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Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
Solon’s Lucas Feuerbach reacts to his defeat as Glenwood’s Mason Koehler celebrates winning the 215-pound State Championship match Saturday night in the finals of the 2025 State Wrestling Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Koehler took a 7-0 decision from Feuerbach, a sophomore and now two-time state qualifier.

Lucas Feuerbach rolls to a second place finish at state

Joel Kellar, For the Solon Economist • February 27, 2025

DES MOINES — It was the Lucas Feuerbach show in Des Moines at Wells Fargo Arena during the State High School Wrestling Tournament last week. After receiving a bye in the first round, Feuerbach dominated...

Bock leads Spartans past Benton in substate thriller

Joel Kellar, For the Solon Economist • February 27, 2025

SOLON — Under one minute remained on the clock in the Solon High School gym. The bleachers were shaking as the Spartan home crowd chanted, “Defense! Defense! Defense!” Benton Community inbounded...

Solon high school senior Carson Reid throws a bowling ball during a competition between Iowa City City High School and Xavier High School. Reid and junior Trendon Walker compete for City High as Solon does not have a bowling team.

Carson Reid qualifies for State Bowling

Solon Economist • February 27, 2025

IOWA CITY — Solon’s Carson Reid bowled 703 in a Class 3A State Qualifying Meet Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Colonial Lanes in Iowa City to advance to the 2025 Boys State Bowling Tournament as an individual...

The Lady Spartans comfort and console each other in the wake of a 52-32 loss to rival Mount Vernon in a Class 3A Region 1 semifinal game Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Mount Vernon.

Solon girls’ basketball comes to a close

Jonah Frey, For the Solon Economist • February 27, 2025

MOUNT VERNON — With her warmups back on, backpack slung over her shoulder, and tears in her eyes, senior Kobi Lietz walked out of the locker room after playing with her teammates one last time. Just...

Caleb Bock drives through two defenders on his attack to the rim. Bock was dominant on the interior versus the Washington Demons with a game high 31 points in an 85-50 non-conference win Thursday, Feb. 20.

Spartans start slow, win big over Demons in regular season finale

Kyle Prondzinki, For the Solon Economist • February 27, 2025

SOLON- With Playoffs looming, the (13-4) Solon Spartans had one last regular season game to keep the momentum rolling. The Solon Spartans ended their regular season on a six-game win streak, winning...

Solon’s Kyler Jensen and Mid-Prairie’s Brock Fisher wrestle during 2A Districts at Williamsburg High School Saturday, Feb. 15.

Solon wrestlers show grit during 2A Districts

Jami Martin-Trainor, For the Solon Economist • February 21, 2025

WILLIAMSBURG — When Charlie Karam stepped off the wrestling mat, he didn’t have a second to breathe before his peers surrounded him. A slightly distorted voice coming from the speakers announced...

Wahawks top Little Hawks in varsity boys bowling

February 21, 2025

City High’s varsity boys fell 3,195 pins to 2,844 Thursday, Feb. 13 at Cadillac XBC in Waterloo. Solon senior Carson Reid led the Little Hawks with 426 pins while Solon junior Trendon Walker bowled...

Spartans boys’ hoops enjoying a perfect month with wins over Vikings and Bears

February 21, 2025

SOLON — The varsity boys improved to 15-5 with a five-game winning streak last week as they knocked off Vinton-Shellsburg and West Branch. The Spartans have had a perfect month with their last loss...

Quinn Armentrout (10) gets a little help with her three-point attempt from some young fans as Assumption’s Gabby Stoffregen (1) watches with concern in Saturday’s Class 3A Region 1 Quarterfinals game in Solon. The Lady Spartans topped the Knights 51-39 to face Mt. Vernon Wednesday, Feb. 19 in the Mustangs’ stable.

Lady Spartans prevail over Knights in 3A Regional quarterfinals

Kyle Prondzinki, For the Solon Economist • February 21, 2025

Senior Kobi Lietz had the honor of dribbling up the court as the final seconds ticked away Saturday night, sealing a hard-fought 51-39 victory for the Solon Lady Spartans (12-10) over the Assumption...

Bobcats knock Spartans out of shot at State Dual Meet by slimmest margin

Solon Economist • February 12, 2025

INDEPENDENCE — The varsity Spartan wrestlers traveled to Independence Tuesday, Feb. 4 for a Regional Dual meet with Benton Community and the Independence Mustang in a bid to qualify for the 2025 State...

Solon high school students Carson Reid and Trendon Walker pose for a photo during a competition between Iowa City City High School and Xavier High School. Reid and Walker compete for City High’s bowling team, as Solon does not have a bowling team.

Bowling bringing together community

Jami E. Martin-Trainor • February 12, 2025

IOWA CITY — By the tenth and final frame of Carson Reid’s bowling set, all eyes were on his lane. The high school senior had accumulated 270 points during his first set as Iowa City, City High School...

Kara VeDepo tries to resist her opponent during the first day of the 2025 IGHSAU State Wrestling Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville. VeDepo entered the tourney ranked No. 1 at 105 lbs. by IAwrestle but fell in the first round and first consolation round, ending her championship quest with a 36-4 record this season.

Heartbreak on the mats

Madeleine Willis • February 12, 2025

CORALVILLE — The four state qualifiers from Solon High School sat on the floor of Xtream Arena with tear-filled eyes. On Thursday, February 6, the Lady Spartans state qualifiers – Olivia Bonnema,...

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