20 February 2016

Rematch win good for third-place state finish for Staudt; Forsyth and Jacobs place fourth CC


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com   DES MOINES — Revenge is sweet. For Charles City 138-pound senior Austin Staudt, it ...
19 February 2016
Bronze still a possibility for Comet wrestlers

Bronze still a possibility for Comet wrestlers


Staff Report The Charles City wrestling team will not strike gold this season at the Iowa State Wrestling Championships. But several wrestlers a...
 

Black Friday for local wrestlers


Staff Report DES MOINES — The second day of the Iowa State Wrestling Championships was “Black Friday” for several local wrestlers competing i...
 

State wrestling: Fearless Fisher refuses to coast; local schools advance


Nashau-Plainfield 182-pounder avenges wild defeat while advancing in winner’s bracket; North Butler, Rockford continue forward By John Burbridge ...
 
State wrestling: Comet trio advances

State wrestling: Comet trio advances


Charles City wrestlers extend their stay at state championships   By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com DES MOINES — Austin...
18 February 2016
CC girls’ basketball season ends with 53-24 loss in Decorah

CC girls’ basketball season ends with 53-24 loss in Decorah


By Eric Hofer | Press Correspondent A high school basketball season begins in mid-November. It works its way through a Thanksgiving holiday and pas...
17 February 2016

Ex-pro player Brunner returns to home gym to inspire Comets


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — Nearly a decade removed from Iowa City, former Comets star Greg Brunner still keeps u...
 
Double C Archery Club members stay sharp and straight during the offseason

Double C Archery Club members stay sharp and straight during the offseason


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — There are simulated hunts, and simulations of simulated hunts. Members of the Doub...
16 February 2016
Comet boys and girls heading to bowling state finals

Comet boys and girls heading to bowling state finals


By John Burbridge, sports@charlescitypress.com FOREST CITY — How do you respond when you have a pack of hungry Huskies nipping at your heels. “...
15 February 2016

Comet bowlers runners-up at Baker Invite


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com WATERLOO — Technology has taken over sport officiating. We’ve seen it in football, basketball and...