Benton Community School District

Benton Baseball, Week of June 30, 2025
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

Monday, June 30, 2025, at Grinnell
Benton 8, Grinnell 3

Benton had 12 hits. VJ Schulte had two RBIs. Drew Fillenworth was 2 for 3. Carson Nolan was 3 for 4 with a double and three RBIs. Kale Gallagher was 2 for 4 with two RBIs. Kaleb Hupke was 2 for 4 with a double. Fillenworth stole two bases. Nolan stole one. Brooks Mitchell-Birdsell threw for seven innings, allowed nine hits, three runs (two earned), and struck out five.

Benton 6, Grinnell 1

Benton had nine hits. Eli Patterson was 2 for 2. Grady Frese had two RBIs. Gallagher was 2 for 3 with a double and one RBI. Patterson stole one base. Fillenworth was the winning pitcher. He threw for six innings, allowed three hits, one earned run, hit two batters and struck out nine.

Benton (22-5) hosts Xavier (15-14) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, in Van Horne. Benton hosts Solon (16-11) at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, at Van Horne. On Thursday, July 3, at Van Horne, it's a conference doubleheader starting at 5 p.m. against Center Point-Urbana (6-16). Benton hosts Vinton-Shellsburg (4-16) on Tuesday, July 8, at 7 p.m. Tournament action starts Friday, July 11, at 7 p.m. at Van Horne against Williamsburg (10-14).

about 8 hours ago, Central Office

At Benton Community, we take pride in the accomplishments of our students and want to highlight the diverse paths Bobcats are taking to work and earn. Over the next couple of months, we will highlight some of our students who are employed and learning in the workplace. This aligns with our District Career & Academic Plan. If you know of a student who is working while in high school, please encourage them to complete the survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclZb2qZrn4xKxBxN7-Iycammf8P3Kq4wLu9dOSVP8X7vSS4A/viewform?usp=header

about 15 hours ago, Central Office

Benton Softball, Week of June 23, 2025 Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Mount Vernon No. 5 Mount Vernon 12, Benton 1 BC 100 00 - 1 MV 408 00 - 12 Benton had four hits. Haiden Moore was 2 for 2, Hannah Greiner was 2 for 2 with a double. Brynnlee Seeck threw for two innings, allowed six hits, eight runs (five earned), walked two, hit one batter and struck out one. Ellie Williamson threw for one inning, allowed three hits, four runs (three earned), and walked one. Mount Vernon 6, Benton 5 BC 102 110 0 - 5 MV 001 201 x - 6 Benton had eight hits. Greiner was 2 for 4 with a triple. Ana Glawe was 2 for 4. Layna DeMoss had two RBIs. Moore threw for 6 2/3 innings, allowed six earned runs, hit two batters, walked two and struck out three. Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Vinton Benton 6, Vinton-Shellsburg 2 BC 100 110 3 - 6 VS 000 200 0 - 2 Benton had 10 hits. Ana Glawe was 3 for 3 with a double and two RBIs. DeMoss had a double and two RBIs. Stealing one base each were Moore, Greiner and Brynnlee Seeck. Seeck threw for seven innings, allowed four hits, two earned runs, walked two and struck out five. Friday, June 27, 2025, at U of Iowa Softball Complex No. 10 Muscatine 7, Benton 2 M 000 133 0 - 7 BC 000 020 x - 2 Benton had eight hits. Moore was 2 for 4. Greiner was 2 for 4 with two RBIs. DeMoss was 2 for 3. Stealing one base each were Moore, Greiner and Libi Frese. Ellie Williamson threw for 1/3 innings, allowed 10 hits, seven runs (two earned), and hit one batter. Paige Meyer threw for two outs, and allowed one hit. Benton 16, Davenport West 1 BC 481 3 - 16 DW 001 0 - 1 Benton had 18 hits. Moore was 3 for 4 with one RBI. Greiner was 3 for 3 with three doubles and three RBIs. Glawe was 2 for 3 with a double, home run and four RBIs. Calista Nolte was 2 for 4 with one RBI. Marissa Nolte was 3 for 4 with a double and three RBIs. DeMoss stole one base. Moore threw for four innings, allowed three hits, one earned run, walked one, hit one batter and struck out five. Benton (14-11) travels to No. 12 Grinnell (24-4) on Monday, June 30. Benton hosts No. 15 Center Point-Urbana (17-12) on Wednesday, July 2. On Thursday, July 13, Benton hosts Solon (16-12). On Thursday, July 10, Benton hosts Iowa Falls-Alden at 7 p.m., for the start of the Class 3A Region 4 tournament. The winner goes on to play in round two on Saturday, July 12, at 7 p.m. at Van Horne.

1 day ago, Central Office

Iowa's new Hands -Free Driving law goes into effect July 1st. This law prohibits drivers from holding or manually operating a cell phone or other electronic device while driving.

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6 days ago, Central Office

Benton Baseball, Week of June 23, 2025 Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Monday, June 23, 2025, at Van Horne Benton 7, Solon 5 S 300 11 - 5 BC 200 14 - 7 Benton had eight hits against Solon. Eli Patterson was 2 for 3 with a triple and one RBI. VJ Schulte had a double. Drew Fillenworth was 2 for 2 with a double, home run and four RBIs. Grady Frese had two RBIs. Brooks Mitchell-Birdsell threw for five innings, allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), walked four, hit two batters and struck out three. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Van Horne Benton 12, Anamosa 3 A 100 100 0 - 3 BC 104 601 x - 12 Benton had 10 hits. VJ Schulte was 3 for 5. Carson Nolan was 2 for 5 with one RBI. Grady Frese had two RBIs. Kaleb Hupke stole one base. Adam Roos was the winning pitcher, throwing for six innings, allowing five hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batters and struck out seven. Kale Gallagher threw for one inning, walked one and struck out one.

6 days ago, Central Office

Time Change Varsity Baseball vs Anamosa will play first tonight (6/23) starting at 5:00 PM. JV will follow.

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8 days ago, Central Office

Benton Baseball won over West Branch 11-1 last Friday. The Bobcats are 17-5 this season and host Solon tonight (6/23) with a 5:00 PM start time. Go Bobcats!

8 days ago, Central Office

Healthy Kids Iowa is Back! We believe every child deserves access to healthy food - no ID, no incoming check, no paperwork. Just come! Each eligible child can receive up to $40 in healthy groceries once per month this summer, thanks to Virginia Gay Hospital and your local schools. * Pick up locations (4-7 PM): *June 26 - July 17 - August 7 *Benton Community High School, 600 1st St., Van Horne (Near Gym Doors) *Vinton-Shellsburg High School, 210 W 21st St., Vinton (East side, back parking lot) We're here to help make summer easier for families - with friendly smiles, helping hands, and healthy food. Questions ? Call Virginia Gay Hospital at (319) 472-6200.

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13 days ago, Central Office

Location Change: L3 DH Baseball vs CC-A will now be played at Benton tomorrow (June 19) starting at 12:00 PM

13 days ago, Central Office

Benton baseball, Week of June 16, 2025 Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Monday, June 16, 2025, at Marion Marion 4, Benton 2 BC 000 000 3 - 3 M 100 100 2 - 4 Benton had five hits. Eli Patterson was 2 for 3. Grant Volesky had a double and one RBI. brooks Mitchell-Birdsell there for 6 2/3 innings, allowed seven hits, four earned runs, walked five and struck one. Marion 5, Benton 3 BC 100 020 0 - 3 M 102 101 x - 5 Statistics are coming.

14 days ago, Central Office

Benton softball, Week of June 16, 2025 Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Monday, June 16, 2025, at Marion Marion 7, Benton 6 BC 002 040 00 - 6 M 200 400 01 - 7 Benton 6, Marion 1 BC 101 001 3 - 6 M 000 010 0 - 1 Statistics are coming

14 days ago, Central Office