11 October 2018
Ron Crooks rolls sixth 300 game in league play

Ron Crooks rolls sixth 300 game in league play


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — When Ron Crooks bowled his first 300 game, Richard Milhous Nixon was still in the W...
09 October 2018
Comets girls 2nd, boys 3rd at muddy NEIC XC meet

Comets girls 2nd, boys 3rd at muddy NEIC XC meet


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com WAVERLY — “Gentlemen,” the starter said before the gun of the varsity boys race, “the course...
05 October 2018
Mustangs break past Comets, 38-13

Mustangs break past Comets, 38-13


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — Aside from the mythical winged equine Pegasus ... can horses fly? The short answer...
04 October 2018

Comet, Warrior football games moved up due to impending weather


Press Staff Report Due to forecasts that anticipate bad weather moving into the area late Friday evening, kickoffs for football games involving the...
03 October 2018
Comet girls win second meet at Dick Bell XC Invite

Comet girls win second meet at Dick Bell XC Invite


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com EAGLE GROVE — In the ongoing race against weather, the weather seems to be winning. Or at least i...
02 October 2018
Comets sweep Huskies on the road

Comets sweep Huskies on the road


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com OELWEIN — Senior Night tends to prompt late starts. And when you have 11 graduating seniors in yo...
01 October 2018
Rockford in RPI playoff football hunt

Rockford in RPI playoff football hunt


Press Staff Report There are Associated Press Polls and Ratings Percentage Index rankings … yet the most reliable way of assuring yourself a play...
30 September 2018
Ranked teams go face-to-face at Charles City VB Invitational

Ranked teams go face-to-face at Charles City VB Invitational


Press Staff Report CHARLES CITY — Class 1A No. 1-ranked Janesville will not have to face Class 3A No. 9-ranked New Hampton in the postseason. Bu...
28 September 2018
Vikings spoil Comets’ Homecoming, 49-38

Vikings spoil Comets’ Homecoming, 49-38


  By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — Arguably, the most exciting play in all sports is the kickoff return touchdow...
27 September 2018
No. 7-ranked Go-Hawks sweep Comets

No. 7-ranked Go-Hawks sweep Comets


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — The Charles City Comets arguably played their best set of the season while trying t...