Good morning, it’s Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

WEATHER FORECAST

Today; Sunny, with a high near 81. Light east wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning.

Tonight; Mostly clear, with a low around 49. East wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 15 mph.

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CCHS SPORTS

Comet softball defeats Indee, 2-1

Averi Wohlers scored both of Charles City’s runs Tuesday as the Comets beat Independence, 2-1, at home. Emerson Bohlen and Lauren Staudt drove in the runs.

Keely Anderegg recorded the win in relief of Natalie White. Both had three strikeouts.

Next: Charles City travels to Waterloo West tonight with a 7 p.m. start.

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Indee baseball slams Comet baseball

Independence senior Korver Hupke hit a grand slam in the fifth inning as the Mustangs downed the Comets 7-1 Tuesday night in Charles City.

The Comets are 1-2 so far this season. They opened with a 3-2 win in Algona last Tuesday. Mason City beat CC 4-1 on Wednesday.

Next, CC travels to New Hampton (2-0) for a 5 p.m. game