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Solon Economist

The Varsity Spartans storm the field passing through a tunnel formed by Solon’s 2024 youth football teams for the Homecoming Game vs. the Grinnell Tigers this past Friday. The Spartans remained undefeated with a 26-7 win.

A battle of unbeaten teams leaves the Spartans standing tall

Kyle T. Prondzinki, For the Solon Economist October 2, 2024

SOLON — The Solon Spartans remain undefeated after they overcame an early deficit to secure a 26-7 victory over the Grinnell Tigers in their district opener during homecoming at Spartan Stadium on...

 Preston Raasch and (right) Deacon Waddell finish together. The freshmen are two of three that scored for the Spartans this past Saturday in Anamosa.

Girls cross country places second at Anamosa, boys place six amid more injuries

Joel Kellar, Solon Economist October 2, 2024

ANAMOSA — Solon’s cross country teams had a tough challenge ahead at the cross country course around Anamosa Middle School. The course that was laid out in front of the boys’ and girls’ teams...

Gable Knight (10) pounds a kill shot over the net against Marion Tuesday, Sept. 24. The Lady Spartans fell 3-0 to the WaMaC East Wolves.

Wolves sweep the Lady Spartans

October 2, 2024

SOLON — The Lady Spartans dipped to 16-9 Tuesday, Sept. 24 as WaMaC East foe Marion visited on Youth Volleyball and Cancer Awareness Night. The Wolves swept Solon 3-0 (25-27, 22-25, 26-28). Marion’s...

Little Hawks fifth in home relays

October 2, 2024

IOWA CITY — City High’s varsity Little Hawks took fifth place in their home relays Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center as the Iowa City West High/ Liberty High Trojan-Bolts won...

Lions splash past the Little Hawks

October 2, 2024

IOWA CITY — All four Solon High School swimmers saw action with the City High Little Hawks last Tuesday (Sept. 24) as Mississippi Valley Conference foe LinnMar visited the Mercer Park Aquatic Center....

Youth cheerleader clinic

October 2, 2024

The Spartan cheerleaders conducted a clinic for 140 young girls culminating in a performance at halftime of the JV football game Friday evening, September 20.

Sydney Dee battles her way to a 4th overall finish in the Women's Varsity race Monday in Solon’s home invitational meet.

Lady Spartans win, Spartans fourth at home XC meet

Joel Kellar, Solon Economist September 25, 2024

SOLON — At the beginning of the season, Solon cross country coach Emy Williams’ key to a great season was strong leadership for the talented underclassmen. Senior runner Sydney Dee has done just...

Solon senior Grace Hoeper won the varsity 200-yard IM and the 500-yard Freestyle events last Tuesday at Cedar Rapids Washington High School, easily out-pacing the field and besting the state qualifying times in both.

Hoeper smokes the field in 200 IM and 500 Freestyle but CR Wash tops City High

Chris Umscheid, Solon Economist September 25, 2024

CEDAR RAPIDS — City High’s Little Hawks dipped to 2-1 on the season after dropping a dual meet 98-88 (varsity) last Tuesday (Sept. 17) at Cedar Rapids Washington. Solon’s Grace Hoeper, Madelyn...

Allen Shima (left) and Kacey Craig (right) set up for their shots during trapshooting practice.

The perfect shot

Joel Kellar, Solon Economist September 25, 2024

CEDAR RAPIDS — The only sound is the buzz of cicadas in the shooting range. Everything drops to a silent stillness with the range waiting in anticipation. A shotgun sits rested on Alannah Mahoney’s...

Eli Kampman (7) attempts to break up a pass intended for Mount Vernon’s Watson Krob (1) this past Friday at home on Armed Forces Night. The Spartans held off their archrivals for a 7-6 win to remain undefeated at 4-0 on the season ahead of the start of district play this week.

Spartans survive late charge by Mustangs

Kyle T. Prondzinki September 25, 2024

SOLON — It was a top-ranked defensive battle. Solon escaped despite last-minute heroics from Mount Vernon. Top-ranked Solon narrowly defeated No. 3 Mount Vernon 7-6 in a Class 3A non-district...

Freshmen runners lead Solon to team titles in Independence

Mike Kabela, Special to the Solon Economist September 25, 2024

INDEPENDENCE — Solon’s boys and girls teams won titles in Independence Thursday, September 19 in less than ideal running conditions. With veterans Spencer Michaels and Evan Burg out with injuries...

Stormin’ Pointers chew on Lady Spartans

September 25, 2024

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...

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