20 November 2023

Comets place 3rd at season-opening Decorah Fall Girls Wrestling Tournament


Press Staff Report DECORAH — The Charles City Comets placed third out of a field of 16 teams while opening the season at the Decorah High School ...
16 November 2023
Mark Sindlinger to be inducted into IHSAA Football Hall of Fame

Mark Sindlinger to be inducted into IHSAA Football Hall of Fame


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com When Charles City multisport standout Mark Sindlinger continued his athletic career at the Uni...
 
Comet basketball teams to host Black and Orange Blowout Friday starting at 7 p.m.

Comet basketball teams to host Black and Orange Blowout Friday starting at 7 p.m.


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — Update on the Charles City girls basketball team — the Comets are not in th...
13 November 2023
New synthetic lanes at Comet Bowl may pave way for more CC state champions

New synthetic lanes at Comet Bowl may pave way for more CC state champions


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — You’ve heard of these metaphors often uttered amidst sports talk. And proba...
09 November 2023
Comet football team holds annual awards banquet

Comet football team holds annual awards banquet


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — With all the innovative schemes and formations that have distinquished footba...
08 November 2023
Comet girls back on mat after historic wrestling season

Comet girls back on mat after historic wrestling season


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — Boots may be made for walking, but when feet are wrapped in wrestling shoes, ...
02 November 2023
Stationary bike spinning could keep athletic bowlers on a roll

Stationary bike spinning could keep athletic bowlers on a roll


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com It may have taken longer than I anticipated, but I think I’m about to become a billionaire. ...
30 October 2023

Comets achieve PRs at Washburn Statewide Middle School XC Meet


Press Staff Report ANKENY — Fresh off achieving All-Northeast Iowa Conference status during the “official” end of the junior high cross count...
 
Nick Williams sets PR while placing 25th at frigid state cross country meet

Nick Williams sets PR while placing 25th at frigid state cross country meet


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com FORT DODGE — About every sport season spans multiple calendar seasons. It’s just that c...
27 October 2023
Former Comet deadeye Colton Crooks on target while claiming four titles at SCTP Collegiate Championships

Former Comet deadeye Colton Crooks on target while claiming four titles at SCTP Collegiate Championships


Press Staff Report WAUKEE — When Colton Crooks hits three out of four targets, something is terribly amiss. Seventy-five percent is far fr...