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Solon Economist

Solon advances six wrestlers to state tourney

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 2:02pm

Solon is sending six wrestlers to the state tournament after a strong showing at the Class 2A District 8 meet Feb. 15 in Washington. Hayden Taylor (145 pounds), Jax Flynn (170), Seamus Poynton (182) and Gage Marty (195) were all district champions. Zeb Gnida (152) and Caleb Ebert (160) each earned second place and a state berth.

The state meet is Feb. 20-22 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Class 2A opening round is scheduled for this afternoon (Thursday, Feb. 20).

Solon dominated the middle and upper weights, beginning with Taylor at 145 pounds.


Vikettes end Lady Spartans season, 64-55

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 2:05pm
Lady Spartans end season with 9-13 record

SOLON– After a season of ups and downs, the final game of the Lady Spartans’ 9-13 basketball season revealed the maturity and grace of an improving program, up from 3-18 last year, following the 64-55 Class 3A Region 5 quarterfinal defeat at the hands of the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Solon High School.
The Vikettes built a scant five-point lead in the first quarter, the Lady Spartans tenacity coming courtesy of late buckets by sophomores Ava Stebral and MaKinley “Mak” Levin, Vinton Shellsburg 16, Solon 11.


Spartans survive the Creek Boys

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 2:11pm
Solon tops CCA 62-53

SOLON — Clear Creek Amana’s (CCA) varsity boys tangled with their rivals, the Solon Spartans, in a WaMaC East-West contest Friday, Feb.14 at Solon High, and fell 62-53.
While the Creek Boys and Spartans did not exchange valentines on this Valentine’s Day gathering, they did open the game by swapping uncontested baskets for a pair of special seniors. First, CCA’s Aaron Cullen put up a two-point shot followed by Solon’s Andrew Coons. After that, the pleasantries and cordiality went by the wayside as the hardwood battle raged.


On the climb

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 2:07pm
Registrations increase for 3rd annual Lake MacBride Fat Tire Classic Feb. 15

SOLON– The Lake MacBride Fat Tire Classic was not designed to be like other bicycle races.
Winding in and around Lake Macbride State Park, the course has climbed 2,300 feet of elevation over 20 miles, something designer Nate Kullbom said is “nearly impossible to do in Iowa.”
Kullbom, store manager for Sugar Bottom Bikes in North Liberty, said some riders felt the route was too difficult.
The third annual Lake MacBride Fat Tire Classic on Saturday, Feb. 15, will feature only 1,700 feet of climbing in the 25-mile race, he said.
“That’s still a lot.”


New finance officer settles in

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 2:11pm
One job leads to another for Roman Meyers

SOLON– There was a silver lining when Roman Meyers missed out on the Solon Parks and Recreation Director job.
Meyers, 27, and his wife Megan had moved to Solon after she accepted a fourth-grade teaching position at Solon Intermediate School, and he was at Solon City Hall to vote in a school board election when he noticed a job posting for the city’s recreation director.
With a degree in kinesiology and a lifelong love of sports, Meyers decided to apply and went through the interview process.


Solon boys roll past South Tama, 70-36

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 2:13pm
Spartans add road loss at West Delaware

TAMA– Solon kept South Tama winless.
Solon’s varsity boys notched their fifth basketball win of the season Feb. 4 in Tama, never looking back after an early lead for a 70-36 victory over the Trojans.
The Spartans were without leading scorer David Bluder, who suffered a sprained ankle in a Jan. 31 game against Beckman Catholic.
Stepping up to the plate was the entire team.


Levin scores 22, Holubar pulls down 21 rebounds in 76-45 victory

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 2:17pm
Holubar ties school record in win over West Delaware

SOLON– The Lady Spartans varsity basketball team posted its best offensive performance to date and its second 70-point game in a week by defeating the West Delaware Hawks, 76-45, on Friday, Feb. 7, after a four-point squeaker a little less than a month ago.
Every Lady Spartan put points on the board for the team. It was the highest point total for the team since Head Coach Jamie Smith took the helm.
Sophomore Elly Holubar also turned in a memorable performance against the Hawks, pulling down 12 offensive and nine defensive rebounds, tying a school record at 21 total.


IHSAA announces changes for 2020 football

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 2:19pm
CCA gets new district foes, Solon drops, Liberty moves up

BOONE– The Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) announced significant changes to prep football, starting this year. The association announced the changes Thursday, Feb. 6, after months of study and discussion by its Board of Control.


Spartans sectional champs

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 2:22pm
Wrestlers qualify for regional duals, district meet

FAIRFIELD– With six first-place finishes and two runners-up, Solon’s varsity wrestlers ran away with the title at a sectional meet Feb. 8 in Fairfield.
“Once the postseason starts you can throw out the records as everyone starts the day with an equal shot of advancing,” noted Solon Head Coach Blake Williams. “I thought our team did well considering we have been battling some illnesses throughout the week.”


Time to read

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 3:33pm
SMS 40-book challenge a real page-turner

SOLON– Middle school students are reading more and more.
And it’s making a difference in reaching benchmarks set by the district.
At the heart of it all is Solon Middle School’s 40-Book Challenge, an optional but highly encouraged competition over the course of the school year.
Every student is asked to read 40 novels from a wide variety of genres, and are given dedicated school time to accomplish the task.
“There’s something quite amazing going here,” said Julie Smith, middle school instructional coach.


Mulford and Burden compete in Iowa Girls State Wrestling Tournament

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 3:59pm

WAVERLY– Cheyenne Mulford and Addison Burden competed in the 2020 Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Iowa Girls State Wrestling Tournament on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24 and 25.
Mulford made it to the second day of competition and finished her tournament with three wins and two losses. Burden finished her tournament with a 2-2 record.
“These two girls made history as the first two girls to compete in the state tournament,” said Solon Head Wrestling Coach Blake Williams


Solon Robotics teams advance

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 4:03pm

SOLON– Two Solon Robotics First Tech Challenge teams have advanced to a postseason Super Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Regina in Iowa City. Team 367, Jedi Pugs, and team 15055, 501st Legion, qualified at the league tournament in Ottumwa late last month.
The Jedi Pugs were captains of the tournament champions alliance while the 501st Legion were on the second-place finalist alliance of teams. Jedi Pugs also received the Control Award for excellence in the autonomous programming portion of the competition.