SOLON — It was a busy week for the varsity boys on the pitch with two road games and Senior Night adding up to a 1-2 showing for the Spartans.
Solon 1, Benton Community 0
Eli Freerks scored for the 1-0 win Tuesday, May 2 on the Bobcats’ pitch dropping Benton to 5-5 on the season.
Williamsburg 1, Solon 0
The Raiders scored in the 54th minute and held off the Spartans for the win Thursday, May 4 in Solon. The loss dropped Solon to 4-6 while Williamsburg improved to 9-3.
It was Senior Night for the Spartans with Lewis Sutton, Garret Swan, Nate Shafer, Ian Ressler, Brody Cash, and Zeb Kleinsmith honored.
Clear Creek Amana 4, Solon 3
The Spartans and Clippers met Saturday, May 6 in Tiffin with the Clippers pulling out the 4-3 win to drop Solon to 4-7 on the season.
Eli Freerks and Tucker Spence scored for Solon with two goals from Freerks.
Upcoming schedule
Thursday, May 11 – At Beckman Catholic, Dyersville. 6:30 p.m. with varsity girls at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 12 – At Davenport North. 4:30 p.m. with JV boys to follow.
Postseason
The Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) had not released postseason information as of our deadline.
WaMaC East standings
Conf. Overall
Marion 9-0 13-0
Mount Vernon 5-4 7-6
Solon 1-6 4-7
West Delaware 0-5 0-10
Spartans edge Bobcats, fall to Raiders and Clippers
May 11, 2023
About the Contributor
Chris Umscheid, Editor
Chris Umscheid is the editor of the Solon Economist.