Benton Bobcats (Van Horne, IA) followers went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team triumph over the host Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings (Vinton, IA), 42-0 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Benton advances its record to 2-1 on the season. The Bobcats host Solon (Solon, IA) to confront the Spartans in a non-league match on Friday, September 19. The Spartans come into the match with a record of 3-0. Solon won 35-20 in their recent non-league match against Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IA)

Coming up next, the Vikings confront the Hampton-Dumont/CAL (Hampton, IA) in a 2A Group 4 match, on Friday, September 19. Vinton-Shellsburg will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The come into the match with a 1-2 record after their 36-13 non-league loss to Iowa Falls-Alden (Iowa Falls, IA).