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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

Zoske and Dee compete with Iowa’s best in inaugural Iowa High School Golf Showcase

June 11, 2025

POLK CITY — The Johnston Golf Foundation, in an effort to promote the top Iowa high school girls and boys golfers, and assist them with their post-secondary plans, hosted the inaugural Iowa High School...

Spartans compete in 3A Boys State Golf Championship

June 10, 2025

CEDAR FALLS — Solon senior Isaiah Zoske shot 140 in the 2025 Iowa High School State Golf Championship Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 and 28, at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls. Zoske carded...

Solon senior Izzy Frees tees off Thursday, May 29, to start the Class 3A Girls State Golf Tournament at Saddleback Ridge Golf Course in Solon.

Izzy Frees competes in Girls 3A State Golf Tournament

Chris Umscheid, Editor June 10, 2025

SOLON — Senior Izzy Frees was very busy last week with a pair of softball doubleheaders including the annual battle against archrival Mount Vernon. In-between, she competed in the Class 3A Girls State...

The varsity Spartans golf team clinched the WaMaC East Championship Monday, May 5 at Wildcat Golf Course in Shellsburg.

Spartans claim WaMaC East title

May 14, 2025

SHELLSBURG — The varsity Spartans won the WaMaC East Divisional golf meet Monday, May 5 at Wildcat Golf Course in Shellsburg with 294 to lead the six-team field. Isaiah Zoske won the individual...

The Lady Spartans had a successful week claiming their third consecutive WaMaC East Championship and winning Tipton’s Tigerette Classic.

Lady Spartans claim third straight WaMaC East title, win Tigerette Classic

May 14, 2025

SOLON — For the third year straight the varsity Lady Spartans golf team has claimed the WaMaC East Championship. Solon hosted the divisional meet Monday, May 5 at Saddleback Ridge and led the field...

The varsity girls golf team celebrated their new school record for 18-hole play Tuesday, April 29. The ladies battled
cold and wind to put up 334, breaking the old record.

Lady Spartans set new 18- hole record, sink the Clippers

Solon Economist May 6, 2025

SOLON — The varsity Lady Spartans added to their record book last week as they combined for a new 18-hole school record Tuesday, April 29, while hosting their Spartan Invitational at Saddleback Ridge...

Lady Spartans set new team record at home, take runner up at Oskaloosa

April 30, 2025

The varsity girls golf team set a new nine-hole record Monday, April 21 as they hosted Independence at Saddleback Ridge Golf Course, shooting 165, one stroke better than the old record of 166, which...

Spartans busy on the links

April 23, 2025

Spartans top Vikings VINTON — Isaiah Zoske medaled with 34 Thursday, April 17, at the Vinton Country Club as the Spartans topped the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings 150-158. Nick Stahle tied for third...

A successful week on the links for the Lady Spartans

April 23, 2025

Solon bests Vinton-Shellsburg at home SOLON — The Lady Spartans battled windy conditions and the Vikettes of Vinton-Shellsburg Monday, April 14, at home (Saddleback Ridge), besting their guests...

Bobcats edge out Lady Spartans in Benton Golf Invitational

Solon Economist April 16, 2025

VAN HORNE — The Lady Spartans made their second trip to Van Horne in a week as they competed in Benton Community’s Bobcat Invitational Saturday, April 12. The Bobcats claimed victory with 359 followed...

Lady Spartans edge past Benton in golf opener

Solon Economist April 16, 2025

VAN HORNE — The 2025 golf season opened under cool and breezy conditions Tuesday, April 8, for the Lady Spartans as they took on Benton Community and Center Point Urbana’s lone golfer at the Tara Hills...

Spartans fourth at Pella golf invitational

Solon Economist April 16, 2025

PELLA — The Bos Landen Golf Course was the site of the 2025 Pella Invitational Thursday, April 10 with the varsity Spartans finishing fourth with 340 behind Champion Pella Christian (324), runner up...

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