Benton MS/HS

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong Benton sweeps Vinton-Shellsburg in basketball Benton girls’ basketball Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Vinton-Shellsburg No. 2 Benton (11-2) 48, Vinton-Shellsburg (6-5) 45 BC 10 6 13 19 – 48 VS 8 16 11 10 – 45 Vinton-Shellsburg statistics are coming. McKenna Kramer led Benton with 19 points. Emma Townsley added 11. Piper Nelson had eight rebounds. With four assists each were Townsley and Nelson. Townsley also had three steals and two blocks. Statistics for Vinton are coming. Benton hosts No. 7 Center Point-Urbana (9-6) this Tuesday. They travel to South atma on Friday, Jan. 20, and play at 4:30 on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Waverly-Shell rock (8-3). BC VS Field goals 16/43 3-pointers 8/22 Free throws 8/12 Rebounds 22 Assists 11 Steals 7 Blocks 4 Turnovers 9 Fouls 14 Benton Community boys basketball Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Vinton-Shellsburg Benton (1-9) 58, Vinton-Shellsburg (2-9) 37 Statistics are coming. Benton travels to Center Point-Urbana (7-6) on Tuesday, Jan. 17. They host South Tama (1-9) on Friday, Jan. 20, and face Waverly-Shell Rock (7-3) on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m. in Waverly

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong Bobcat wrestlers are fourth at Loyd Shaffer Invite in Marion Loyd Shaffer - Marion Invitational 2023 Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 Team scores Benton results Wilton 242.0 Williamsburg 174.5 Atlantic 163.0 Benton Community 147.5 Cedar Rapids Kennedy 124.0 Xavier, Cedar Rapids 117.5 Grinnell 102.0 Monticello 101.5 Louisa-Muscatine 85.0 North Linn 81.0 Marion 80.5 Keokuk 62.5 North Butler-Clarksville 47.0 Maquoketa 42.0 Overland Park-Blue Valley Northwest 34.0 Benton results 106 - Garrett Kuch (13-12) placed 5th and scored 10.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Garrett Kuch (Benton Community) 13-12 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Braxton Hass (Atlantic) 10-3 won by fall over Garrett Kuch (Benton Community) 13-12 (Fall 3:25) Cons. Round 2 - Garrett Kuch (Benton Community) 13-12 won by fall over Peter Payden (Maquoketa) 8-19 (Fall 1:43) Cons. Round 3 - Lucas Stearns (Marion) 18-7 won by fall over Garrett Kuch (Benton Community) 13-12 (Fall 0:57) 5th Place Match - Garrett Kuch (Benton Community) 13-12 won by fall over Jackson Hamm (Overland Park-Blue Valley Northwest) 6-15 (Fall 3:20) 113 - Jason Eastman (13-11) placed 6th and scored 6.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Austin Etzel (Wilton) 29-5 won by fall over Jason Eastman (Benton Community) 13-11 (Fall 5:58) Cons. Round 2 - Jason Eastman (Benton Community) 13-11 won by fall over Brett Becerra (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 14-12 (Fall 2:41) Cons. Round 3 - Kyler Provin (Williamsburg) 23-9 won by fall over Jason Eastman (Benton Community) 13-11 (Fall 0:34) 5th Place Match - Kale Leymaster (Xavier, Cedar Rapids) 20-6 won by fall over Jason Eastman (Benton Community) 13-11 (Fall 2:55) 120 - Weston Kaestner (9-15) Champ. Round 1 - Ryan Hoefer (Xavier, Cedar Rapids) 17-8 won by decision over Weston Kaestner (Benton Community) 9-15 (Dec 7-2) Cons. Round 1 - Josh Hass (Atlantic) 9-10 won by fall over Weston Kaestner (Benton Community) 9-15 (Fall 1:42) 126 - Elijah Kupka (19-8) placed 3rd and scored 19.5 team points. Quarterfinal - Elijah Kupka (Benton Community) 19-8 won by fall over Caleb Ralston (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 5-11 (Fall 3:35) Semifinal - Brody Brisker (Wilton) 32-2 won by decision over Elijah Kupka (Benton Community) 19-8 (Dec 10-3) Cons. Round 3 - Elijah Kupka (Benton Community) 19-8 won by fall over Jack Foster (Xavier, Cedar Rapids) 15-17 (Fall 4:34) 3rd Place Match - Elijah Kupka (Benton Community) 19-8 won by tech fall over Robert Howes (Keokuk) 19-5 (TF-1.5 5:02 (16-1)) 132 - Brady Patterson (18-11) placed 3rd and scored 14.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Brady Patterson (Benton Community) 18-11 won by decision over Tate Woods (North Linn) 26-13 (Dec 3-2) Semifinal - Tanner Arjes (North Butler-Clarksville) 33-1 won by tech fall over Brady Patterson (Benton Community) 18-11 (TF-1.5 2:25 (16-0)) Cons. Round 3 - Brady Patterson (Benton Community) 18-11 won by decision over Caleb Mohr (Williamsburg) 12-17 (Dec 8-1) 3rd Place Match - Brady Patterson (Benton Community) 18-11 won by decision over Tate Woods (North Linn) 26-13 (Dec 9-3) 138 - Jordan Thys (20-9) placed 6th and scored 10.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Jordan Thys (Benton Community) 20-9 won by fall over Cam Tracy (Maquoketa) 12-14 (Fall 5:02) Quarterfinal - Tate OShea (Keokuk) 19-1 won by major decision over Jordan Thys (Benton Community) 20-9 (MD 10-0) Cons. Round 2 - Jordan Thys (Benton Community) 20-9 won by fall over James Bi (Overland Park-Blue Valley Northwest) 19-10 (Fall 0:58) Cons. Round 3 - Trae Hagen (Wilton) 33-3 won by major decision over Jordan Thys (Benton Community) 20-9 (MD 13-5) 5th Place Match - Adam Cook (Xavier, Cedar Rapids) 15-12 won by decision over Jordan Thys (Benton Community) 20-9 (Dec 6-4) 145 - Blayke Heying (17-9) placed 2nd and scored 22.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Blayke Heying (Benton Community) 17-9 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Blayke Heying (Benton Community) 17-9 won by fall over Ryland Pitzenberger (North Butler-Clarksville) 10-25 (Fall 3:00) Semifinal - Blayke Heying (Benton Community) 17-9 won by fall over Hayden Hill (Wilton) 21-14 (Fall 3:04) 1st Place Match - Kale Hansen (Monticello) 31-0 won by fall over Blayke Heying (Benton Community) 17-9 (Fall 3:58) 152 - Brenden Heying (26-1) placed 1st and scored 26.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) 26-1 won by fall over Samuel Martinez (North Butler-Clarksville) 4-20 (Fall 2:43) Quarterfinal - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) 26-1 won by major decision over Chris Day (Louisa-Muscatine) 15-17 (MD 18-4) Semifinal - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) 26-1 won by major decision over Spencer Martin (Maquoketa) 21-14 (MD 13-1) 1st Place Match - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) 26-1 won by decision over Ronan Thomas (Xavier, Cedar Rapids) 13-5 (Dec 6-2) 160 - Clayton Sebetka (18-11) placed 6th and scored 6.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Colin Falck (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 17-7 won by fall over Clayton Sebetka (Benton Community) 18-11 (Fall 1:17) Cons. Round 2 - Clayton Sebetka (Benton Community) 18-11 won by fall over Ethan Hangartner (Marion) 10-11 (Fall 4:26) Cons. Round 3 - Cael Moore (Williamsburg) 18-13 won by decision over Clayton Sebetka (Benton Community) 18-11 (Dec 11-4) 5th Place Match - Owen Milder (Wilton) 30-5 won by fall over Clayton Sebetka (Benton Community) 18-11 (Fall 2:00) 170 - Grady Frese (0-4) Champ. Round 1 - Austin McMahon (North Linn) 11-15 won by fall over Grady Frese (Benton Community) 0-4 (Fall 1:17) Cons. Round 1 - Grady Frese (Benton Community) 0-4 received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Round 2 - Conrad Kirchner (Keokuk) 11-8 won by fall over Grady Frese (Benton Community) 0-4 (Fall 3:20) 182 - Mayson Mitchell (10-12) Champ. Round 1 - Mayson Mitchell (Benton Community) 10-12 won by fall over Lucas Schueller (Maquoketa) 4-12 (Fall 0:55) Quarterfinal - Gable Dayton (Williamsburg) 24-6 won by fall over Mayson Mitchell (Benton Community) 10-12 (Fall 4:00) Cons. Round 2 - Grant Schulz (Marion) 9-10 won by fall over Mayson Mitchell (Benton Community) 10-12 (Fall 5:40) Cons. Round 3 - Parker Stender (Louisa-Muscatine) 13-18 won by medical forfeit over Mayson Mitchell (Benton Community) 10-12 (M. For.) 195 - Troy Kupka (14-15) placed 2nd and scored 20.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Troy Kupka (Benton Community) 14-15 won by fall over Cole Rauch (North Linn) 13-13 (Fall 2:26) Semifinal - Troy Kupka (Benton Community) 14-15 won by decision over Kane Willey (Wilton) 26-9 (Dec 6-2) 1st Place Match - Oliver Louden (Grinnell) 22-10 won by fall over Troy Kupka (Benton Community) 14-15 (Fall 1:29) 285 - Kamden Kesl (8-11) placed 5th and scored 10.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Alexander Kaufmann (Wilton) 28-4 won by fall over Kamden Kesl (Benton Community) 8-11 (Fall 1:47) Cons. Round 2 - Kamden Kesl (Benton Community) 8-11 won by fall over Trenton Davies (Williamsburg) 16-15 (Fall 4:38) Cons. Round 3 - Evan Sorensen (Atlantic) 16-6 won by fall over Kamden Kesl (Benton Community) 8-11 (Fall 1:00) 5th Place Match - Kamden Kesl (Benton Community) 8-11 won by fall over Logan Johnson (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 13-12 (Fall 3:06

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong Oelwein Girls’ Invite Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 Team scores Osage 252.0 East Buchanan 250.0 Vinton Shellsburg 223.0 Anamosa 214.0 Independence 191.0 Sumner Fredericksburg 172.0 South Winneshiek 154.5 Union 129.0 Linn-Mar 123.0 West Fork 111.0 MFL MarMac 93.0 Marion 91.0 Benton Community 89.0 North Fayette Valley 88.0 Waterloo West 86.0 West Delaware 82.0 Highland Riverside 66.0 New Hampton 62.0 Center Point - Urbana 55.5 West Branch 54.0 Clear Lake 51.0 OELWEIN 50.0 Cedar Rapids Washington 47.0 Postville 29.0 Starmont 29.0 Benton results 110B - Katilynn Guldner (3-22) placed 7th and scored 8.0 team points. Round 1 - Emma Evens (Osage) 20-13 won by fall over Katilynn Guldner (Benton Community) 3-22 (Fall 0:41) Round 2 - Taylor German (Starmont) 10-7 won by fall over Katilynn Guldner (Benton Community) 3-22 (Fall 1:14) Round 3 - Katilynn Guldner (Benton Community) 3-22 won by fall over Ella Kennett (Independence) 17-21 (Fall 0:40) Consolation Bracket - Katilynn Guldner (Benton Community) 3-22 received a bye () (Bye) 5th Place Match - Ava Gauley (West Fork) 3-14 won by fall over Katilynn Guldner (Benton Community) 3-22 (Fall 0:54) 115 - Bailey Davis (17-14) placed 7th and scored 11.0 team points. Round 1 - Ellie Weets (Vinton Shellsburg) 34-9 won by fall over Bailey Davis (Benton Community) 17-14 (Fall 1:04) Round 3 - Cameryn Judisch (Sumner Fredericksburg) 22-13 won by fall over Bailey Davis (Benton Community) 17-14 (Fall 0:46) Round 4 - Maddie Swenson (Osage) 28-7 won by fall over Bailey Davis (Benton Community) 17-14 (Fall 2:32) Round 5 - Bailey Davis (Benton Community) 17-14 won by fall over Lauren Pulis (Linn-Mar) 20-16 (Fall 1:20) 7th Place Match - Bailey Davis (Benton Community) 17-14 won by fall over Addesyn Welcher (West Delaware) 15-10 (Fall 0:42) 120 - Alexis Northcutt (9-19) placed 10th and scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Ava Scranton (Anamosa) 32-9 won by fall over Alexis Northcutt (Benton Community) 9-19 (Fall 0:49) Round 2 - Ally Jelinek (Linn-Mar) 31-7 won by fall over Alexis Northcutt (Benton Community) 9-19 (Fall 1:06) Round 3 - Zoey Johnson (Osage) 24-14 won by fall over Alexis Northcutt (Benton Community) 9-19 (Fall 0:51) Round 4 - Sammi Isham (East Buchanan) 18-14 won by fall over Alexis Northcutt (Benton Community) 9-19 (Fall 1:18) 9th Place Match - Olivia Primrose (Vinton Shellsburg) 18-14 won by fall over Alexis Northcutt (Benton Community) 9-19 (Fall 4:37) 120B - Aurora Schoettmer (8-21) placed 7th. Round 1 - Claire Carey (Independence) 19-13 won by fall over Aurora Schoettmer (Benton Community) 8-21 (Fall 1:24) Round 2 - Mae Wedemeier (Sumner Fredericksburg) 20-13 won by fall over Aurora Schoettmer (Benton Community) 8-21 (Fall 1:05) Round 3 - Briana Clymer (Linn-Mar) 9-17 won by fall over Aurora Schoettmer (Benton Community) 8-21 (Fall 0:51) Consolation Bracket - Kara Knipper (East Buchanan) 7-25 won by fall over Aurora Schoettmer (Benton Community) 8-21 (Fall 0:07) 7th Place Match - Aurora Schoettmer (Benton Community) 8-21 won by fall over Emma Woodson (OELWEIN) 0-5 (Fall 1:54) 130B - Kaitlyn Bonewitz (9-22) placed 4th and scored 20.0 team points. Round 1 - Kaitlyn Bonewitz (Benton Community) 9-22 won by fall over Peyton Burt (Waterloo West) 12-12 (Fall 0:51) Round 2 - Abby Wagner (South Winneshiek) 16-15 won by fall over Kaitlyn Bonewitz (Benton Community) 9-22 (Fall 0:47) Round 3 - Kaitlyn Bonewitz (Benton Community) 9-22 won by fall over Chloe Kraayenbrink (Cedar Rapids Washington) 1-20 (Fall 0:58) Championship Bracket - Lia Wagner (Osage) 18-12 won by fall over Kaitlyn Bonewitz (Benton Community) 9-22 (Fall 1:36) 3rd Place Match - Kaitlyn Bonewitz (Benton Community) 9-22 won by fall over Cecilia Hartley (Linn-Mar) 16-17 (Fall 0:20) 135 - Lizzy Wolf (28-7) placed 2nd and scored 27.0 team points. Round 1 - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 28-7 won by fall over Ava Mehlert (Union) 17-9 (Fall 1:00) Round 2 - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 28-7 won by decision over Maddy Jansen (South Winneshiek) 19-15 (Dec 7-4) Round 3 - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 28-7 won by fall over Hannah Cantwell (West Delaware) 17-11 (Fall 2:11) Round 5 - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 28-7 won by fall over Maggie Wagner (Anamosa) 33-7 (Fall 5:19) 1st Place Match - Dakota Whitman (Independence) 36-3 won by fall over Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 28-7 (Fall 0:50) 140B - Carlie Sims (10-18) placed 6th and scored 9.0 team points. Round 1 - Zoe Koontz (Clear Lake) 9-11 won by fall over Carlie Sims (Benton Community) 10-18 (Fall 2:00) Round 2 - Carlie Sims (Benton Community) 10-18 won by fall over Lily Jeynes (Cedar Rapids Washington) 0-20 (Fall 0:59) Round 3 - Gracie Kuhn (North Fayette Valley) 11-10 won by fall over Carlie Sims (Benton Community) 10-18 (Fall 0:36) Consolation Bracket - Carlie Sims (Benton Community) 10-18 received a bye () (Bye) 5th Place Match - Kenleigh Trumblee (Independence) 16-23 won by fall over Carlie Sims (Benton Community) 10-18 (Fall 0:55) 145 - Madilyn Colburn (7-12) placed 8th and scored 2.0 team points. Round 1 - Ali Russler (New Hampton) 35-3 won by fall over Madilyn Colburn (Benton Community) 7-12 (Fall 0:52) Round 2 - Aubrey Chapman (Osage) 26-13 won by fall over Madilyn Colburn (Benton Community) 7-12 (Fall 1:06) Round 3 - Addison Burger (West Delaware) 13-18 won by medical forfeit over Madilyn Colburn (Benton Community) 7-12 (M. For.) Consolation Bracket - Ann Cornell (Vinton Shellsburg) 11-11 won by medical forfeit over Madilyn Colburn (Benton Community) 7-12 (M. For.) 7th Place Match - Hadley Frater (Anamosa) 23-14 won by medical forfeit over Madilyn Colburn (Benton Community) 7-12 (M. For.) 155- Emma Fennern (5-23) placed 8th and scored 2.0 team points. Round 1 - Livvy Petlon (West Delaware) 8-19 won by fall over Emma Fennern (Benton Community) 5-23 (Fall 2:32) Round 2 - Joslyn Bordwell (West Fork) 17-9 won by fall over Emma Fennern (Benton Community) 5-23 (Fall 0:23) Round 3 - Isabellla Taylor (Anamosa) 22-14 won by fall over Emma Fennern (Benton Community) 5-23 (Fall 0:45) Consolation Bracket - Jamie Jones (Sumner Fredericksburg) 22-15 won by fall over Emma Fennern (Benton Community) 5-23 (Fall 1:49) 7th Place Match - Dakota Cornell (Vinton Shellsburg) 19-18 won by fall over Emma Fennern (Benton Community) 5-23 (Fall 1:53) 155B - Laynee Armstrong (4-20) placed 5th. Round 1 - Elyza Williamson (Osage) 7-12 won by fall over Laynee Armstrong (Benton Community) 4-20 (Fall 1:29) Round 2 - Carly Klein (Cedar Rapids Washington) 16-6 won by fall over Laynee Armstrong (Benton Community) 4-20 (Fall 1:30) Round 3 - Audrey Ruff (MFL MarMac) 15-16 won by fall over Laynee Armstrong (Benton Community) 4-20 (Fall 2:24) Round 4 - Mya Ellsworth (Union) 13-9 won by fall over Laynee Armstrong (Benton Community) 4-20 (Fall 1:00) 170B - Mililley Mason (3-2) placed 3rd. Round 1 - Mililley Mason (Benton Community) 3-2 won by fall over Gina Schmit (West Fork) 13-12 (Fall 5:52) Round 2 - Mililley Mason (Benton Community) 3-2 won by fall over Missy Jones (Clear Lake) 5-5 (Fall 3:39) Round 3 - Mililley Mason (Benton Community) 3-2 won by fall over Lydia Albertsen (Union) 4-13 (Fall 1:53) Championship Bracket - Samantha Murray (West Delaware) 12-6 won by fall over Mililley Mason (Benton Community) 3-2 (Fall 0:56) 1st Place Match - Harper Griffin (Marion) 13-10 won by fall over Mililley Mason (Benton Community) 3-2 (Fall 1:56) 235 - Mo Brown (9-18) placed 4th and scored 10.0 team points. Round 1 - Vanessa Schnuelle (Postville) 15-6 won by fall over Mo Brown (Benton Community) 9-18 (Fall 1:50) Round 2 - Mo Brown (Benton Community) 9-18 won by decision over Trinity Young (Linn-Mar) 11-7 (Dec 5-4) Round 3 - Emma Schipper (Osage) 20-15 won by fall over Mo Brown (Benton Community) 9-18 (Fall 1:12)

Here are a couple of photos courtesy of Jennifer Docekndorf from the 8th grade boys basketball game last night at South Tama. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

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Benton Community Spanish Club is selling cupcakes and pizza from Shelly's Sweets. See the pictures for pizza and cupcake offerings. If you are interested in purchasing any of these items please send money and your order information to Mr. Liddle at Benton Community High School. Checks can be made out to Benton Community Schools. Orders need to be in by Jan. 25th. If you have any questions, please email jliddle@benton.k12.ia.us Thank you for your support. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong This is a great way to support Spanish Club and Shelly's Sweets!

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau WaMaC action brings Benton against Independence in basketball Independence Benton Field goals 11/41 21/52 3-pointers 1/8 14/29 Free throws 3/12 6/9 Rebounds 24 37 Assists 8 18 Steals 9 14 Blocks 2 3 Turnovers 23 16 Fouls 9 10 Benton girls' basketball Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 at Van Horne Benton (10-2) 62, Independence (5-8) 26 I 2 8 4 12 - 26 BC 17 14 24 7 - 62 McKenna Kramer led Benton with 14 points. Jenna Twedt had 13 points. Emma Townsley had six assists. Zoey Junge had five rebounds. Townsley had three steals. Twedt added two blocks. Annie Johnson had 13 points for Independence. No. 2 Benton travels to No. 10 Vinton-Shellsburg (6-4) this Friday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m. Benton boys' basketball Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Independence Independence (5-7) 58, Benton (1-9) 48 BC 7 7 14 20 - 48 I 25 19 6 8 - 58 Benton statistics are coming. Aidan Bernard led Independence with 18 points. Benton travels to Vinton-Shellsburg (2-8) on Friday, Jan. 13, following the girls' game. Benton Independence Field goals 20/49 3-pointers 5/15 Free throws 13/24 Rebounds 36 Assists 16 Steals 8 Blocks 3 Turnovers 18 Fouls 17 #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

HS Boys Track Manager: If you are interested in helping out with the HS boys track team please see Mr. Winsor in room 19 or email him at kwinsor@benton.k12.ia.us. Managers are not required to be at practices!

My name is Jeff Zittergruen and I am currently in my 15th year teaching high school math, and my 10th year teaching at Benton Community. Along with teaching, I also coach high school football and girls basketball. My family (Chelsey, Kinley, Cooper, and Coen) lives in Atkins and we love being a part of the Bobcat community!

Bowling results Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau BC bowling team hosted Grundy Center at Turner Lanes Benton Bowling Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 Turner Lanes, Keystone Benton boys - Round 1 Murphy Glawe 117 124 241 Clayton Knight 125 114 239 Gage Offill 140 167 307 Brayden Boone 113 158 271 Nathan Rottman 164 163 327 Ethan Hepker 139 168 307 TOTAL - 1.453 Baker Games - 782 Match Total - 2, 235 Grundy Center Round 1 - 1,260 Baker Games - 734 Match Total 1,994 Benton girls - Round 1 Destiny Lindsey 81 106 187 Anna Pisch 118 130 248 Cali Nolte 108 158 266 Sydney Rupp 114 119 233 Janessa Bries 125 129 254 Brooke DeRycke 119 121 240 TOTAL - 1,241 Baker Games - 552 Match Total - 1,793 Grundy Center Round 1 - 1,316 Baker Games - 724 Match Total - 2,040 #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

A few more art projects for your enjoyment. #1 By Isaak Schmitz, #2 By Molly Light, #3 By Roni Dengler and #4 By Kierstyn Wacek #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Here are few recently completed art projects. #1 By Keri Ketchum #2 By Lillahnah DeLong #3 By Ashlyn Drahos and #4 By Peter Rashidi. These are just a few of the fantastic projects by our very talented students. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

GSA will be meeting Thursday, January 12th and Thursday, January 26th in Ms. Hillyer's room (room 207) during 5th hour. We look forward to seeing you there!

9th -12th grade baseball players: please download the Remind app and use class code @59a06 to stay up to date on winter and spring workouts.

Hello! I am Carey Ann Sahu and I am in my 14th year teaching special education at Benton Community High School. I wear many hats. I coach robotics, am the prom sponsor, and help with the food bank and clothing closet. I live in Atkins with my family. My older two children are both Benton Alumni. I enjoy reading, baking, sewing and spending time with my family.

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong BC girls travel to Ogden wrestling tournament 2023 Ogden Girls Gold Tournament Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 Ogden High School Osage 250.0 Ridge View 190.0 Dallas Center-Grimes 150.0 Perry 133.0 Spencer 120.0 Humboldt 116.0 Algona 106.0 Newton 85.0 LeMars 83.0 South Tama County 78.0 Yutan Girls 75.0 Gilbert 73.0 Nevada 65.0 South Central Calhoun 60.0 Colfax-Mingo 59.0 Valley, West Des Moines 55.0 West Fork, Sheffield 55.0 Manson Northwest Webster 52.0 Boone 45.0 Eagle Grove 45.0 AGWSR 37.0 Chariton 32.0 Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire 31.0 Benton Community 27.0 Ankeny 19.0 Urbandale 14.0 Ogden 6.0 Earlham 4.0 Emmetsburg 4.0 East Sac County 2.0 Carroll 0.0 Norwalk 0.0 Benton results 110- Katilynn Guldner (1-18) Champ. Round 1 - Gracie Waage (Dallas Center-Grimes) 24-1 won by fall over Katilynn Guldner (Benton Community) 1-18 (Fall 1:09) Cons. Round 2 - Emma Evens (Osage) 12-12 won by fall over Katilynn Guldner (Benton Community) 1-18 (Fall 1:01) 120 - Alexis Northcutt (8-13) Champ. Round 1 - Jenna Stohr (Algona) 16-10 won by fall over Alexis Northcutt (Benton Community) 8-13 (Fall 1:54) Cons. Round 2 - Zoey Johnson (Osage) 19-12 won by fall over Alexis Northcutt (Benton Community) 8-13 (Fall 0:48) 130 - Kaitlyn Bonewitz (6-18) Champ. Round 1 - Hadley Boshart (Gilbert) 16-4 won by fall over Kaitlyn Bonewitz (Benton Community) 6-18 (Fall 3:21) Cons. Round 1 - Regan Nicholson (Algona) 10-7 won by fall over Kaitlyn Bonewitz (Benton Community) 6-18 (Fall 0:58) 135- Lizzy Wolf (22-6) placed 2nd and scored 23.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 22-6 won by fall over Ryan Haynes (Algona) 17-8 (Fall 1:32) Quarterfinal - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 22-6 won by major decision over Bella Mulder (Dallas Center-Grimes) 16-6 (MD 11-3) Semifinal - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 22-6 won by fall over Isabelle Harris (Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire) 11-3 (Fall 2:39) 1st Place Match - Maeley Elsbury (South Tama County) 28-1 won by decision over Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 22-6 (Dec 6-0) 145- Madilyn Colburn (6-6) Champ. Round 1 - Laila Nielsen (Spencer) 17-10 won by fall over Madilyn Colburn (Benton Community) 6-6 (Fall 1:17) Cons. Round 1 - Madilyn Colburn (Benton Community) 6-6 won by forfeit over Dianna Ekchan (Ridge View) 7-18 (For.) Cons. Round 2 - Ella Olson (Humboldt) 16-9 won by fall over Madilyn Colburn (Benton Community) 6-6 (Fall 2:33) 155- Emma Fennern (6-18) Champ. Round 1 - Raegan Wooldridge (Manson Northwest Webster) 8-5 won by fall over Emma Fennern (Benton Community) 6-18 (Fall 1:24) Cons. Round 2 - Abagail Chyma (South Tama County) 17-10 won by fall over Emma Fennern (Benton Community) 6-18 (Fall 1:06) 235 - Mo Brown (7-15) placed 8th and scored 1.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Olivia Huckfelt (Spencer) 23-0 won by fall over Mo Brown (Benton Community) 7-15 (Fall 0:33) Cons. Round 3 - Emma Schipper (Osage) 15-15 won by fall over Mo Brown (Benton Community) 7-15 (Fall 0:34) 7th Place Match - Martina Kovalcikova (Urbandale) 9-8 won by fall over Mo Brown (Benton Community) 7-15 (Fall 5:53)

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong BC basketball teams compete against Solon on Friday Benton girls’ basketball Friday, Jan. 6, at Solon No. 4 Solon (9-1) 36, No. 2 Benton (9-1) 36 BC 7 9 9 10 – 35 S 11 4 8 13 – 36 Jenna Twedt led Benton with 10 points. Piper Nelson had seven rebounds and three steals. Emma Townsley had three assists. Solon statistics are coming. Benton hosts Independence (5-7) on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Van Horne. They play in a girl/boy doubleheader on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Vinton-Shellsburg (6-4). The game starts at 6:30 p.m. BC Solon Field goals 12/31 3-pointers 4/12 Free throws 7/11 Rebounds 22 Assists 7 Steals 7 Blocks 2 Turnovers 16 Fouls 16 Benton boys’ basketball Friday, Jan. 6, 2022, at Van Horne Solon (5-3) 55, Benton (1-8) 41 S 6 24 12 13 – 55 BC 11 8 11 11 – 41 Jake Benzing led Solon with 15 points. Gehrig Turner and Sean Stahle added 12 points each. Benton statistics are coming. Benton travels to Independence (4-7) on Tuesday, Jan. 10. They travel to Vinton-Shellsburg (2-7) on Friday, Jan. 13. The game starts at 7:15 p.m. Solon BC Field goals 21/44 3-pointers 7/15 Free throws 6/11 Rebounds 28 Assists 15 Steals 5 Blocks 0 Turnovers 9 Fouls 10

MS Student Council: There will be a MS student council meeting on Tuesday during 5th block in Mrs. Jones’ room.

HS Girls Track: There will be a meeting for all girls in grades 9-12 who plan to participate in high school girls track and field this spring, on Wednesday during block 5 in the IMC. If you can't attend the meeting please see coach Thomae on Thursday during lunch or after school in the student center.

Robotics competed at Harding MS on Friday. Photos from Carey Sahu. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong