27 August 2020
Busch Leaguers best Empire for CC Adult Softball League championship cup

Busch Leaguers best Empire for CC Adult Softball League championship cup


Press Staff Report CHARLES CITY — The Busch Leaguers had been here before. But that didn’t guarantee a happy ending. The “Leaguersâ...
 
Comet coach trying to get Gil Hodges inducted into Baseball HOF

Comet coach trying to get Gil Hodges inducted into Baseball HOF


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com Leo Durocher is famous for the statement Nice Guys Finish Last. But he also reminded Brian ...
 
Gospel Lighthouse defeats Immaculate Conception 13-7 to win Church Softball League

Gospel Lighthouse defeats Immaculate Conception 13-7 to win Church Softball League


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — In order to perform a repeat three-peat — famously achieved by the dismantl...
20 August 2020
Liz Fiser named to IGSA Senior All Star Softball roster

Liz Fiser named to IGSA Senior All Star Softball roster


Press Staff Report CHARLES CITY — For the second summer in a row, Charles City would have had a representative for the Iowa Girls Coaches Ass...
 
Staying healthy is more important than ever for Comets

Staying healthy is more important than ever for Comets


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — It’s the most important thing to do in regards to an athlete’s own well-being...
13 August 2020
Charles City volleyball team heads into new era

Charles City volleyball team heads into new era


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — Veteran volleyball coach Andie Olson has found herself a new home. Sort of. ...
 
Liz Fiser named to 3rd-straight All State Softball First Team; Ashlyn Hoeft  on Third Team

Liz Fiser named to 3rd-straight All State Softball First Team; Ashlyn Hoeft on Third Team


Press Staff Report To again rip off and modify a quip from the late, great Bum Phillips … Charles City graduate Liz Fiser may not be in a cla...
10 August 2020
Keith Westergard’s namesake tree no longer in play at Westwood Park

Keith Westergard’s namesake tree no longer in play at Westwood Park


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — Keith Westergard remembers a time when if you swung a big stick in adult softball...