Bobcats face Independence and CCA in wrestling meet Thursday
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Clear Creek Amana
Independence 37, Benton 29
106: Benjamin Anderson (INDE) over Memphis Bishop (BECO) (Fall 0:23)
113: Jaxson Mehlert (BECO) over Jackson Zieser (INDE) (Fall 0:48)
120: Zach Homan (INDE) over Garrett Kuch (BECO) (Fall 5:42)
126: Remy Ressler (INDE) over Jason Eastman (BECO) (Dec 8-6)
132: Carver Wieland (INDE) over TJ Lovell (BECO) (MD 18-5)
138: Tanner Wilson (INDE) over Elijah Kupka (BECO) (Dec 8-5)
144: Tyler Wieland (INDE) over Ryan Koehler (BECO) (Fall 5:29)
150: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Kameron Kremer (INDE) (Dec 14-10)
157: Owen Miller (INDE) over Elias Bieschke (BECO) (Dec 6-4)
165: Blayke Heying (BECO) over Christopher Meyer (INDE) (Dec 3-2)
175: Braylen Bieber (INDE) over Mayson Mitchell (BECO) (Fall 3:06)
190: Blayke Heying (BECO) over Mikey Bailey (INDE) (TF 21-6 1:33)
215: Troy Kupka (BECO) over Colton McDowell (INDE) (Fall 3:22)
285: Will Clausen (BECO) over Gable Eddy (INDE) (Fall 2:25)
Benton 47, Clear Creek Amana 28
113: Jaxson Mehlert (BECO) over Wyatt Iburg (CCA) (Fall 0:43)
120: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over Jose Mendieta (CCA) (Fall 3:36)
126: Jason Eastman (BECO) over Malachi Clement (CCA) (MD 15-7)
132: Cale Nash (CCA) over TJ Lovell (BECO) (TF 17-1 3:16)
138: Elijah Kupka (BECO) over Jay Halverson (CCA) (TF 18-3 4:57)
144: Nolan Howell (CCA) over Ryan Koehler (BECO) (TF 17-2 1:25
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150: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Trace Robertson (CCA) (MD 23-13)
157: Ben Haughey (CCA) over Elias Bieschke (BECO) (Fall 2:49)
165: Blayke Heying (BECO) over Connor Duncan (CCA) (TF 18-3 2:05)
175: Clayton Isham (CCA) over Mayson Mitchell (BECO) (Fall 2:56)
190: Brenden Heying (BECO) over Dylan Schrock (CCA) (TF 22-6 2:54)
215: Troy Kupka (BECO) over Brody Fairholm (CCA) (Fall 1:33)
285: Will Clausen (BECO) over William Carhoff (CCA) (Fall 2:00)
106: Cole Kasparek (CCA) over Memphis Bishop (BECO) (Fall 0:28)
For all you weekend warriors wanting to get out and support your Bobcats here is a list of activities this weekend. Enjoy!
Check out all the news this winter in the January issue of the Middle School Newsletter
Eighth grade students participated in a dynamic three-hour "Life Skills Simulation" presented by Junior Achievement (JA) of Eastern Iowa designed to teach practical budgeting and decision-making.
The event began with a 15-minute orientation, where participants were assigned a life scenario, including a family structure, career, and monthly income. This set the stage for the day’s activities.
During the 1 hour and 45-minute research and budgeting phase, students visited 20 interactive stations, each covering a key expense category, such as housing, transportation, and pet care. Guided by volunteers, they discussed real-world costs—like average mortgage expenses in Iowa—and crafted a personalized budget based on their assigned scenario.
In the 45-minute shopping phase, students used iPads to make spending decisions within their budgets, exploring the impact of choices like securing a home loan on their overall finances.
The session concluded with 15 minutes of reflection and group discussion, where participants shared insights and asked questions, rounding out an engaging, hands-on lesson in financial literacy.
What do you love most about working at Benton?
Working with kids everyday and having an opportunity to support them.
Benton boys’ basketball
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at Benton
Marion (4-5) 65, Benton (3-6) 61
M 15 11 18 21 - 65
BC 17 11 7 16 - 51
Carson Pickering led Benton with 15 points. Eli Patterson added 13 and Brody Timmerman had 12. Timmerman had six rebounds. Gavin Brooks had four assists for Benton. Patterson had four steals. Brooks had two blocks.
Benton
Field Goals 17/49
Three-pointers 9/22
Free throws 8/10
Rebounds 18
Assists 13
Steals 8
Blocks 3
Turnovers 6
Fouls 14
Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at Independence
Benton (3-6) vs. Independence (5-4)
Benton girls’ basketball
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at Van Horne
No. 14 Marion (7-3) 52, Benton (2-7) 22
M 14 13 11 14 - 52
BC 3 5 10 4 - 22
Talulah Schroeder had 10 points for Benton. Hailey Suiter added seven. With six rebounds each were Aubrey Kelly and Suiter. Kelly had three assists. Sophia Seeck had three steals.
Benton
Field Goals 8/44
Three-pointers 2/17
Free throws 4/10
Rebounds 28
Assists 6
Steals 5
Blocks 2
Turnovers 15
Fouls 8
Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at Independence
Benton (2-7) at Independence (6-5)
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, a group of 8th grade students students who have completed the exploratory class, Careers, participated in Junior Achievement: Finance Park at the Van Horne Community Center. This was a unique opportunity for these students to engage in a simulation focusing on financial literacy, work, and career readiness.
In the simulation students were assigned a life scenario at random, conducted research, created a budget, and practiced responsible spending. The experience concluded with a group debrief to reflect on their learning.
Current Benton Sophomores and Juniors, Summer Internships are Available!
Now through February 5th, the Workplace Learning Connection's Internship application is open for Summer Internships. Summer Internships do give you high school and college credit.
If you are interested in finding out more information, visit https://www.kirkwood.edu/workplace-learning-connection/internships/index
If you know you are interested and just need the application form, visit https://www.workplacelearningconnections.com/default.aspx
Thanks for all you do to make Benton Community a great place to be!
Thanks for all you do to make Benton Community a great place to be!
Preschool Schedule Change:
Wednesday, January 15 will now be 4 yr old PK only
Friday, January 17 (early out) there will be NO PK
This schedule change is for both Atkins and Keystone Elementaries.
Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at Denver High School
1 Waverly-Shell Rock 198.5
2 Vinton-Shellsburg 156.0
3 New Hampton 149.0
4 Charles City 125.5
5 Denver 115.5
6 Waterloo West 109.0
7 Alburnett 99.0
8 Sumner-Fredericksburg 82.0
9 Sigourney-Keota 78.0
10 Benton Community 75.0
11 North Fayette Valley 62.0
12 Janesville 56.5
13 Oelwein 29.0
14 Columbus Catholic, Waterloo 22.0
15 AGWSR 19.0
16 Tripoli 17.0
17 Meskwaki Settlement 15.0
Benton results
105 - Alexis Sexton (11-13) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Kylie Belinsky (Sumner-Fredericksburg) 9-8 won by fall over Alexis Sexton (Benton Community) 11-13 (Fall 1:11)
Cons. Round 3 - Carlyn McGraw (Alburnett) 13-8 won by fall over Alexis Sexton (Benton Community) 11-13 (Fall 0:27)
115 - Kaitlyn Bonewitz (13-15) placed 8th and scored 8.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Kaitlyn Bonewitz (Benton Community) 13-15 won by fall over Vanessa Salas (New Hampton) 10-12 (Fall 1:46)
Quarterfinal - Reanah Utterback (Sigourney-Keota) 22-0 won by fall over Kaitlyn Bonewitz (Benton Community) 13-15 (Fall 1:23)
Cons. Round 2 - Libby Stocks (Waterloo West) 19-6 won by fall over Kaitlyn Bonewitz (Benton Community) 13-15 (Fall 1:30)
Cons. Round 3 - Kaitlyn Bonewitz (Benton Community) 13-15 won by fall over Lillie Caster (Charles City) 4-7 (Fall 0:50)
7th Place Match - Addison Buseman (Janesville) 18-7 won by fall over Kaitlyn Bonewitz (Benton Community) 13-15 (Fall 1:24)
120 - Katilynn Guldner (5-9) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Joslyn Kraft (North Fayette Valley) 9-15 won by fall over Katilynn Guldner (Benton Community) 5-9 (Fall 0:49)
Cons. Round 3 - Emilyn Luhring (Waverly-Shell Rock) 8-8 won by fall over Katilynn Guldner (Benton Community) 5-9 (Fall 1:22)
130 - Willow Sexton (23-13) placed 3rd and scored 18.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Willow Sexton (Benton Community) 23-13 won by fall over Denver Miller (AGWSR) 7-9 (Fall 2:17)
Semifinal - Sophie Glaser (New Hampton) 24-8 won by fall over Willow Sexton (Benton Community) 23-13 (Fall 1:06)
Cons. Round 3 - Willow Sexton (Benton Community) 23-13 won by fall over Ty`Onna Scott (Waterloo West) 6-3 (Fall 3:08)
3rd Place Match - Willow Sexton (Benton Community) 23-13 won by fall over Kia Montgomery (Sigourney-Keota) 12-12 (Fall 3:18)
135 - Izzy Schoettmer (20-16) placed 6th and scored 6.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Elizabeth Roberts (Waterloo West) 16-10 won by fall over Izzy Schoettmer (Benton Community) 20-16 (Fall 5:34)
Cons. Round 2 - Izzy Schoettmer (Benton Community) 20-16 won by fall over Kinley Roths (Charles City) 9-13 (Fall 5:21)
Cons. Round 3 - Jaylynn Craun (Oelwein) 13-8 won by decision over Izzy Schoettmer (Benton Community) 20-16 (Dec 7-1)
5th Place Match - Dakota Hatchel (Vinton-Shellsburg) 5-4 won by decision over Izzy Schoettmer (Benton Community) 20-16 (Dec 10-7)
145 - Jordan Koehler (4-5) placed 7th and scored 2.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Angelina Dye (Meskwaki Settlement) 4-5 won by fall over Jordan Koehler (Benton Community) 4-5 (Fall 3:18)
Cons. Round 2 - Elliemae Forey (Janesville) 3-15 won by fall over Jordan Koehler (Benton Community) 4-5 (Fall 0:59)
155 - Layna DeMoss (29-3) placed 4th and scored 14.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Layna DeMoss (Benton Community) 29-3 won by fall over Bree McCusker (Alburnett) 3-7 (Fall 3:04)
Semifinal - Jamie Jones (Sumner-Fredericksburg) 19-6 won by fall over Layna DeMoss (Benton Community) 29-3 (Fall 3:04)
Cons. Round 3 - Layna DeMoss (Benton Community) 29-3 won by fall over Alexis Oakland (North Fayette Valley) 12-12 (Fall 3:39)
3rd Place Match - Destiny Kolheim (Charles City) 15-4 won in sudden victory - 1 over Layna DeMoss (Benton Community) 29-3 (SV-1 7-4)
190 - Mo Brown (6-15) placed 6th and scored 7.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Mo Brown (Benton Community) 6-15 won by fall over Evie Wagner (Waverly-Shell Rock) 1-2 (Fall 5:22)
Semifinal - Leah Stewart (Charles City) 19-1 won by fall over Mo Brown (Benton Community) 6-15 (Fall 0:37)
Cons. Round 3 - Isabella Harken (Tripoli) 9-2 won by fall over Mo Brown (Benton Community) 6-15 (Fall 1:12)
5th Place Match - Evie Wagner (Waverly-Shell Rock) 1-2 won by decision over Mo Brown (Benton Community) 6-15 (Dec 4-0)
235 - Averie Gale (11-2) placed 2nd and scored 20.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Averie Gale (Benton Community) 11-2 won by fall over Vivian Soifer (Charles City) 4-8 (Fall 0:27)
Semifinal - Averie Gale (Benton Community) 11-2 won by fall over Reagan Westphal (Waterloo West) 12-12 (Fall 1:56)
1st Place Match - Ava Trende (New Hampton) 20-7 won by fall over Averie Gale (Benton Community) 11-2 (Fall 0:24)
BC Boys Wrestling Places 4th at Osage
Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at Osage Community Schools
Team Results
1 Algona 199.0
2 Osage 185.0
3 Denver 175.0
4 Benton Community 168.0
5 Humboldt 148.5
6 West Marshall 137.0
7 Anamosa 128.0
8 Nashua-Plainfield 126.0
9 North Polk 100.5
10 Clear Lake 98.0
11 Crestwood, Cresco 95.0
12 West Branch 78.5
13 Iowa Falls-Alden 70.5
14 PCM, Monroe 59.5
15 West Hancock, Britt 49.5
16 Maquoketa Valley 45.5
17 Mason City 20.5
Benton Results
106 - Memphis Bishop - DNP
113 - Jaxson Mehlert - 2nd
120 - Garrett Kuch - 5th
126 - Jason Eastman - DNP
132 - TJ Lovell - 5th
132 - Brock Corrigan - DNP
138 - Ryan Koehler - 6th
144 - Elijah Kupka - 3rd
150 - Joel Hacker - DNP
157 - Elias Bieschke - 5th
165 - Blayke Heying - 1st
175 - Sage Edberg - DNP
190 - Brenden Heying - 2nd
215 - Troy Kupka - 3rd
285 - Will Clausen - DNP
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow
Attendance Works
What do you love most about working at Benton?
The feeling of family with co-workers and students.
At the recent School Board meeting Melisa Venneman was sworn in as the new Business Manager/SBO and School Board Secretary/Treasurer. Congratulations to Melisa in her new role at Benton!
Thanks for all you do to make Benton Community a great place to be!
Every School Day Counts
Thanks for all you do to make Benton Community a great place to be!
What do you love most about working Benton?
The way everyone welcomes and accepts everyone is amazing.
