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Benton results from WaMaC Conference Tournament in Solon Jan. 29th, 2022
Stats courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
106 - Ryan Koehler (5-12) placed 8th and scored 1.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Cale Nash (Clear Creek-Amana) 34-7 won by fall over Koehler (Fall 1:49)
Cons. Round 2 - Cael Steinkamp (Center Point-Urbana) 27-12 won by fall over Koehler (Fall 1:30)
7th Place Match - Lucas Horak (Marion) 22-20 won by fall over Koehler (Fall 3:57)
113 - Elijah Kupka (22-5) placed 5th and scored 6.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Nolan Howell (Clear Creek-Amana) 24-16 won by decision over Kupka (Dec 5-2)
Cons. Round 2 - Kupka won by decision over Kyler Jessup (Solon) 23-29 (Dec 9-4)
Cons. Round 3 - Ryan Hilby (West Delaware, Manchester) 22-10 won by decision over Kupka (Dec 5-4)
5th Place Match - Kupka won by decision over Nolan Howell (Clear Creek-Amana) 24-16 (Dec 8-2)
120 - Jordan Thys (27-13) placed 5th and scored 10.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Carter Lamont (Vinton-Shellsburg) 27-11 won by major decision over Thys (MD 10-2)
Cons. Round 2 - Thys won by fall over Anthony Fenton (Williamsburg) 3-13 (Fall 0:55)
Cons. Round 3 - Kale Wieland (Independence) 22-7 won by major decision over Thys (MD 19-7)
5th Place Match - Thys won by fall over Teegan Fuessley (Center Point-Urbana) 20-22 (Fall 1:32)
126 - Jaiden Moore (34-0) placed 1st and scored 28.5 team points.
Quarterfinal - Moore won by tech fall over Rodney Fetter (Marion) 17-25 (TF-1.5 3:08 (23-7))
Semifinal - Moore won by tech fall over Nick Schmidt (Beckman Catholic) 36-5 (TF-1.5 5:03 (20-4))
1st Place Match - Moore won by tech fall over Tyler Wieland (Independence) 30-11 (TF-1.5 5:04 (23-8))
138 - Blake Heying (21-15) placed 5th and scored 7.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Carter Straw (Independence) 35-11 won by fall over Heying (Fall 0:33)
Cons. Round 2 - Heying won by decision over Max Carlson (Clear Creek-Amana) 23-23 (Dec 12-9)
Cons. Round 3 - Jackson Jaspers (Mount Vernon) 37-7 won by fall over Heying (Fall 0:58)
5th Place Match - Heying won by major decision over Saul Martinez (Williamsburg) 2-6 (MD 11-1)
145
Brenden Heying (31-4) placed 2nd and scored 22.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) 31-4 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) 31-4 won by fall over Carson Turnis (West Delaware, Manchester) 18-20 (Fall 1:22)
Semifinal - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) 31-4 won by decision over Isaiah Weber (Independence) 32-7 (Dec 9-8)
1st Place Match - Cooper Sanders (Vinton-Shellsburg) 32-0 won by decision over Brenden Heying (Benton Community) 31-4 (Dec 10-4)
152 - Clayton Sebetka (28-12) placed 5th and scored 13.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Sebetka won by fall over Tyler Foreman (Center Point-Urbana) 4-17 (Fall 1:49)
Quarterfinal - Sebetka won by decision over Conner Parker (Williamsburg) 12-10 (Dec 6-3)
Semifinal - Gabe Sanders (Vinton-Shellsburg) 15-0 won by fall over Sebetka (Fall 1:09)
Cons. Round 3 - Dalton Hoover (Independence) 19-14 won by fall over Sebetka (Fall 1:17)
5th Place Match - Sebetka won by medical forfeit over Conner Parker (Williamsburg) 12-10 (M. For.)
170 - Koley Kelly (15-19) placed 8th and scored 7.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Lucas Kampman (Solon) 33-7 won by fall over Kelly (Fall 1:21)
Cons. Round 1 - Kelly won by fall over Jesse Cornwell (Maquoketa) 3-23 (Fall 1:16)
Cons. Round 2 - Kelly won by major decision over Ethan Hangartner (Marion) 16-23 (MD 9-0)
Cons. Round 3 - Kelly won by decision over Alexander Marovets (Williamsburg) 9-5 (Dec 4-2)
7th Place Match - Ryan Funke (Beckman Catholic) 26-11 won by fall over Kelly (Fall 5:07)
182 - Mayson Mitchell (11-17)
Champ. Round 1 - Dade Altman (Solon) 19-27 won by decision over Mitchell (Dec 7-6)
Cons. Round 3 - Aaron Rose (Marion) 12-10 won by fall over Mitchell (Fall 4:41)
195 - Troy Kupka (7-21) place
Champ. Round 1 - Abe Duval (Marion) 24-7 won by decision over Kupka (Dec 9-2)
Cons. Round 3 - Braydon Hoffman (Solon) 19-18 won by fall over Kupka (Fall 4:54)
220- Aidan Thompson (1-6)
Champ. Round 1 - Tyler Hancox (Solon) 19-12 won by fall over Thompson (Fall 0:40)
Cons. Round 3 - Tayt Broell (Marion) 18-15 won by fall over Thompson (Fall 1:30)
285 - Brennen Blegen (24-9) placed 5th and scored 10.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Trystin Lashley (Mount Vernon) 27-17 won by fall over Blegen (Fall 4:37)
Cons. Round 2 - Blegen won by fall over Gavin Vesey (Williamsburg) 19-27 (Fall 2:36)
Cons. Round 3 - Cameron Geuther (West Delaware, Manchester) 26-12 won by fall over Blegen (Fall 3:40)
5th Place Match - Blegen won by fall over Tono Cornell (Independence) 17-18 (Fall 0:51)
Message from the Anderson family:
Board Director Theresa Thompson and superintendent Dr. Ewell, attend legislative forum tonight in Brooklyn.
Benton Community is seeking a dynamic Long Term Substitute High School Social Studies Teacher for the remainder of the 2021-2022 School Year. The assignment is focused on the following curricular areas: Government, Global Studies, and Modern America. Applicants will be expected to complete daily lesson planning, provide student feedback, and complete grading.
All interested applicants must apply using the Frontline/Applitrack link shown below. This position is also posted on Teach Iowa.
If interested, please contact:
Mr. Rob Arnold, Principal
319-228-8701
rarnold@benton.k12.ia.us
or
Dr. Pamela Ewell, Superintendent
319-228-8701
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER RATES WITH A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE
Provisional, Educational, Substitute or Professional Certificate. A four-year degree.
Teaching days 1-15 - $126.00/day
1/2 teaching day - $ 63.00
After fifteen (15) consecutive days in the same substitute teaching position, the substitute teacher will be placed on the salary schedule at the B.A. base salary on the first (1st) experience level. (FY’22 - $175.87/day.)
Mrs. Dawn Arnold, our high school math teacher, is recognized today as an Iowa Teacher of the Year Finalist. Congratulations Mrs. Arnold! We are very proud of you!
The Bobcat nation honors and remembers our coach, teacher and friend, Mr. Derek Anderson tonight. The lights on our baseball field remain on tonight for Coach Anderson!
Today the Bobcat nation will say goodbye to Mr. Derek Anderson, our High School social studies teacher who touched the lives of so many students, teachers, parents, and community members. This is a special day to honor and celebrate his life. Derek was one of our best.....a man of integrity, professionalism, and thoughtfulness. We thank Derek for his influence on our lives, for his individualized care and concern for his students, for showing us how to inspire and support others, and just for being him. RIP Mr. Anderson
Link to Memorial Video of Derek Anderson: https://tinyurl.com/mpt3ur2n
Boys Basketball 1/25/22
#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Halftime performance by our junior dancers!
Benton Basketball - Go Bobcats!
Dear Parents, Students, Staff & Community Members,
Benton Community and Central Lutheran Schools are canceled for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 26th.
Extreme low temperatures are expected tomorrow morning and for the safety of our students, staff, and buses, school will be canceled.
It is not feasible to move school for our students to the afternoon and if you recall, our school calendar indicates an early dismissal for tomorrow. However, we will not run a late start or early dismissal. School is canceled.
During the afternoon, we will be remembering and honoring one of our teachers who unexpectedly passed away last week. Mr. Derek Anderson touched the lives of many students, staff, and community members. Mr. Anderson's obituary is posted on our website at:
www.benton.k12.ia.us
Students - please expect to hear from your coaches and sponsors about practices on Wednesday.
Thank you.
Dr. Pamela Ewell, Superintendent
& the
Benton Community School District Administration
Benton Girls Basketball
#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will be on a 2-hour delay, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 25.
No morning activities or weight room.
Preschool - late start schedule.
Thank you.
Benton Community Administration
Great weekend for Benton Girls Basketball!
Girls basketball picked up another win Friday January 21st against Williamsburg. Final score Benton 48 Williamsburg 35.
Saturday January 22nd Girls won against Union. Final Benton 64 Union 31
Great Job! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
As per the wishes of the Anderson family, memorials may be directed to the Benton Community High School Baseball Program in memory of Derek.
Memorials can be sent to:
Benton Community School District
Central Office
304 1st Street
Van Horne, IA 52346
Questions? Please call Central Office and speak with Melody Spence, Dr. Pam Ewell, or Dr. James Bieschke
(319) 228-8701
Thank you.
Obituary for Derek Dean Anderson - https://www.murdochfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Derek-Anderson-2/#!/Obituary
Derek Dean Anderson, age 43, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord Jesus in heaven on January 20, 2022. While we deeply mourn the unexpected loss of such a beloved grandson, son, brother, uncle, and friend; we also rejoice in the absolute assurance of a future blessed reunion, which is promised to all who, like Derek, have trusted in the sacrifice of Jesus for the forgiveness of sins and eternal life (John 3:16; 6:35-40; 14:1-6; Ephesians 2:8-9). A visitation will be held from 3 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Veritas Church, 509 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.
Derek was born to Larry Dean and Charlotte Valdena “Dena” (Boone) Anderson on January 17, 1979, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Derek was a 1997 graduate of Bellefontaine High School in Bellefontaine, Ohio, where he excelled academically (National Honor Society) and athletically (1997 Male Athlete of the Year). Derek played collegiate baseball for Northern Kentucky University (NKU) where he achieved academic all-conference honors for three years. He graduated from NKU in 2001 with a degree in secondary education. Derek played baseball post-collegiately for the Springfield Giants (Ohio) who won the National Amateur Baseball Federation Major Division World Series in 2002. Derek’s career took him from Ohio to Virginia and finally back to Iowa where he taught and coached baseball for 15 years at Benton Community High School in Van Horne.
Even though Derek never married, his life was full of love for the Lord and others. Derek attended Veritas Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. His house was full of bible study notes and he enjoyed studying with friends. Derek enjoyed Iowa Hawkeye sports, bowling, ice fishing, and a good cinnamon roll. Derek’s family and friends meant the world to him. His nieces and nephews never tired of using Derek as a jungle gym and he never tired of having them “hang” around. He devoted much time and love to his students and baseball players. Derek will truly be remembered for his kind spirit and care for others, which is evidenced by the incredible outpouring of love from people across the country.
Survivors include his father, Larry Anderson of Cedar Rapids; mother, Valdena “Dena” Anderson of Cedar Rapids; paternal grandmother, Helen Anderson of Cedar Rapids; brothers, Jay (Kristie) Anderson of Monroe, Michigan, and Chris (Christina) Anderson of Blairstown, Iowa; nieces, Noel, Anna, and Selah; and nephews, Deacon, Graham, Duncan, and Oliver.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Paul Anderson; and maternal grandparents, Oscar and Jewel Boone.
Memorials may be directed to the Benton Community High School Baseball Program in memory of Derek.
Funeral arrangements and visitation for Derek Anderson:
https://www.murdochfuneralhome.com/m/obituaries/Derek-Anderson-2/Memories
Dear Bobcat Families,
It's with a heavy heart that we share with the Bobcat community that Derek Anderson, a teacher at our High School, and a valued member of our school community, has unexpectedly passed away.
Mr. Anderson taught High School Government, Global History, Modern American History, and other social studies classes for Benton Community. He was a beloved teacher and coach and will be missed greatly.
Derek was a member of the Benton community for 15 years and touched the lives of many students, parents, and staff as a teacher and baseball coach. His reach went well beyond his classroom and the ball field, and we are saddened that he's no longer with us.
We have Derek's family's permission to share this information with our school community and will share additional details when arrangements have been made. We also will have trained counselors available Friday and the days following to speak with students and staff who would like to visit with them.
Support is also available 24/7 on the Your Life Iowa Crisis Line 855-581-8111 or text 855-895-8398
We will let you know the arrangements as we learn more.
Our deepest condolences to the Anderson family.
Dr. Pamela Ewell
Superintendent
& the
Benton Community School District Administration
Dr. James Bieschke
Mr. Rob Arnold
Mr. Shawn Pfiffner
Mr. Ryan Junge
Mr. Phillip Eastman
Mr. Jason West
Ms. Anna Upah