Comet bowlers roll their way to state

Press photo by John Burbridge The Charles City boys bowling team avenged its only loss of the regular season by besting its opponent (Decorah) at the house where it happened (Oneota Lanes) on way to winning the state qualifer. From left, Dawson Solomon, Cade Schmidt, Kaleb Ross, Nathan Shultz, Hunter Brockney and Noah Reams.

Press photo by John Burbridge While besting nearest competitor Decorah by 669 pins, the Charles City girls bowling team advanced to the State Tournament, Feb. 19 at Cadillac Lanes in Waterloo. From left, Katie Sickman, Madison Ross, Baili Girkin, Arayh Nelson, Falyn Knecht, Macy Ross, Sarah Mitchell and Joslyn Cotton.

Press photo by John Burbridge Charles City senior Hunter Brockney bowled a 435 two-game series to place fifth among the individual boys.