Two Solon seniors, Eddie Johnson and Grant Wilson, have been selected to play in the 2025 Iowa Shrine Bowl in July in the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.

The Shrine Bowl, in its 53rd year, is played each July featuring 92 of the best football players in the state and has raised nearly $3.8 million for Shriners’ Children.

Johnson, the 2024 Homecoming King, led the Spartans offense with 182 carries for 1,257 yards and 18 touchdowns including a 95-yard dash.

Wilson, a varsity wrestler at 285 lbs., flattened opponents for 18.5 total tackles with ten solos.

Previous Solon participants include Blake Timmons (2023), Cayden Knipper (2022), and Colton Hoffman (2021).

For more information on the Shrine Bowl go to https://iowashrinebowl.org/event/2023-iowa-shrine-bowl-all-star-classic/.