Benton Public Schools

08/28/2026

🏈 CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE SALT BOWL TONIGHT?

You can still cheer on the Panthers from home! Salt Bowl 2026 will be streamed LIVE tonight as Benton takes on Bryant!

🏈 Kickoff | 7:00 p.m.
📲 Watch live: bryantschools.org/article/3096690

GO PANTHERS! 🐾🏈

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

🏈🐾 IT’S GAME DAY, PANTHER NATION!

And not just any game day… IT’S SALT BOWL GAME DAY!

Tonight, one of Saline County’s biggest traditions continues as the Benton Panthers take on the Bryant Hornets at Bryant Stadium. After a full week of community events, friendly competition, and Panther Pride, it’s time for the main event!

🎉 Tailgate Party | 4:00–7:00 p.m.
More than 70 vendors + food trucks

🏟️ Gates Open | 5:00 p.m.

⭐ Pregame | 6:30 p.m.

🏈 Kickoff | 7:00 p.m.

📲 Watch the Live Stream:
bryantschools.org/article/3096690

Wear your maroon, get loud, and come ready to cheer on our Panthers!

Let’s make Salt Bowl 2026 one to remember. GO BENTON! 🐾🏈

08/28/2026

🏆 FIVE IN A ROW! 🏐🐾

Congratulations to our Lady Panthers Volleyball Team, your Battle of the B-Towns Champions for the fifth consecutive year!

Benton closed out the match in four sets, winning the final set 25–16 to secure the 3–1 victory over Bryant and bring the trophy home once again.

Way to go, Lady Panthers! We are proud of you!

08/27/2026

📣 Benton Cheer Clinic 2026!

Benton Cheer is excited to welcome students in Pre-K through 7th grade to this year’s Cheer Clinic!

Participants will learn cheers, have fun with our Benton cheerleaders, and perform during the pregame on Friday, September 11.

Clinic Dates:
📍 Tuesday, Sept. 8 | 3:30–5:30 p.m. | Cook Field House
Mountain View Elementary, Mountain View Middle, Caldwell Elementary, Private Schools/Homeschool/Virtual

📍 Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 3:30–5:30 p.m. | Benton Arena
Angie Grant Elementary, Howard Perrin Elementary, Ringgold Elementary, and Benton Middle School

💵 Cost: $40 — includes a T-shirt

Please complete the Google Form and submit payment by Friday, September 4.

Register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpViZhJLJoOtAjTOk4baUzUO_f9A5y_B94puTqGkph98BAOw/viewform?usp=header

Payment:
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML08E1MZAEN38/checkout/W5Q2MVVATIFWFIQOLLFI5KKX?src=sheet

Please note: T-shirts are available while supplies last, and requested sizes cannot be guaranteed.

08/27/2026

🏐🐾 The Battle of the B-Towns is here!

Salt Bowl Week continues TONIGHT at Benton Arena as our Lady Panthers take on the Bryant Lady Hornets in the annual Battle of the B-Towns!

Our Lady Panthers are looking to keep the trophy in Benton for the fifth consecutive year, and we need Panther Nation there to help us pack the arena!

📍 Benton Arena
⏰ Games begin at 5:00 p.m.
🎟️ Admission: $5
💵 Cash only at the door
📲 Tickets may also be purchased online through GoFan.

Wear your maroon and gray, bring the energy, and come cheer on our Lady Panthers!

Let’s go, Benton! 🐾🏐

08/27/2026

🏈 Salt Bowl Week continues!

We had a great time at the First Security Bank Salt Bowl Coaches & Players Press Conference at the Saline County Career & Technical Campus!

We heard from coaches, players, Shane Broadway, and special guest speaker David Bazzel, and enjoyed lunch provided by First Security Bank.

It’s always a special part of Salt Bowl Week and a great opportunity to celebrate our players, coaches, and the tradition surrounding this longtime rivalry.

We are grateful for the continued support of our local businesses and community as we celebrate another Salt Bowl!

🏈 Salt Bowl 2026
📍 Bryant Stadium
🕖 Friday at 7:00 p.m.

🎟️ Tickets are still available at the Benton Public Schools Administration Office, 207 W. Conway Street, for $15 cash while supplies last. Tickets will not be sold at the game.

Come out and support the Panthers! GO BENTON! 🐾

08/26/2026

🐾 What a night, Panther Nation!

We had a great time at the Everett Infiniti Community Pep Rally! What a fun way to kick off our Salt Bowl festivities and celebrate our Panthers!

Our band, cheer, and dance teams kept the energy high as we cheered on our football and volleyball teams ahead of a big week of competition. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students and show your Panther Pride!

🏐 NEXT UP: Battle of the B-Towns!
Join us Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at Benton Arena as our Lady Panthers take on the Lady Hornets!

🏈 And don't forget—Salt Bowl tickets are still available! Tickets are $15, cash only, at the Benton Public Schools Administration Office, 207 W. Conway Street, from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. while supplies last.

Let’s keep the Salt Bowl Week energy going! GO PANTHERS! 🐾

08/25/2026

📣 Tonight is the night! 📣

Get ready to make some noise, Panther Nation!

One of the most spirited traditions of Salt Bowl Week returns TONIGHT, Tuesday, August 25th, with our annual Salt Bowl Community Pep Rally at Everett Infiniti of Central Arkansas.

The rally begins at 6:00 p.m. and will celebrate Football and Volleyball as our Panthers prepare for a big week of competition against Bryant.

And in true Salt Bowl fashion, there’s a little friendly rivalry involved before the teams ever take the field.

At the same time Benton fans gather for our pep rally, Bryant will be hosting its own rally just across the interstate. That means Panther Nation has an important job to do: make some noise and make sure they can hear us on the other side!

Salt Bowl Community Pep Rally

Tuesday, August 25
6:00 p.m.
Everett Infiniti of Central Arkansas

Wear your maroon, bring the family, and join students, athletes, coaches, and community members as we celebrate our Panthers and kick Salt Bowl Week spirit into high gear.

For generations, Salt Bowl has been about more than one football game. It's about tradition, community, school pride, and a friendly rivalry that brings all of Saline County together.

We’ll see you Tuesday night, Panthers!

Let’s get loud!

08/24/2026

🏈🐾 IT’S SALT BOWL WEEK, PANTHERS!

One of our favorite Saline County traditions is officially here! Salt Bowl Week 2026 kicks off TODAY, and we have a full week of events leading up to Friday night’s big game!

Today we’re getting things started with:

⛳ Salt Cup Golf Tournament
🥜 Peanut Butter Drive Kickoff
💙 Goodwill Donation Drive
🩸 Blood Drive at the River Center

From giving back to our community to a little friendly competition with our neighbors down the road, Salt Bowl Week is about so much more than Friday night football.

Check out the full week of activities below, wear your maroon, and get ready for a BIG week in Saline County!

LET’S GO, PANTHERS! 🐾🏈