Benton Community is in Region 6 of Class 4A. Playing in the first round on July 8 are Oskaloosa, Washington, Burlington, and Fort Madison. The winner of the Oskaloosa vs. Washington game advances to face No. 4 Norwalk at Norwalk on Saturday, July 10, at 7 p.m.
Benton hosts the winner of the Burlington vs. Fort Madison game in Van Horne on Saturday, July 10. The regional championship is Tuesday, July 13, at 7 p.m. at a site to be determined.
Belle Plaine is in Region 5 of Class 1A. On Tuesday, July 6, Belle Plaine hosts Baxter at 7 p.m. The winner advances to play Grandview Christian, at Grandview University at 7 p.m. The next round is Friday, July 9, at No. 9 Lynnville-Sully High School at 7 p.m. The regional championship is Monday, July 12, at 7 p.m. Also in the region are BGM, HLV, English Valleys, Tri-County, North Mahaska, Keota, Montezuma, Iowa Valley and No. 7 Sigourney.
Jim Magdefrau 