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...
Hawk Talk
04/30/2013 - 7:53pm
This is the final part of spring football for the Iowa Hawkeyes. This week I’ll talk about the scrimmage last Saturday and special teams. The scrimmage had a new look at Kinnick with the offense and defense going heads up and keeping score. It was a perfect day for football, not too hot, a nice breeze and enough clouds not to get sunburned. I...
Solon Economist
Drake detour includes nine Solon entries
04/23/2013 - 7:53pm
As if three meets in a week wasn’t enough, Solon’s girls have qualified for nine events at this weekend’s nationally renowned Drake Relays. Though rare in most big name track meets, high school competition is a staple at Drake, with 16 events helping pack the stadium. Drake has sold out its Saturday sessions for over 30 years. At the line for...
North Liberty Leader
West boys, girls dominate at City’s Forwald/Coleman Relays
04/23/2013 - 7:08pm
IOWA CITY– The West High track and field teams traveled across town to City High Thursday, April 18, for the Little Hawks’ Forwald/Coleman Relays and performed in dominating fashion. The Women of Troy won their meet with 132 team points, knocking the host Hawks to second with 120. The Trojans won the men’s meet with 168 points, also putting their...
North Liberty Leader
Clipper ladies 4th at Washington Invitational
04/23/2013 - 7:08pm
WASHINGTON– Jane Astor’s Clipper girls track and field team headed south Thursday, April 18, for the Washington Girls Invitational and finished the night fourth in team points. Megan Hall won the 100-meter dash and Mia Smith won in the 100-meter hurdles while a combination of Smith, Celine Fender, Ashley Prusha, Natalie Brimeyer and Megan Lukas...
North Liberty Leader
Clipper boys take second on Solon’s track
04/23/2013 - 7:06pm
SOLON– Tony Brack’s Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Clippers finished second to the Solon Spartans Tuesday, April 16, at Solon’s Denny Gruber Track Meet. The Clippers tied with Dyersville Beckman with 102 team points to the Spartans’ 170. The CCA 4x200-Meter Relay crew of Josh Martinac, Tanner Bandy, Kam Kahler and Jared Ganschow took the gold and in the...