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Solon Economist

Jayden Steapp pins South Tama’s Henri Martinez-Alvarado in a 120 pound match Thursday, Jan. 9 at Marion HS. Steapp got the pin in 40 seconds.

Spartans sweep Trojans and Wolves in Marion double dual

Chris Umscheid, Editor January 16, 2025

MARION — The Spartans returned to the mats after the Christmas-New Year break Thursday, Jan. 9 with a double dual meet against the Marion Wolves and South Tama Trojans at Marion High School, sweeping...

Lady Spartans fall to Williamsburg, get past Monticello, and roll over S. Tama

January 16, 2025

SOLON — The first full week back from the Christmas-New Year break was a busy one for the Lady Spartans with three games on the schedule including two home contests and two ranked opponents. Williamsburg...

Spartans edge past Williamsburg, roll South Tama

January 16, 2025

SOLON — The varsity Spartans improved to 5-4 and a two-game winning streak with wins last week over WaMaC West foes Williamsburg and South Tama. Solon 51 Williamsburg 48 Solon visited Williamsburg...

Wilson and Johnson to represent Solon in 2025 Shrine Bowl

January 16, 2025

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...

Olivia Bonnema looks for the pin in a 145 pound match against Marion’s Kaelynne Blood Thursday, Jan. 9 at Marion HS. Bonnema pinned Blood in 30 seconds to go 2-0 on the night.

Lady Spartans drop two on Marion’s mats

Chris Umscheid, Editor January 16, 2025

MARION — The Lady Spartans returned to the mats after the Christmas-New Year break Thursday, Jan. 9 with a double dual meet against the Marion Wolves and South Tama Trojans at Marion High School, falling...

Lady Spartans top Geneseo (IL), fall to Bettendorf and DeWitt in DeWitt’s duals

January 16, 2025

DE WITT — The Lady Spartans competed in Central DeWitt’s duals Friday, Jan. 10 going 1-3 on the day with a win over Geneseo, Illinois but falling to Bettendorf (by tiebreaker) and the host Sabers. Solon...

Cedar Falls soaks swimming Little Hawks 137-30

January 16, 2025

CEDAR FALLS — City High’s boys swim team traveled to Holmes Jr. High School in Cedar Falls Tuesday, Jan. 7 to face the Cedar Falls Tigers and fell 137-30. Solon’s Elliot Hamm and William Thomsen...

Spartans reign at N. Mahaska Invitational

January 16, 2025

NEW SHARON — The varsity Spartan grapplers, fresh off a double-dual meet win at Marion, reigned supreme at North Mahaska’s invitational tournament Saturday, Jan. 11 with 245.5 team points to lead...

Kobi Lietz (1) puts up a two-point shot in varsity action Friday, Dec. 13 against Benton Community. The Lady Spartans powered past the Bobcats for a 61-24 win with a game-high 19 points from Lietz.

Lady Spartans dominate Benton in statement victory

Joel Kellar, For the Solon Economist December 18, 2024

SOLON — Kobie Lietz grabbed the Benton missed shot and started moving in transition. Usually, the senior guard would find an outlet pass to get the offense going, but this time Lietz took it upon...

Karsyn Regennitter (1) puts up two of his 11 points at home against Benton Community Friday, Dec. 13. The Spartans dominated the Bobcats 66-46.

Spartans roll past the Bobcats

Kyle Prondzinki, For the Solon Economist December 18, 2024

SOLON — A quarter into the 2024-2025 season, the Solon Spartans (3-1) are demonstrating steady growth, using each game to improve their progress. Head coach Jared Galpin has emphasized the importance...

Three Lady Spartans triumphant in Williamsburg’s JV Girls Tournament

December 18, 2024

WILLIAMSBURG — 32 teams were represented last Monday in Williamsburg’s junior varsity (JV) girls wrestling tournament with seven Lady Spartans competing. Freshmen Rylee Worrell (JV-4) Peyton...

Lady Spartans top the wrestling Raiders

December 18, 2024

WILLIAMSBURG – The Lady Spartan wrestlers picked up a dual meet win last Thursday as they defeated WaMaC West foe Williamsburg on the Raiders’ mats 42-33. 100 lbs. – Double forfeit 105...

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