CENTER POINT — The varsity Lady Spartans dipped to 13-6 after falling 3-1 to Center Point-Urbana (CPU) last Tuesday (Sept. 17) in Center Point. CPU entered the contest ranked tenth in Class 3A by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union while Solon was 11th.

Solon took the first set 25-21 but fell 25-11 and 25-23 before nearly forcing a fifth set with a 28-26 loss in the fourth. CPU’s Addy Tupa, a senior, led all with 16 kills, backed up by Pointer sophomore Brynley Havel’s 13. Senior Yasmine Sell led Solon with nine kills, junior Kiley Devery put up eight, senior Adelyn Miller made seven, senior Grace Erwin had six, junior Jozie Lahr produced three with two from junior Gable Knight. Erwin led all defensively with four solo blocks and six assists. Junior Kennedey Whitford and freshman Charleigh Whitford had an ace serve apiece. CPU improved to 9-5.

Positive movement in IGHSAU rankings

Solon moved up one spot to tenth in 3A in last week’s weekly rankings. Mount Vernon remained in the No. 1 spot while Wahlert Catholic (Dubuque) held onto the No. 2 spot. CPU moved up one spot to No. 9.

Solon splits at Clinton tourney

Solon 2, Central DeWitt 0 (21-5, 21-18)

Wilton 2, Solon 0 (20-25, 25-15)