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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
04/23/2013 - 6:36pm
This week, I’ll look at the defense. The bottom line for the Hawks to have a good season is getting a pass rush and shutting down the running game. Reece Morgan, who is in his second year as defensive line coach, has his work cut out for him. Last year, Iowa had only 13 sacks, the fewest in six years. Junior Carl Davis (6-5, 315) is getting some...
Three meets, three wins for Lady Spartans
04/17/2013 - 5:57pm
By Joe Wilkinson Special to the Economist TIPTON– At some point during the tumult to stay warm, girls in foul weather football gear were simply spinning until they fell; then trying to get up without using their hands. With temperatures in the upper 30s, and wind pushing the ‘feels like’ factor into the 20s, athletes and fans at the Tigerette...
Solon Economist
Spartans tracksters take first place at Iowa Valley
04/17/2013 - 5:55pm
By Ed Hadenfeldt Special to the Economist MARENGO– The Solon boy’s track team turned in an impressive performance in winning the Ruth Ahrens Invitational track meet, held this past week at Marengo. The team showed tremendous balance, scoring points in every event except one. Team scores were as follows: Solon 140 CCA 125 Vinton-Shellsburg 85...
Solon Economist
Lady Spartans fall to Waterloo Columbus
04/17/2013 - 5:51pm
WATERLOO– Solon’s Lady Spartans fell to sixth-ranked Waterloo Columbus, 2-1, last Tuesday in Waterloo. Alison McKinnie gave Solon an early lead with a goal on an assist from Abby Haas, but Columbus scored twice before the half and the second half went scoreless. “Despite the abysmal conditions, we felt really good about our play,” said head coach...
Solon Economist
Scoreless week for Spartans
04/17/2013 - 5:49pm
SOLON– The weather has been cold and wet, and the sun didn’t shine on the Spartans as they hosted the No. 1 team in Class 1A last week. Solon’s boys’ soccer team fell to Dyersville Beckman, 1-0, Friday in Solon, the first loss of the season. The Spartans are 3-1-1. “We obviously picked a bad opponent to turn in our worst performance of the year,”...