtesy of Dr. Bieschke. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
My name is Jeremy Suiter and I am in my 16th year of teaching at Benton Community. I teach 7-12 business classes. I also coach boys golf and 9/10 girls basketball. I am married to my wife Jamie and we have three kids, Brayden (16), Hailey (14), and Taylor (11). Last April I was able to take my dream trip to the Masters in Augusta, GA.
Schools is cancelled for today, Thursday, February 16th.
Morning activities are canceled for Thursday, February 16th.
Varsity Girls Track and Field will begin one week from today on Monday, February 20th. Practice will be from 3:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on the first night. Contact Coach Thomae if you have any questions.
The winner of the Student Council "How many kisses?" contest was Isaac Morris. He was the only person to guess the exact amount which was 61 Hershey's Kisses. Isaac, please see Mrs. Neve to claim your chocolates sometime after lunch! Great job!
Middle school and High school FFA members meet in the gym right after the 4th block TODAY for a quick group picture.
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
BC boys close regular season with loss to Grinnell
Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at Van Horne
Grinnell (7-14) 72, Benton (7-14) 55
G 19 18 17 18 – 72
BC 12 13 14 16 – 55
Wyatt Rinderknecht scored 14. Evan Daugherty had 11 for Benton. With four assists each were Owen Tjelmeland and Blake Daugherty. With four rebounds each were Rinderknecht, Quincy Gilbert and Tim Thompson.
Benton plays Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Williamsburg (16-4) in the first round of the Class 3A Region 7 basketball tournament.
Grinnell statistics are coming.
G BC
Field goals 19/60
3-pointers 8/28
Free throws 9/13
Rebounds 24
Assists 17
Steals 9
Blocks 2
Turnovers 14
Fouls 15
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Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. We are lucky to have one of the best! Thank you Deputy Brandt for all you do!
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