Caleb Bock
Bock, one of nine seniors on the varsity squat this season, was named to the WaMaC East All-Conference 1st Team with such players as Mount Vernon's Josef (WaMaC East Player of the Year)...
Joel Kellar, For the Solon Economist
• March 5, 2025
CLEAR LAKE — The first quarter and four minutes into the second quarter resembled the Solon Spartan's prior two matchups in the substate bracket. With a trip to the state tournament on the line, Solon...
SOLON — 2:30 remained in overtime. The win-or-go-home game between Solon and Nevada was in a gridlock, 58-58. The Spartans needed a bucket to capitalize on an energetic home crowd— the biggest of the...
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...
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...
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 — 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...
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...
SOLON – There’s no stronger wake-up call in high school sports
than realizing it's your turn to be honored on Senior Night. Four years of practices, scrimmages, and games seem to fly by in an instant.
The...
SOLON – Basketball is a team game, with every player having a role to play in every moment. Credit rarely goes to just one person. But Friday night was different.
In Solon’s (10-10) commanding 64-37...
Jonah Frey, For the Solon Economist
• February 5, 2025
SOLON — Double overtime. Two seconds left on the clock.
The Solon Spartans are up three against their rivals, Center Point-Urbana (CPU). At the free throw line stands Solon’s Maddox Kelley. If he...
SOLON — The Lady Spartans started the second half by struggling to stop Cedar Point-Urbana (CPU). The Stormin’ Pointers were knocking down shots and getting to the free throw line at ease. As the...
