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Photos: Comet football 2018
Comets top New Hampton in football home opener
CHARLES CITY — After giving up a safety to open the game and going down 9-0 in the first quarter, the Charles City Comets offense churned out two touchdowns in the second quarter on the way to a 21-9 home victory Friday. Here are some images from the game. Other scores in the district Waverly-Shell Rock 35, Clear Lake 7 ( (ND)) Xavier, Cedar Rapids 45, Decorah 3 ( (ND)) Other local teams Central Springs 28, North Butler 21 ( (ND)) Rockford 70, Kee, Lansing 14 ( (ND)) Continue reading Comets top New Hampton in football home opener
Comet football falls 7-6 in Cresco; plus scores from around the state
CRESCO — Crestwood defeated Charles City by one extra point kick Friday night in Cresco, 7-6. The Cadets and Comets played in heavy rain, which contributed to multiple fumbles throughout the game. The first half was scoreless. Crestwood scored first in the second half on a run that ended with the Cadets recovering their own fumble in the end zone. The extra point kick narrowly fluttered through the cross bars. Charles City answered when Marcus Cranshaw sprinted around the left side for a 14-yard touchdown run. Crestwood blocked the extra point. Friday (08/24/2018) CLASS 4A: District 1 Ankeny Centennial 20, … Continue reading Comet football falls 7-6 in Cresco; plus scores from around the state
CCHS football 2018 schedule and 2014-17 results and statistics
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City Comets football team begins its 2018 campaign on the road in Cresco and wraps up its regular season in Waverly. Aug. 24: @ Cresco Aug. 31: New Hampton Sept. 7: @ Union, La Porte City Sept. 14: Oelwein Sept. 21: @Waterloo, East Sept. 28: Decorah Oct. 5: Independence Oct. 12: @ West Delaware, Manchester Oct. 19: @ Waverly-Shell Rock __________________________________ GAME HISTORY Below are the game results for the past four years. Click on the blue scores for individual game statistics. VS. CRESCO (Crestwood) 2017: Did not play 2016: Did not play 2015 varsity … Continue reading CCHS football 2018 schedule and 2014-17 results and statistics
2018 BIG 4 FAIR SCHEDULE (The fun begins Aug. 30)
NASHUA — The Big 4 Fair is just around the corner and here is the schedule of events: Thursday, August 30 Entry day (All Day) Friday, August TBA — Big 4 Fair Tractor Ride – Call Dave Bucknell for details 641-330-1662 6 p.m. to midnight — Uncle G’s Pavilion 6:30 p.m. — Truck & Tractor Pull – Lovik Sled Co. Saturday, September 1 8 a.m. — Halter Classes (Saddle Horses & Ponies) 11 a.m. — Bean Bag Tournament – Contact Brad Schmitt 319-961-1555 11 a.m. to midnight — Uncle G’s Pavilion – Live Music with Cross Tie Walker immediately after Figure Eights! … Continue reading 2018 BIG 4 FAIR SCHEDULE (The fun begins Aug. 30)
School to School 5k and Fun Run is Aug. 25
News Release CHARLES CITY — Washington Elementary School is sponsoring the third annual School to School 5k and Fun Run that will promote healthy habits while showcasing the Charles City Community School District schools, plus the 500 North Grand building and Immaculate Conception Catholic School. The 5k route will begin at the Charles City Middle School, run past all current school buildings and end at Washington Elementary School. The Fun Run is for children younger than 13-years-old and will take place on the Leon Mulford track at Washington Elementary School following the 5k. The fun run will feature a cloud of … Continue reading School to School 5k and Fun Run is Aug. 25
Meet the Huskies Night is Aug. 16
NASHUA — Meet the Huskies Night will be Thursday, August 16, at 5 p.m. At the Nashua-Plainfield High School football field. The night will include player introductions, a youth punt, pass, and run contest, and free will donation meal. Come help Nashua-Plainfield’s fall athletes start their seasons off on a positive note. Continue reading Meet the Huskies Night is Aug. 16
PHOTO GALLERY: City League Softball Tournament, June 24
CHARLES CITY — The 2018 season came to an end Sunday, June 24, at Sportsmen’s Park for Charles City’s youth softball league. Here are scenes from Sunday’s Games. Continue reading PHOTO GALLERY: City League Softball Tournament, June 24
Registration open for Firecracker 5 races on July 4
News Release CHARLES CITY – Registration is now open for runners to sign up for the Charley Western Firecracker 5 and take part in either the 5K or 5-mile races, both of which will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4, near the Charles City High School parking lot. Brochures with registration forms are available at the Charles City Community Development Office at 401 North Main St. Online registration is also available at http://www.GetMeRegistered.com/CharleyWestern5. Register on or before June 18th for $25 per person and to be guaranteed a race shirt. Registrations will be accepted after June 18th for … Continue reading Registration open for Firecracker 5 races on July 4
Rockford places 3rd, N-P boys 4th at District meet
NASHUA — Rockford’s Kaden Lyman qualified for State Friday as he led the Warriors to a third-place finish at the boys golf District meet held Friday at the Nashua Town and Country Club. Nashua-Plainfield was fourth. North Butler was eighth. Lyman shot a 79 and tied for fourth individually at the meet. N-P defied expectations going into the meet. “Slated to finish 8th or 9th, they fought their way to a tie-4th finish, said N-P head coach Jeff Trost. N-P seniors Jayden Jost, Dillon Auchstetter and Calem Liddle led the way in their last golf meet with an 86, 88 … Continue reading Rockford places 3rd, N-P boys 4th at District meet
STATE TRACK: Huskies relay team places 22nd
DES MOINES — Nashua-Plainfield’ boys 4×800 meter relay team finished 22nd at Thursday afternoon at the State Track and Field Championships in Drake Stadium. The team notched a time of 8:46.36. It’s members are junior Isaac Chambers, senior Dayton Hansen, sophomore Ike Sinnwell and junior Luke Cerwinske. Continue reading STATE TRACK: Huskies relay team places 22nd
STATE TRACK: Young Wildcat long jumper finishes 22nd
DES MOINES — Riceville 9th grader Josie Gansen capped her first year of high school track with a trip to State. She finished 22nd in long jump with a leap of 14 feet, 0.25 inches. Continue reading STATE TRACK: Young Wildcat long jumper finishes 22nd
STATE TRACK: Riceville’s Marr wins Class 1A shot put title; North Butler’s Heeren 10th
DES MOINES — Junior Abby Marr, Riceville, won the Class 1A girls shot put championship with a put of 40 feet, 8.5 inches Thursday morning in Drake Stadium. She was seeded 10th in Flight 2. North Butler senior Nicole Heeren placed 10th with a put of 36 feet, 2.75 inches. Continue reading STATE TRACK: Riceville’s Marr wins Class 1A shot put title; North Butler’s Heeren 10th
STATE TRACK: Clarksville long jumper finishes 17th
DES MOINES — Senior Spencer Gray, of Clarksville, took 17th in Class 1A long jumping with an 18 foot, 9 inch leap Thursday morning at State Track. Continue reading STATE TRACK: Clarksville long jumper finishes 17th
STATE TRACK: Local results, schedules
DES MOINES — Charles City’s Kiki Connell finished 12th in the girls 3000-meter run Thursday afternoon at the State Track and Field Championships. Her time was 11:05.03. Her brother, senior Gavin Connell finished 24th in the boys 3,200-meter run with a time of 10:47.34 Junior Abby Marr, Riceville, won the Class 1A girls shot put championship with a put of 40 feet, 8.5 inches Thursday morning in Drake Stadium. She was seeded 10th in Flight 2. Senior Nicole Heeren, North Butler, placed 10th with a put of 36 feet, 2.75 inches. Clarksville long jumper finishes 17th — Senior Spencer Gray, … Continue reading STATE TRACK: Local results, schedules
N-P girls golf team advances to Region C finals
OSSIAN — The Nashua-Plainfield girls golf team advanced to the Class 1A regional finals after placing second as a team Monday in the first round for Region 3C at the Silver Springs Golf Course in Ossian. N-P’s Keagan Betsinger (5th place) and Miranda Crabtree (8th) qualified individually for the Region 3 finals, which will be Monday, May 21, at the Nashua Town & Country Golf Course. Here are Monday’s results courtesy of Nashua-Plainfield head coach Jeff Trost: Team Standings 1 South Winneshiek – 407 2 Nashua-Plainfield – 436 3 Saint Ansgar – 438 4 Clarksville – 455 5 North Butler … Continue reading N-P girls golf team advances to Region C finals
N-P, North Butler boys golf teams advance to Districts
NASHUA — Nashua-Plainfield and North Butler’s boys golf teams advanced to District play by finishing second and third on Thursday at sections. The Nashua Town and Country Club hosted the meet. Due to the impending weather forecast for Friday, the section’s schools decided to move the tournament up a day. Here are the results: Team Standings 1 Don Bosco – 335 *District Qualifier 2 Nashua-Plainfield – 363 *District Qualifier 3 North Butler – 373 *District Qualifier 4 Tripoli – 375 5 Clarksville – 438 6 Dunkerton – 481 7 Riceville – 495 Medalist – Sloan Barron (Don Bosco) – 73 … Continue reading N-P, North Butler boys golf teams advance to Districts
Newman Catholic takes first in Top of Iowa East Division; N-P’s Trost named coach of the year
ST. ANSGAR — The Newman Catholic girls took first at the Top of Iowa Conference East Division Girls Golf Tournament held Monday, May 7, at Acorn Park in St. Ansgar. The meet medalist was Paige Walker of Newman Catholic with a 92. Abby Murray of Rockford was runner-up with a 95. Peyton Olson of Newman was named Player of the Year. The Coach of the Year is Nashua-Plainfield’s Jeff Trost. Team results: 1 Newman Catholic – 412 2 Osage – 428 3 Nashua-Plainfield – 437 4 Central Springs – 445 5 Rockford – 461 6 St. Ansgar – 469 7 … Continue reading Newman Catholic takes first in Top of Iowa East Division; N-P’s Trost named coach of the year
Osage boys win Top of Iowa East Division golf tournament
SHEFFIELD — The Osage boys golf team captured first Monday at the Top of Iowa Conference East Division Boys Golf Tournament held Monday, May 7, at Ridge Stone Golf Club in Sheffield. In individual action, Austin Eckenrod of Newman Catholic won a playoff against Drew Olson of Osage for medalist. They both shot 75. The final team standings are: Osage – 350 St. Ansgar – 363 West Fork – 365 Newman Catholic – 366 Rockford – 370 North Butler – 376 Nashua-Plainfield – 381 Central Springs – 438 Northwood-Kensett – 455 Individual (1st Team All-Conference) Medalist – Austin Eckenrod (Newman) … Continue reading Osage boys win Top of Iowa East Division golf tournament
NORTH CEDAR REPORTS 