Congratulations to both boys' basketball teams on their wins over West Frankfort last night. The boys host Marion tonight, while the Volleyball team heads to Marion. Live stream links can be found in the "News" section of the Benton 47 website and app. Good luck to both teams!
The boys' basketball team is back in action at home tonight against West Frankfort. The JV game starts at 5:00 PM. Fans with JV tickets may enter the Event Center at 4:40 PM. Doors will open for Varsity fans with tickets, once the JV fans have exited the Event Center. Fans without tickets can watch live on the Benton 47 YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsPoC1CH3826Ymeuu7GIc8g
The Volleyball team heads to West Frankfort this evening for a 5:00 PM start. Visiting fans cannot attended, but the game will be streamed through the following link. https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC-PWCNpPEdGoucqlrZ05-aQ
Good luck to both teams!!!
5-8 Announcements for 2-22-21
Week of 2-22-21 Athletic Calendar
The 8th Grade boys pulled out a home opening with over Carbondale. Go Rangers!
The 8th Grade boys are down 17-19 at the half.
The volleyball teams both got wins at Carbondale this evening. 7th Grade: 25-15, 25-22. 8th Grade: 25-23, 25-19. Congratulations girls!
The JV Boys’ basketball team wins 44-17. Use the same link to view the 8th grade game in approximately 6 minutes.
Catch the BGS volleyball team on Carbondale’s Facebook page. Go Rangers!
7th Grade boys’ basketball live stream. 2-19-21 vs Carbondale
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=figg3F5IA14
Public Notice: Change of Regular Board Meeting Time
I have attached the updated athletic schedules for our current and upcoming seasons. Click on the images for a larger view.
We have several basketball and volleyball games coming up in the next couple of weeks. Spectators must have a ticket from a player that allows them to pay for admission in order to attend a game. Doors for JV admission will open 20 minutes before game time. Fans with Varsity tickets will be able to enter once the JV fans have exited the Event Center. We appreciate your support and cooperation in making the most of these seasons for our athletes.
Updated Athletic Calendar: I have attached updated athletic schedules for the next two weeks. All activities through 2/18 have been canceled. We will continue to monitor the weather/road conditions for our make-up games scheduled with Carbondale on 2/19. 8th grade girls' basketball tryouts are scheduled for Wednesday, February 24th from 2:00-3:00 PM in the Event Center.
Benton #47 is closed for Thursday, February 18. Remote Learning is scheduled for all students. Also, Friday, February 19, is scheduled as a Remote Learning day.
Athletic activities for tomorrow (2/17/21) have been canceled. Make-up dates will be announced as soon as they become available.
Meals for this week will be available tomorrow (2/17/21) for all Benton 47 students from 12:00-1:00 PM at the K-2 gym door drop off area.
Benton #47 is closed tomorrow Wednesday, February 17. This will be a remote learning day for all #47 students. Stay warm and be safe.
Benton #47 will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16, due to inclement weather. Obviously, the weather does not look good the remainder of the week. Tomorrow will be an emergency snow day , no instruction. If needed, please be prepared for remote learning days the remainder of the week. Thank you.
Athletic calendar for the week of 2/15/21:
