The threat of severe thunderstorms postponed Solon’s varsity doubleheader visit to Mount Vernon last Tuesday, with the Hwy. 1 rivalry matches postponed to Thursday, May 14.
Perhaps the best weather of the season, so far, prevailed Thursday, April 16 as Solon visited Manchester and took on the West Delaware Hawks for a 4-0 shutout win.
Sophia Link, a junior, led the Lady Spartan offense with two goals while juniors Laney Johnson and Laeni Hinkle contributed one apiece. Senior Gable Knight was credited with a save during her 40 minutes in goal.
Solon improved to 3-0 on the season while West Delaware dipped to 1-3.
IC West 4 Solon 2
Saturday, April 18, Iowa City West High’s Trojans visited on a sunny morning with strong, icy winds. West entered the non-conference contest unranked in Class 3A at 3-1 while the Lady Spartans entered the Class 1A rankings in the No. 13 spot.
Sophia Link put Solon on the scoreboard with a free kick bobbled by West’s keeper. The 1-0 lead was short lived as the Trojans equalized for a 1-1 halftime tie. Sofia Ortega made it 2-1 in the second half with an assist by Link before West High put up three goals for the win.
Senior Audrey Heineman spent the full 80 minutes in goal with ten saves on the day.