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Freshman Liv Nelson tries to tag out CCA’s Elizabeth Timmerman in game one of a varsity doubleheader Wednesday, July 2 in Solon. The Clippers swept the Lady Spartans 11-6 and 11-0.

Lady Spartans softball fall to rival Clear Creek Amana

AJ Dolan, Intern July 9, 2025

SOLON — In the continuation of a long-standing rivalry, the Solon Spartans tested their might against Clear Creek Amana in a doubleheader on Wednesday, July 2, but came up short in the end, being bested...

Bobcats add to Lady Spartans’ softball woes to cap winless week

Mike Kabela, Special to the Solon Economist July 9, 2025

VAN HORNE — The Solon Lady Spartans finished off their WaMaC slate last Thursday completing a rain delayed first game and second game in Van Horne versus Benton Community July 3. In yet another punch...

Walk-offs lead to heartbreak in Manchester for Spartans softball

Mike Kabela, Special to the Solon Economist July 9, 2025

MANCHESTER — The Solon Lady Spartans travelled to Manchester to start last week taking on #11 ranked West Delaware in WaMaC action Monday, June 30. Solon never trailed in either game before losing...

Senior Jackson Link delivers a pitch in the first inning of game one of a varsity doubleheader against WaMaC West rival Clear Creek Amana Thursday, July 3 at home. The Spartans split with the Clippers 9-19 and 6-3.

Solon and Clear Creek Amana split varsity baseball doubleheader 9-19 and 6-3

Ella McEntaffer, Intern July 9, 2025

SOLON — The Solon Recreation and Nature Center had a bustling parking lot well before the first pitch of the doubleheader between the Clear Creek Amana Varsity Clippers and the Solon Varsity Spartans....

Worth the wait – Solon baseball tops Benton Community

July 9, 2025

VAN HORNE — Mother Nature pushed the pause button back on June 26 when Solon and Benton Community tangled in Van Horne. The Bobcats won the opener 7-5 as the Spartans were forced to wait for the opportunity...

Spartans and Hawks split baseball wins

July 9, 2025

MANCHESTER — The varsity Spartans moved to 16-11 on the season Monday, June 30, with a road split against the West Delaware Hawks (13-13). The Hawks soared to a 6-0 lead in game one with four runs...

Sophomore Emerson Miller delivers a pitch as CPU’s Mya Hillers leads off Wednesday, June 25 during game one of a varsity doubleheader in Solon. The Lady Spartans split with the Stormin’ Pointers, dropping game one 4-1 and coming back for a 6-5 win in the nightcap.

Senior Night split with CPU and a 3-3 week for the Lady Spartans softball

Mike Kabela, Special to the Solon Economist July 1, 2025

SOLON — The Solon softball team posted a 3-3 record last week in six home games. The Lady Spartans kicked off the week with a WaMaC split versus Center Point-Urbana. Solon’s offense sputtered in...

Iowa City Mountain Bike Club shines at State Championships, brings home three podium finishes

Brian Brandsmeier, Iowa City Mountain Bike Club July 1, 2025

IOWA CITY — The Iowa City Mountain Bike Club, a non-profit youth cycling team for athletes ages 8 to 18, delivered a standout performance Saturday, June 28, at the Iowa Scholastic Mountain Bike League’s...

Maddox Kelley, a sophomore, slides in as a Cedar Rapids Washington Warrior leaps for the ball in varsity action
Thursday, June 12, in Solon. The Warriors edged the Spartans by one run to win 4-3.

A pair of sweeps as Williamsburg and Grinnell fall to the Spartans baseball team

June 25, 2025

Solon shuts out Raiders 2-0, 10-0 WILLIAMSBURG — The perfect week started Monday, June 16 with a trip to WaMaC West foe Williamsburg. Seniors Ty Bell and Jackson Link scored in the top of the...

Dillion Ostrander, a junior, comes in safe to the delight of Coach Brad Holub and the disappointment of Grinnell’s Kylee Bond (17) and Kaitlyn Smith (6) Wednesday, June 18, in Grinnell.

Solon softball falls five times to highly ranked opponents

Mike Kabela, Special to the Solon Economist June 25, 2025

The Solon Lady Spartans capped a 2-5 week with a 10-0 win over Roland Story in Roland at the Story County Kiwanis Club softball tournament Saturday. Laeni Hinkle improved her record to 3-2 with the...

Harlow Meade (6) prepares to meet her doom at home
plate as Marion’s catcher receives the ball with which to
tag her.

Lady Spartans have a perfect softball week

Mike Kabela, Special to the Solon Economist June 18, 2025

Lady Spartans sweep the Wolves MARION — Liv Nelson and Laeni Hinkle starred as Solon travelled to Marion sweeping the Wolves in a WaMaC softball doubleheader Monday, June 9, by scores of 6-4...

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