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Solon Economist

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...

Eight Spartans earn IFCA All-State honors

Solon Economist November 27, 2024

The Iowa Football Coaches Association (IFCA) released its 2024 All-State selections last week with eight Solon Spartans named. Senior running back Eddie Johnson and senior offensive lineman Grant Wilson...

3A-5 All District Football Teams announced

Solon Economist November 20, 2024

All-District selections for varsity football’s Class 3A District 5 were released last week with 11 Spartans named. Senior Eddie Johnson, the 2024 Homecoming King, earned Defensive Line MVP honors as...

Senior Eddie Johnson (10), attempts to escape a Humboldt Wildcat after disposing of another while grinding out yardage Friday, Nov. 8 in a Class 3A Quarterfinals game against the Humboldt Wildcats in Humboldt. The Wildcats ended the Spartans’ season with a 35-3 loss.

Wildcats end season for Spartans

November 12, 2024

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt, in Humboldt County, is a three hour, 186 mile drive from Solon. A long time to spend on a bus, and even longer when the return trip follows a season-ending loss. The Spartans,...

The Solon Spartans celebrate a 34-27 upset win Friday over No. 5 Benton Community in Van Horne. The Bobcats handed Solon (No. 9) their first loss of the season on October 4.

Redemption

Kyle Prondzinski November 7, 2024

VAN HORNE — It is very rare that you get a second chance. Benton Community ended Solon's undefeated run in early October 21-20. At the end of the game, as the scoreboard cast a haunting glow over...

Spartans roll S. Tama Trojans 54-6

October 31, 2024

TAMA — The Spartans closed out the regular season by rolling over the South Tama Trojans 54-6 Friday. Eddie Johnson started the rout with a 41-yard dash for a touchdown in the first quarter, which was...

With Lucas Feuerbach (72, at left), Grant Wilson (55), Teague Williams (16), Owen Grimm (50), and Jackson Feuerbach (60) doing their jobs, it’s smooth sailing for Eddie Johnson (10) as he scampers downfield against Fairfield on Senior Night. Johnson, a senior, scored three touchdowns including a 95-yard dash to score.

Spartans find redemption on Senior Night

Kyle T. Prondzinki October 23, 2024

SOLON — For a moment, everything slowed down—the cheers, the chatter, the PA announcer. All that remained was the moment's silence. Underneath the clear night sky, these athletes, who had given...

Karsyn Regennitter (2) dives for Williamsburg’s Nile Sinn in varsity action Friday, October 11 in Williamsburg. Sinn racked up 101 yards of rushing on 22 carries and went 67 yards on one pass reception (for a touchdown) to keep the Spartan defense busy.

Williamsburg — A rematch of the 2023 State Semifinals

Kyle T. Prondzinki October 16, 2024

WILLIAMSBURG — When the game was over The Williamsburg Victory Bell resonated deep into the night. The Bell, echoing, was a testament to the Raiders' dominant second half, which propelled them...

Bobcats claw out an upset win over Spartans

October 9, 2024

VAN HORNE — A three-way battle for the District championship is in place after Solon fell to Benton Community Friday in Van Horne. The 3-2 Bobcats upset the 5-0 Spartans 21-20 tying Solon with Grinnell...

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...

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...

Eddie Johnson (10) runs for one of his two touchdowns against the Central DeWitt Sabers.

Spartans run wild against the Sabers

Solon Economist September 19, 2024

DEWITT — The varsity Spartans improved to 3-0 on the season as they rolled over the Central Clinton- DeWitt Sabers 55-2 this past Friday in DeWitt. “This was our first real road trip as CCA is only...

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