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Spartans defeat West Liberty
05/09/2013 - 7:07pm
SOLON– The Spartans took on two powerhouses in one day and came out without a loss last week. The boys’ soccer squad defeated West Liberty 3-1 at West Liberty Saturday and then traveled to Davenport Assumption later that day for a scoreless tie. Tim Lance scored twice for the Spartans and Nick Brown added a goal on a penalty kick against the Comets. Brandan Childs was credited with an assist. Joe Weeks had four saves in the goal. Weeks had five saves in the 0-0...
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Flour Power
05/09/2013 - 6:44pm
Steph Hooper takes a blast of flour after exiting “Great Bales of Solon,” one of the many fun obstacles at the Spartan Dash, a fundraiser for the Lakeview Elementary PTO Saturday, April 27. Turn to page 20 for more photos by Doug Lindner.
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1st and 2nd place for Spartans
04/30/2013 - 8:24pm
MAQUOKETA– The Solon boy’s track team took advantage of some decent weather last week, winning one invitational meet, and finishing second at another. The Spartans finished second at the 17-team Maquoketa Valley Invitational on Monday, with team scores as follows: 1. Monticello 134 2. Solon 96 3. CPU 86 4. Cascade 69 5. Beckman 52 6. West Delaware...
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Regina wins tight battle
04/30/2013 - 8:21pm
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Lady Spartans overpower Mustangs
04/30/2013 - 8:20pm
Katie Vitosh controls the ball as Brianna Pike looks on during Solon’s 6-1 win over Mount Vernon Friday. Alison McKinnie scored four goals for the Lady Spartans, while Anna Seydel and Abby Haas eached scored once. The girls moved to 6-2 on the season. The Lady Spartans lost to Muscatine 5-1 April 20, but picked up lopsided wins against Western...
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Cub Scout signup May 8 at Lakeview
04/30/2013 - 8:15pm
SOLON– Current kindergartners through fourth graders are invited to a Cub Scouts informational and sign-up at the Lakeview Elementary Media Center. Come join us anytime between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8. Parents are invited to bring their potential scouts and any other family members.