13 February 2019
Trojans stop Comets in regionals, 68-49

Trojans stop Comets in regionals, 68-49


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — One thing that often applies with the postseason — you can throw the regular-seas...
 
Comet boys and girls advance to State Bowling Championships

Comet boys and girls advance to State Bowling Championships


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com WATERLOO — League bowlers know this all too well— some teams and/or individuals bowl at a quick ...
12 February 2019
Bowling state qualifier moved to Wednesday, Cadillac Lanes

Bowling state qualifier moved to Wednesday, Cadillac Lanes


Press Staff Report The best bowlers adjust to a variety of lane conditions, be it dry, wet or super-slick. It was the super-slick “lane conditio...
 
Elks hole district Hoop Shoot at Comet Gym

Elks hole district Hoop Shoot at Comet Gym


To The Press CHARLES CITY — The Northeast Iowa Elks District Hoop Shoot was held Jan. 20 at Charles City High School’s Comet Gym. Youth ages ...
11 February 2019
Comet wrestlers out to bust state brackets

Comet wrestlers out to bust state brackets


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com For Charles City’s three resident state qualifiers — 170-pound senior Dylan Koresh, 152-pound ju...
 
Kara Hoffman receives Amy Boley Heiter Memorial Scholarship Award

Kara Hoffman receives Amy Boley Heiter Memorial Scholarship Award


Press Staff Report CHARLES CITY — Throughout her varsity basketball career at Charles City, Kara Hoffman has been a reliable 3-point threat for t...
10 February 2019
Comets send 3 to State Wrestling Meet

Comets send 3 to State Wrestling Meet


By John Burbridge sports@charlespress.com CLEAR LAKE — It seemed as if Carter Proffitt had Braxton Doebel right where he wanted him. Clear Lake...
 
Ross rolls 10 in a row on way to district title

Ross rolls 10 in a row on way to district title


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com WATERLOO — When Madison Ross phoned her sister after the end of the Conference/District Individual...
 
Comets battle back from 20 down before losing 51-49 to Decorah

Comets battle back from 20 down before losing 51-49 to Decorah


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — Down by as many as 20 points and scoring just 6 in the first half, the Charles City...
07 February 2019
Comets draw Cadets in Class 3A-Substate 2 boys basketball 1st round

Comets draw Cadets in Class 3A-Substate 2 boys basketball 1st round


Press Staff Report It’s generally considered a difficult task to beat a team twice in consecutive games … especially when the games are less th...