Sports

Solon Economist
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...
Solon Economist
Lady Spartans shut-out Maquoketa, Central DeWitt
05/09/2013 - 7:06pm
SOLON– The Lady Spartans fell to the No. 1 team last week, but followed it up with two home conference victories. Solon’s girls defeated Maquoketa 2-0 and Central DeWitt 1-0 last week after being beaten by No. 1 Davenport Assumption on the road last Monday. Assumption handed the Lady Spartans a 5-0 loss in Davenport, but Solon remained ranked...
Solon Economist
Misel breaks school shot put record as girls roll
05/09/2013 - 7:04pm
Team depth, placing in all 19 events– including wins in eight– had the Lady Spartans doubling up again April 30 at the Monticello Invitational. Solon cashed in with double-place winners in eight of the 12 individual events. The girls rolled to196 points, more than twice what runner up Anamosa (73) could muster. They, Monticello (72), Mount Vernon...
Saying so long to Hawkeye seniors
05/09/2013 - 6:27pm
The Hawkeye women went to the NCAA basketball tournament for the sixth straight year, won 21 games and got a victory in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Iowa is the only Big Ten team to have appeared in the last six NCAA Tournaments. I talked to assistant coach Jenni Fitzgerald last week about the season and the new recruits. Coach Fitz has...
North Liberty Leader
CCA girls’ track third at Pacha Relays
04/30/2013 - 9:20pm
TIFFIN: Clear Creek Amana (CCA) put three events into the win column Thursday, April 25, at their home Pacha Relays. Kate Hergert, Chloe Keith, Bailey Mooney and Corrine Schwarting ran the 4x400-Meter Relay to victory in 4:19.79, besting their seedtime of 4:24.88. Mia Smith, Celine Fender, Megan Lukas and Amy Brant took the win in the 800-Meter...
North Liberty Leader
Clipper boys come in third at Pacha Relays
04/30/2013 - 9:19pm
TIFFIN: The top-ranked 4x200-meter relay team, consisting of Clear Creek Amana’s Josh Martinac, Tanner Bandy, Kam Kahler and Jared Ganschow won yet again Thursday, April 25, as the Clippers hosted their annual Pacha Relays. The foursome got the job done on the eve of the Drake Relays in 1:32.03. Tyler Kasper, Bandy, Aaron Campbell and Cooper...