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Charles City wins, plus all District 3 football scores

Chris Baldus

Friday, Sept. 1 games in Class 3, District 3: Charles City 35, Osage 20 (Non-district) Benton Community 17, Marion 14  (ND) Decorah 14, Crestwood, Cresco 6 (ND) Independence 35, Clear Creek-Amana 7 (ND) Union, La Porte City 42, Vinton-Shellsburg 14 (ND) Waverly-Shell Rock 27, North Fayette Valley 7 (ND) Williamsburg 49, South Tama County, Tama 13 (ND) Xavier, Cedar Rapids 16, Linn-Mar, Marion 0 (ND) Class 3, District 3 overall standings TEAM: WIN – LOSS Benton Community: 2 – 0  Vinton-Shellsburg: 2 – 0  Waverly-Shell Rock: 2 – 0  Xavier, Cedar Rapids: 2 – 0  Decorah: 2 – 0  Charles … Continue reading Charles City wins, plus all District 3 football scores

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Charles City 2017-18 Football Schedule 

Chris Baldus

The Charles City Comets football team begins its 2017 campaign Friday, Aug. 25, on the road in New Hampton. This season the Comets varsity in the regular season will face New Hampton, Osage, South Tama, Cedar Rapids Xavier, Independence (Homecoming), Vinton-Shellsburg, Benton Community, Decorah and Waverly-Shell Rock. Charles City is hoping to return to the postseason after coming up short with a 3-6 2016 campaign. Their wins were over South Tama, Independence and Vinton-Shellsburg. Comets entering their senior season include: Mike Cranshaw (9), Derek Milligan (11), Theo Arndt (12), Tyreque Baker (22), Jalen Jones (25), Tre Walker (30), Sam Niichel … Continue reading Charles City 2017-18 Football Schedule 

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Comet softball advances at State

Chris Baldus

FORT DODGE —The Charles City High School softball team defeated Fairfield 5-4 today to advance in the state tournament. Their next game begins at 1:30 p.m. Thursday on Diamond 2 at the Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge. Shantel Van Hauen lifted the Comets to victory in the 7th inning with a two-strike single to center that scored Tayler Schmidt.  The Comets entered the Class 4A bracket as the No. 7 against No. 2 Fairfield. Continue reading Comet softball advances at State

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Comet softball tops No. 1 to go to State

Chris Baldus

Charles City softball not only is advancing to the State Tournament, the Comets did it by knocking off the top-ranked team. No. 14 Charles City defeated No. 1 Benton, 2-1, on Tuesday. “This team believed they could win and they did!” head coach Brian Bohlen said on Twitter. “I couldn’t be more proud.” Charles City’s first round game begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at Buena Vista University against second-seeded Fairfield (33-9). The Comets (32-6) are seeded seventh. Continue reading Comet softball tops No. 1 to go to State

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NEIC Softball Standings

Chris Baldus

Standings as of July 2 TEAM Results  – CONF   –    OVERALL W-L Pct.  ||. W-L Pct Charles City – 15-2 | 0.882  ||  29-6 | 0.829 Crestwood – 15-3 | 0.833  ||  22-8 | 0.733 Waverly-SR – 12-6 | 0.667  ||  22-16 | 0.579 New Hampton – 11-7 | 0.611  ||  24-14 | 0.632 Decorah – 5-12 | 0.294  ||  9-17 | 0.346 Waukon – 3-15 | 0.167  ||  7-24 | 0.226 Oelwein – 1-17 | 0.056  ||  4-25 | 0.138     Continue reading NEIC Softball Standings

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NEIC BASEBALL STANDINGS & Scores

Chris Baldus

CONFERENCE STANDINGS (June 29) W-L    |  Pct. New Hampton  –  13-1   |  0.929 Waverly-SR      –   10-2   |  0.833 Decorah          –     10-4   |  0.714 Charles City     –     5-7   |  0.417 Oelwein            –     4-8   |  0.333 Crestwood       –     4-11  |  0.267 Waukon            –    0-13  |  0.000 OVERALL RECORDS (June 30) W-L   |  Pct. New Hampton  –  24-2   | 0.923 Waverly-SR       … Continue reading NEIC BASEBALL STANDINGS & Scores

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High school softball postseason begins

Chris Baldus

District play for Iowa high school softball begins next week. Here are the matchups for area teams: Class 1A, Region 4 Nashua-­Plainfield travels Monday, July 3, for a 5:30 p.m. first-round game against host Dunkerton. The winner will play Clarksville on the Indians’ home field at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5. The Huskies could face Rockford or Riceville in round three. Rockford will host Riceville in the first round at 7 p.m. Monday, July 3. North Butler starts its play in the second round at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at home. The Bearcats will play the winner of the … Continue reading High school softball postseason begins

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Comet boys golf team advances to district meet on Friday

Chris Baldus

Pictured from left are Charles City boys golf team members Carter Klatt, Theo Arndt, Jack Molstead, Nate Lasher and Carter Johanningmeier.  Comets take second at Decorah sectional DECORAH — The Comet boys golf team kept its postseason alive with a second-place finish at the Class 3A Sectional at Oneota Golf and Country Club in Decorah. Charles City finished with a 354, behind West Delaware’s 329. They will meet again along with Benton Community and Central DeWitt at 10 a.m. Friday for district play at Pin Oaks Links in Manchester. Benton took first (300) and Central DeWitt (310) in the Maquoketa … Continue reading Comet boys golf team advances to district meet on Friday

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3 Rockford girls qualify for State Track Meet

Chris Baldus

These Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock students are bound for the Iowa High School State Track Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, May 18-20: Skylar Schmitt in the shot put. Her seed mark of 37-00.50 puts her 15th among qualifiers. The Class 1A girls shot event begins at 9 a.m., Thursday, May 18   AJ Staudt in high jump. Her seed mark of 5-03 puts her No. 1 among qualifiers. The Class 1A state high jump event begins at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 19   Sheridan LaCoste in the 3,000 meter run. Her seed time of 11:40.6 puts her 16th among qualifiers. The Class 1A … Continue reading 3 Rockford girls qualify for State Track Meet

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Rockford wins boys golf sectional; Nashua-Plainfield, North Butler sending individuals to districts

Chris Baldus

NASHUA — Juniors Zach Bushbaum and Nick Goodrich led the Rockford boys golf team to a first-place finish Friday at the Class 1A Boys Sectional Golf Meet at the Nashua Town and Country Club. Nashua-Plainfield and North Butler qualified individuals for next week’ district meet. At the sectional meet, Bushbaum defeated Saint Ansgar junior Dylan Low in a one-hole playoff for medalist. They were tied at 84 after 18 holes. Goodrich tied for third place with Saint Ansgar senior Ben Boerjan. They each scored an 85. Rockford and Saint Ansgar’s teams, which finished first and second, respectively, advance to the … Continue reading Rockford wins boys golf sectional; Nashua-Plainfield, North Butler sending individuals to districts

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Comet boys tee off Friday at sectionals in Decorah

Chris Baldus

DECORAH — The Charles City boys golf team will travel to Oneota Golf and Country Club in Decorah on Friday, May 12, for its Class 3A sectional meet. Golf begins at 10 a.m. Also competing in the meet are Decorah, Cresco, Waverly-Shell Rock, Oelwein, Independence, Union (LaPorte City) and West Delaware (Manchester). Teams and individuals advancing from the district meets in Decorah and Maquoketa will compete in district play Friday, May 19, at Pin Oaks Links. Golf begins at 10 a.m. For a full list of Class 3A sectional matchups, click here. Continue reading Comet boys tee off Friday at sectionals in Decorah

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Nashua to host boys golf sectional meet on Friday

Chris Baldus

NASHUA — The Nashua Town and Country Club will host a Class 1A sectional boys golf meet beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, May 12. The teams competing are Nashua-Plainfield, North Butler, Postville, Riceville, Rockford, Saint Ansgar and Turkey Valley. Teams advancing from the Nashua sectional and others in Algona, Grundy Center and Tripoli will compete in a district meet at 10 a.m., Friday, May 19, at the Mason City Country Club. For a full list of Class 1A sectional matchups, click here. Continue reading Nashua to host boys golf sectional meet on Friday

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Nashua-Plainfield girls place second at conference golf tournament

Chris Baldus

SHEFFIELD — Nashua-Plainfield placed second in the Top of Iowa Conference Girls Golf Tournament held Monday, May 8, at Ridge Stone Golf Club in Sheffield. Newman Catholic took first while also fielding the tournament medalist, Peyton Olson, who carded a 92, and runner-up, Morgan Luecht, 95. The final tournament standings Newman Catholic – 389 Nashua-Plainfield – 425 Northwood-Kensett – 432 Osage – 435 Rockford – 436 North Butler – 455 Central Springs – 459 West Fork – 508 Saint Ansgar – 528 Team by team results  Individual stats are grade, first 8, second 8 — full score (rank) Newman Catholic … Continue reading Nashua-Plainfield girls place second at conference golf tournament

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Green Devils win Top of Iowa Boys Conference Tournament, Rockford cracks top 5

Chris Baldus

MANLY — It took a tiebreaker, but Osage took first in the Top of Iowa Conference Boys Golf Tournament held Monday, May 8, at Pioneer Town and Country Club in Manly. Here are the final standings: Osage – 339 (won tiebreaker 5th score) Saint Ansgar – 339 Newman Catholic – 344 Central Springs – 356 Rockford – 359 North Butler – 374 West Fork – 393 Nashua-Plainfield – 415 Northwood-Kensett – 3 golfers The tournament medalist was Saint Ansgar’s Ben Boerjan, who shot a 78. The runner-up medalist was Newman Catholic’s Austin Eckenrod, who shot a 79. Complete results below. … Continue reading Green Devils win Top of Iowa Boys Conference Tournament, Rockford cracks top 5

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Fishing report: On Cedar River try a jig with a minnow or leech 

Chris Baldus

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources compiles a fishing report each week from information gathered from bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. These are area waters listed in the report issued May 4: Clear Lake Water temperature is 56 degrees Fahrenheit. The restrooms at Lynne Lorenzen and jetties are open for the season. All the public access docks are currently in for the season. The McIntosh Park Fish Cleaning Station is open.  Walleye – Good: Use jigs and hooks tipped with minnows around rocky substrate. Boat anglers are fishing rock reefs with slip bobbers with … Continue reading Fishing report: On Cedar River try a jig with a minnow or leech 

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Fullerton leads Rockford’s division in girls golf

Chris Baldus

Sydney Fullerton of Rockford, after seven 9-hole rounds leads the East Division of the Top of Iowa Conference with  9-hole average of 49.43. That puts her third overall in the conference. Bailee Frayne of Garner-Hayfield/Ventura leads with a low average of 40.89. Her teammate. Carlee Frayne is second with 43.11. Nashua-Plainfield’s Haley Hillesheim is sixth in the East Division with a 54.29 9-hole average. Continue reading Fullerton leads Rockford’s division in girls golf

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Charles City boys and girls win home golf meet

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Jackson Molstead and Abby Milligan led the Comets boys and girls teams to first-place finishes Tuesday on their home course. Milligan won medalist status by shooting a 49 on Cedar Ridge Golf Course’s back 9. Teammate Gen Wandro was the runner-up with a 50. The girls team standings were 1. Charles City, 213; 2. Nashua-Plainfield, 214; and 3. Osage, 235 For the boys, Osage’s Drew Olson shot a 38 on Cedar Ridge’s front 9 to be the meet medalist. Molstead was runner-up with a 41. The team standings were 1. Charles City, 169; 2. Osage, 174; 3. … Continue reading Charles City boys and girls win home golf meet

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Nashua girls win home golf meet; visiting Osage wins boys meet

Chris Baldus

NASHUA — Medalist Haley Hillesheim led the Nashua-Plainfield girls’ golf team to victory over three rivals Monday at the Huskies’ home course, the Nashua Town and Country Club. Osage took first in the boys meet at the same time. Hillesheim shot a 48 and runner-up Macy Ott of Osage had a 49. The girls team results were 1. Nashua-Plainfield – 213,  2. Osage – 219, 3. Clarksville – 221, and 4. North Butler – 271 Drew Olson of Osage was the medalist at the boys meet. He shot a 38 while runner-up Ben Grimm of Osage had a 39. The boys … Continue reading Nashua girls win home golf meet; visiting Osage wins boys meet