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At this time last year, average daily high temperatures were lucky to breach 50 degrees. Mother Nature is shining more favorable on spring high school athletes this go around. Starting next … more
History was made last month on the pitch for West Liberty Comets athletics.   The virtual pitch. In the inaugural season for the West Liberty High School esports team, the Comets made … more
By Ross Shinberg Regional Sports Editor The conclusion of the 2024 Iowa High School Athletic Association’s state wrestling tournament, the winter sports season is at an end. … more
It was a first for all four of juniors Ryan Cassady, Ryker Dengler and freshmen Briggs Collins and Kaden Wiele — wrestling under the bright lights at Wells Fargo Arena. The location nor … more
The season for the West Liberty boys’ basketball team came to an end Monday (Feb. 12) following a substate first-round loss to district foe Tipton.   The Comets did grab a win on the … more
In without breaking a sweat. That was the case for a number of Comet wrestlers on Saturday in Solon for the distict meet as West Liberty secured four spots in this week’s state tournament … more
The West Liberty girls’ basketball team finished their season on a trio of losses including a four point loss on the road to Tipton in the first round of regional play.   The Comets … more
For Comet junior Silvia Garcia-Vasquez, getting second place was a-OK. There were no tears or regrets coming off center mat Friday night at Xtream Arena in Coralville. Just an immense sense of … more
The West Liberty boys’ basketball team collected a trio of wins last week with one loss in their busy week of play. The victories came twice against Durant and one in dominant fashion over … more
The West Liberty girls’ basketball team split their four contests last week, winning one and losing one against Durant while capturing a win over Wilton and a loss to Tipton, moving their … more
While the girls’ wrestlers traveled West to Coralville, the West Liberty boys’ wrestling team took a bus ride east last Thursday to Davenport for a triangular against Davenport Assumption … more
The Knights of Columbus held their annual free throw competition on Saturday, Feb. 3, in the West Liberty Middle School Gym. Kids competed at the District and Regional level from West Liberty, … more
As if there was any doubt, West Liberty blue and white will be well represented this week at the second Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union state wrestling tournament. The Comets are sending … more
At the 2024 River Valley Conference meet last Saturday, West Liberty posted a solid showing with a fourth-place finish at Bellevue High School. Wilton remained a dominant force in the … more
The West Liberty girls’ basketball team grabbed a win this week in three attempts, beating West Branch on their home court Tuesday.   The Comets fell in their next two matchups, … more
In an exciting development for West Liberty football, Jason Dumont, former head football coach of Iowa City Regina, will be taking the helm of the Comets next season for their 2024 campaign. … more
The entire River Valley Conference knew which was the best team all season. Now, it’s made official. West Liberty’s girls’ wrestling team was crowned conference champions last … more
West Liberty’s boys’ wrestling team scored its best result of the season with an upset win over Class 2A No. 13 Columbus Community in Columbus Junction last Saturday. The 38-33 win … more
The West Liberty girls’ basketball team finally returned to action following a week of weather delays.   The Comets return to the court would not go unaffected by the Iowa weather, … more
Before eastern Iowa came to a standstill over the weekend, the West Liberty, West Branch and Camanche wrestling teams lit up the mat during a triangular at Camanche High School last Thursday. … more
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