Bobcats host Vinton-Shellsburg in wrestling on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at Van Horne
Benton 56, Vinton-Shellsburg 15
126: Ryan Koehler (BECO) over Ryan Shipley (VISH) (Fall 1:17)
132: Elijah Kupka (BECO) over Landon Osborn (VISH) (Fall 2:30)
138: Elias Bieschke (BECO) over Owen Mullinex (VISH) (Fall 3:23)
144: Carter Lamont (VISH) over Brady Patterson (BECO) (Dec 5-2)
150: Jackson Hansel (VISH) over Derek Roos (BECO) (Fall 3:49)
157: Blayke Heying (BECO) over Brant Dickinson (VISH) (Dec 7-3)
165: Brenden Heying (BECO) over (VISH) (For.)
175: Darian Schneider (VISH) over Mayson Mitchell (BECO) (Fall 1:07)
190: Troy Kupka (BECO) over Max Janssen (VISH) (Fall 3:50)
215: Will Clausen (BECO) over Aiden Parmater (VISH) (Fall 3:01)
285: Brennen Blegen (BECO) over Cole Siems (VISH) (Fall 0:11)
106: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over Eli Ollinger (VISH) (Dec 5-4)
113: Jason Eastman (BECO) over Conner Bridgewater (VISH) (TF 17-2 3:03)
120: Brock Corrigan (BECO) over Michael Homewood (VISH) (Dec 10-9)
Benton travels to the East Marshall/GMG dual tournament on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STELLA!! Bobcats from across the district have showered Stella with birthday blessings and enjoyed birthday cake at lunch!
Our Bobcat teams are on the road this Friday night. Check out where they are and get out to see the action!
3:30 PM - Bowling at Vinton-Shellsburg @ Berry Lanes
5:00 PM - HS Girls WaMaC Wrestling @ Clear Creek - Amana
HS Boys and Girls Basketball @ South Tama
4:00 PM - JV Girls Game
5:15 PM - Freshman Boys Game
6:30 PM - Varsity Girls Game
7:45 PM - Varsity Boys Game
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will have a 2 hour late start today, Friday, January 19th. Buses will be running on hard surface routes. There are no morning activities, no breakfast is served, and AM & PM preschool times are adjusted.
Boys home meet TONIGHT at 6 p.m. and youth wrestler night! Youth wrestlers get in free if they are wearing their youth wrestling t-shirt from this year.
Bobcats hosted Grinnell in boys' basketball Jan. 16
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Benton boys' basketball
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Van Horne
Grinnell 73, Benton 41
G 21 20 17 15 - 73
BC 11 6 10 14 - 41
The Bobcats were 11 of 48 for field goals, 7 of 26 for three-pointers, and 12 of 16 for free throws. The team had 16 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, 13 turnovers and 18 fouls. Ryan Spina led Benton with 12 points. Kolby Wenger had six rebounds. Owen Tjelmeland had three assists. Wenger had two steals.
Benton travels to Vinton-Shellsburg on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in a boy/girl doubleheader. The boys' game starts at 7:30 p.m. Benton travels to South Tama on Friday, Jan. 19, 2-24, and plays No. 5 Waverly-Shell Rock on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at 5 p.m.
"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the school spirit demonstrated by the staff and students. It is evident that the staff and students believe in the value of Benton Community Schools and take pride in being part of it.”
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 17.
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Benton Community school buses will run on hard service routes through the remainder of this week (January 16-19). As a reminder, tomorrow is a 1:00 dismiss. We are anticipating a normal school start time tomorrow.
BC girls get road win over Independence
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Benton girls’ basketball
Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Independence
Benton 58, Independence 32
BC 8 19 18 13 - 58
I 7 8 6 11 - 32
Benton was 19 of 66 for field goals, 9 of 42 for three-pointers and 11 of 14 for free throws. The team had 37 rebounds, 13 assists, 20 steals, two blocks, 13 turnovers and 13 fouls. McKenna Kramer led Benton with 17 points. Emma Townsly added 15 points. Hannah Greiner had eight rebounds and three assists. Townsley had seven steals. Aubrey Kelly added five steals. Piper Nelson had two blocks.
Statistics for Independence are coming.
On Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, Benton hosts a boy/girl doubleheader against Grinnell. The girls play at 6:30 p.m. Benton travels to Vinton-Shellsburg on Thursday, Jan. 18, for another boy/girl doubleheader. The girls play at 6:10 p.m. On Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, Benton travels to South Tama for a boy/girl doubleheader. The girls play at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, No. 8 Benton hosts No. 4 Waverly-Shell Rock at 3:30 p.m.
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will have a 2 hour delay on Tuesday, January 16, and run on hard surface routes only. On a late start, there are no morning activities, no breakfast is served, and the preschool times for both AM and PM sessions are adjusted. If you are a rural route rider, please go to the link below for more information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S8d4oVgtCOWxu8IriGKH0rqHCVWerGRc/view
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Due to extreme cold temperatures and road closures, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 15th. The MS/HS will extend the first semester through Wednesday and the second semester will begin on Thursday. Thanks for your understanding as we continue to navigate the weather this winter.
Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be closed on Friday, January 12th. There will be no activities.
With the cancellation of the last three days of school and another cancellation tomorrow, the district plans to use one of our snow makeup days on Monday, January 15th as a regular school day with students in attendance. Monday was originally scheduled to be a professional development day for staff and a no-school day for students. This day is listed on our official school calendar as a potential school makeup day, if needed.
As we continue to monitor the weather and potential closures into next week, please know that our decisions are based on the safety of our students and staff. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these winter weather situations.
Our activities with competitions on Thursday have been canceled.
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will now be CLOSED today, Thursday, January 11th, for the safety of students and staff.
" My favorite thing about being a Benton Bobcat is seeing the wide variety of sports, activities, and clubs that we have to offer. And how I get to hear about all of them through the students I teach."
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will have a 2 hour late start today, Thursday, January 11th. There are no morning activities. No breakfast is served on a late start. Morning preschool will be from 10:10-12:10 and afternoon preschool will be from 1:15-3:15.
No activities or practices at Benton Community today, Wednesday, January 10th. All buildings are shut down and snow removal is ongoing.
Abbey shares, "My favorite part about being a Bobcat is living in the community I teach in."
