Since we're in Van Horne ... how in the world has it been 10 years since that dynamite 2016 Benton team played?
If I did a top-5 of the teams I've covered, they'd be in there.
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Track & field, the Wamac Conference championships:
Mount Vernon girls (3 straight), Clear Creek Amana boys (4 in 6 years) maintain their grip on the league.
https://t.co/u5azSiPjFY
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Iowa set a program record with 7 draft picks this season and they’re doing it the old fashioned way.
While an all-time high 48% of 2026 draft picks were transfers, Iowa didn’t have a single NCAA transfer. Kaden Wetjen played 1 year of JUCO ball. All 7 played 4+ years at Iowa.
Congratulations to Coach Light on an incredible 33-year career. Your passion, leadership, and commitment to your wrestlers have made a lasting difference in the lives of so many. Thank you for the memories, the lessons, and the legacy you leave behind.
Congratulations to Coach Light on an incredible 33-year career. Your passion, leadership, and commitment to your wrestlers have made a lasting difference in the lives of so many. Thank you for the memories, the lessons, and the legacy you leave behind.
President Donald Trump called Team USA after their win vs Canada, and invited them all to the State of the Union Address on Tuesday.
The whole team, without hesitation, accepted the invitation.
🇺🇸 America’s team 🇺🇸
Gary Zittergruen is the definition of a truly “Dedicated Bobcat”. He made Benton a "Place to Belong." His impact & leadership will be felt for many years to come. Prayers for the Zittergruen family. Bobcat Nation lost a good one. RIP Papa Z!!
Ben DeMeulenaere went OFF at the @NSCombine 👀
- 128" broad jump (1st)
- 36.5 vertical jump (T-2nd)
- 4.23 pro-agility (T-4th)
- 4.61 40-yd dash (6th)
The senior cornerback recorded 139 TKL, 6 INT, 30 PBU & 2 FF in his 4-year career at @CentralDutchFB@BenDem05
I don’t get to cover the Big 10 often, so getting to cover Kirk Ferentz and that entire Iowa team for their bowl game was a true joy. You quickly come to learn the love and respect that exists within that building and the sustained success comes as a result. Great way to end it!
So happy seeing the response, because every kind word you've heard about John Campbell is true.
He's both a teacher and a friend. From covering the biggest events, to storytelling on the smallest fishing boats, no one outdoes him.
John, have a blast in "real" retirement!
Bobcats fall in the first round of the playoffs. Huge thank you to our senior class and their families for their dedication to Benton Football over the past four years!